Conflict
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:26
Division among rebel factions over the sacking of a commander could undermine Western nations' focus on bolstering anti-Assad forces in the south.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:25
At a news conference late last week, an Egyptian Army doctor confidently announced that the country’s military had developed a cure for the virus that causes AIDS, as well as hepatitis C, one of Egypt’s gravest public health threats.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:20
Bahrain's main opposition group, Wefaq, has accused the authorities of responsibility for the death of a detainee in hospital.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:17
Secretary of State John Kerry has blamed the Assad government for the deadlock in the talks and said that it had undermined them by putting opposition delegates on a terrorist list and seizing their assets
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 15:34
"I am convinced that the stalemate in these protracted conflicts can only be overcome with greater engagement and attention by international key players such as the United States.”
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 09:16
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the U.S.'s dealing with Russia on Syria and Ukraine, El Chapo's capture in Mexico with U.S. support, violence in Venezuela, and the human rights situation in Uganda.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:50
The Central African Republic has been torn apart by violence, with only the engagement of troops from France and the African Union keeping a modicum of peace. President Catherine Samba-Panza tells SPIEGEL that EU help is crucial.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:47
France has drawn up a list of eight citizens of Central African Republic, including former President Francois Bozize, on whom it believes the United Nations should impose sanctions, diplomatic sources said.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:41
Violence in war-torn South Sudan is worsening, neighbouring Kenya's top security body warned Tuesday, condemning a "total disregard" by battling forces for a ceasefire deal it helped broker last month.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:13
The Israel Navy assumes that Hezbollah has gotten hold of advanced Russian- made Yakhont antiship missiles, a senior navy source said on Tuesday.