Conflict
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 07:25
A local leader of Burundi's ruling party was attacked and killed in the capital Bujumbura.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 07:19
Political progress combined with the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers in nearly 40 localities have contributed to the improvement of the overall security situation in Central African Republic (CAR).
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 07:10
In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using fighter, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 07:06
As negotiations flounder, Moscow is turning to other subtle, more desperate means to influence its non-NATO neighbor.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 07:00
Ukrainian security officials have renewed their request for U.S. weapons while meeting with a visiting congressional delegation headed by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 06:58
As Tbilisi pursues closer ties with Europe, recent expansionary efforts by Moscow in South Ossetia have provoked ire.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 06:51
But instead of addressing the issues, the authorities have moved to begin cracking down on basic rights of opposition, preventing their citizens from speaking out.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 07:32
The RAF Tornado mission against Islamic State militants in Iraq is to be extended by an extra year, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has said.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 06:53
Rebel group FARC must agree to submit to transitional justice and its disarmament before the government can agree to a bilateral ceasefire, according to Colombia’s chief government negotiator at ongoing peace talks.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 06:50
Colombia’s military has not carried out a single attack on FARC units in the second week of the guerrilla group’s unilateral ceasefire, according to a conflict analysis group that is monitoring mutual attempts to deescalate armed conflict while peace talks are ongoing.