Conflict
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 06:42
The South Sudanese government and the rebels are accusing each other of breaking a ceasefire less than a week after the signing of a peace agreement.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 06:30
Pakistan on Monday denied that a key Afghan insurgent group was using it as a base, responding to statements by the U.S. national security adviser about the group’s links to Pakistan.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 06:20
Surrounded by the clamor of protest — a sea of Iraqi flags, vendors selling coffee and melon drinks, protesters singing the national anthem and railing against politicians — two friends paused and described their dreams.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 05:56
Tunisia is preparing to introduce new protest deterrence mechanisms, respectful of human rights.
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 06:16
Turkey announced Saturday that its fighter jets have carried out their first airstrikes as part of the U.S.-led coalition against ISIL in Syria.
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 06:05
Airstrikes by a Saudi-led military coalition killed at least 13 civilians working early Sunday at a water plant in northern Yemen, the plant’s owner said.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 08:13
After a year of intense diplomatic negotiations, the Turkish government is now permitting the United States to use Turkey’s Incirlik Air Base, which will allow American aircraft to fly missions in Syria and Iraq with greater operational effectiveness and economic efficiency.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 07:23
Off the grid and away from the eyes of the international press, U.S.-made bombs are killing hundreds of innocent civilians.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 07:20
Saudi Arabian troops have crossed into northern Yemen for the first time since the conflict with Houthi rebels began in March. Saudi commanders insist incursion into northern Yemen is temporary, as troops take up positions overlooking Jizan.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 06:50
Authorities in Tajikistan stand accused of resorting to all means possible to prevent the only vaguely credible opposition force, the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan, from holding a general conference.