Conflict
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 06:17
Leader of Colombian guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN), Nicolás Rodríguez Bautista “Gabino” and the country’s government are 90 percent close to starting peace talks, Prensa Latina reported.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 06:16
The United States Central Command is finalizing a report expected to conclude that for the second time since the war against the self-proclaimed Islamic State began, a coalition airstrike has killed civilians, two defense officials told The Daily Beast.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 07:16
Kenya’s Opposition leader Raila Odinga has asked Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni not to extend their stay in power and allow other people to lead instead.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:24
The US-led coalition’s bombing of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, which has been described as the “most precise ever”, faces allegations that civilians have been killed in 71 separate air raids.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:15
Four American and two international peacekeepers were wounded Thursday in two bomb blasts on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, and required medical evacuation, U.S. defense officials said.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 06:44
Anti-government protesters have resumed in some neighborhoods in Burundi's capital after residents accused the police of harassment.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 06:05
A decision on whether Australian fighter jets will strike Islamic State targets in Syria will be made next week, Tony Abbott has said.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:32
There are increasing signs that Paraguay's security forces are in upheaval, enabling a small guerrilla group to carry out high-profile kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:09
Venezuela has arrested 32 alleged paramilitaries leading smuggling rings since it closed part of its border with Colombia, a top official said Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:08
Last week, the Pentagon confirmed that an American drone strike in Raqqa, Syria, killed a hacker named Junaid Hussain, a British man also believed to be a recruiter for ISIL. Hussain allegedly helped radicalize one of the shooters who attacked a cartoon drawing contest in Texas earlier this year.