Conflict
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:49
Mr. Obama, officials said, is now determined to put more emphasis on the “degrade” part of what the administration has said is the goal of a military strike against Syria.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:47
On 4 September 2013, off the coast of Mogadishu, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Atalanta hosted the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on board the Dutch EU NAVFOR flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt. The President, his Ministers and security commanders met with EU Special Envoy to Somalia, Michele Cervone d’Urso, the EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant and Head of Mission of EU Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) Nestor, Etienne de Poncins. It was discussed how the different EU instruments can support the development of a comprehensive Somali Maritime Strategy.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:47
Israeli officials have consistently made the case that enforcing Mr. Obama’s narrow “red line” on Syria is essential to halting the nuclear ambitions of Israel’s archenemy, Iran.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:44
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appears to be outmaneuvering hard-liners with his move Thursday to take control of stalled nuclear negotiations and in curbing bombastic vows to defend ally Syria.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:41
UNODC's latest report provides insight into some of Eastern Africa's principal transnational organized crime threats.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:36
The Senate took a crucial step Wednesday toward authorizing a punitive strike on Syria but deep reluctance was evident in the House.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:32
Across much of Syria, where rebels with Western support live and fight, areas outside of government influence have evolved into a complex guerrilla and criminal landscape.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:30
Separately, the chief of Iran's elite Quds Force unit, Qassem Soleimani, said Tehran would back Syria "until the end" in the face of possible US-led military strikes.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:03
A scheduled round of the national dialogue to reach a consensus on political issues in Bahrain was cancelled after the opposition decided to boycott it.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 08:53
Tunisia's secular opposition threatened on Wednesday to launch more mass protests to force the Islamist-led government to step down, saying negotiations to end a political stand-off had failed.