Conflict
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:05
Speaking at last night’s late press conference, Head of the “Law 27″ Committee and Electricity Minister, Ali Muherieg, confirmed that since last Monday five main militia bases had been handed over to the state.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 07:54
The opposition mayor of the Ugandan capital Kampala has been voted out of office by councillors after a tribunal found him guilty of incompetence and abuse of office.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 07:31
Foreign fighters join ranks of both sides as battle in capital's suburbs kills more than 160 in two days, activists say.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 07:29
Syrian children are not just being "caught in crossfire." They're being deliberately targeted, and even tortured.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 13:24
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process, Secretary Kerry's meeting with King of Morocco, reports of Joseph Kony's surrender, the progress with Iran nuclear talks, the BSA with Afghanistan, and other issues.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 11:56
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara welcomed the meeting between the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsian and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, that took place today in Vienna.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:48
We commend the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan for this first step, and are encouraged they have agreed to a follow-up meeting in the months ahead.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:20
Residents of Libya's capital were turning out Friday to press militias remaining in the city to follow others and withdraw, aiming to keep up the momentum following deadly clashes last weekend.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:17
President Michel Sleiman said Thursday a national defense strategy must resolve the issue of Hezbollah's arms and pave the way for a national accord. He also called for the immediate withdrawal of Lebanese fighters from the Syria crisis.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:13
"It only says that militias must vacate their bases in Greater Tripoli. They can move now anywhere they wish outside Greater Tripoli”, Muhairig confirmed.