Conflict
Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 21:45
The main aim of Mr. Kerry’s statement appeared to be to keep up the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad and to keep alive the hope that a political settlement might eventually be reached.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 11:13
This week the United States reaffirmed its commitment to fighting narcotrafficking in Central America, a majority of U.S. citizens indicated they wanted a change in U.S. policy to Cuba and Venezuelans took to the streets. Below is a roundup of these stories and other highlights from around the region over the past week.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 09:42
This week, the U.S. government praised its growing security presence on the continent, while South Sudan and Central African Republic continued to experience fighting. Below is our round up of security developments on the continent:
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:53
Lavrov's deputy, Gennady Gatilov, has also waded into the fray, saying Syria's government would discuss the creation of a transitional governing body if the opposition officially declared its commitment to join the fight against "terrorism".
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:44
“The problem in Anbar goes far beyond funds or services. It is a problem of mistrust and marginalization,” said Sunni lawmaker Hamid al-Mutlaq.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:38
The United Nations temporarily suspended the evacuation of civilians from the embattled Syrian city of Homs on Friday, a senior U.N. official said, while the government screened military age males who left the area.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:38
The United Nations temporarily suspended the evacuation of civilians from the embattled Syrian city of Homs on Friday, a senior U.N. official said, while the government screened military age males who left the area.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:37
Bahrain announced the arrest of 29 people as anti-government protesters tried to converge in the capital on Friday to mark the third anniversary of the uprising in the small Gulf island nation.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:25
The NKR foreign ministry replied to the post as follows "We agree that it's high time for restoration of full-fledged negotiations with direct participation of Nagorno Karabakh."
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:13
This despite the fact that both sides had earlier this month agreed to respect an 'Olympic truce' for the duration of the Olympic Games that are being held in Sochi, on the edge of the Caucasus Region.