Conflict
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:25
Two Americans kidnapped from a U.S.-flagged oil vessel in the south of Nigeria almost three weeks ago have been released, the State Department said Tuesday.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:24
For close to two decades now, oil money has been flowing into Equatorial Guinea's economy, but hopes that poverty could soon be history have not been fulfilled. The country's president rules with an iron hand.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:21
Somalia's government has declared the north-eastern region of Puntland hit by a tropical cyclone at the weekend a disaster area.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 10:35
A cyclone that hit Somalia's north-eastern Puntland region at the weekend is known to have killed 140 people, and the number could rise to 300, a government minister has said.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 09:27
The brigades have been told to leave the city before Friday or civilians would march to Gharghour after Friday prayer to clear the area. The TLC is all set to implement GNC Law No. 27, forcing all the brigades from other towns to leave the capital.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 09:26
This is in part of a broader advance that has brought President Assad major gains south of the capital before proposed international peace talks to end the 32-month conflict.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 09:08
IAF aircraft struck two underground rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip on Thursday in response to earlier mortar fire from the coastal territory into southern Israel.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 09:01
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday that the conflict in Syria is having a serious impact on neighbouring Lebanon, citing increased cross-border violence and broader threats to stability and security.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 08:58
Mr. Nasrallah’s remarks seemed to be directed specifically at the fighting within Syria and was not seen as a general call to arms, analysts said.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 08:40
“Our policy has always been to support Syria’s unity and territorial integrity,” Psaki said.