Conflict
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 06:00
Official says state leaders being consulted by president, just days after his government rejected a regional peace plan.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 05:43
Burundi is in danger of collapse, its capital rocked by violence and divided by political intrigue. The country’s fragile democratic fabric has been shredded in recent months by President Pierre Nkurunziza.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 13:37
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joined Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Secretary General of the GCC to discuss progress and chart out next steps on GCC-U.S. strategic partnership and areas of cooperation.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:44
The US military has for weeks been training Ukrainian forces in US tactics, but the commander of US Army Europe says Ukrainian forces, who are fighting Russian-backed separatists, have much to teach their US trainers.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:42
But fears are growing that Right Sector — the only major volunteer battalion Kiev has not yet managed to bring under regular army control — could turn its fire on the new government itself.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:38
The small Caucasus country had for years pursued a staunchly pro-Western course that led to the 2008 Russian invasion. Now, it is moving away from a vehemently anti-Kremlin line toward finding a modus vivendi with Russia.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:35
The United States has decided to allow airstrikes to defend Syrian rebels trained by the U.S. military from any attackers, even if the enemies hail from forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. officials said on Sunday.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:32
Heavy fighting between Colombia’s National Army and ELN rebels on Sunday has left two soldiers dead and injured another two, the army said.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:19
Gunmen wearing military uniforms shot dead a former Burundian security chief and close ally of President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:18
On July 30, the Angolan authorities played a game of cat and mouse regarding the whereabouts of nine activists who were detained on Wednesday during a demonstration in support of 15 political prisoners.