Conflict
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 07:01
But 32 months into the peace talks, which began in November 2012, the Colombian public is not rushing to celebrate this latest agreement: support for the peace process reached its lowest ever at 45 percent at the end of June, per a Gallup poll.
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 05:14
As anger builds in Georgia over Russia’s latest alleged attempt to redesign the country’s borders, Tbilisi is urging Georgians
not to let their emotions get in the way of attempts at rapprochement with Moscow.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 06:52
At least two senior commanders from the Islamist militant group al-Shabab have been killed in a drone strike in south-west Somalia, residents say.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 06:44
President Nicolas Maduro announced the creation of a new special forces unit meant to fight Colombian neo-paramilitary groups operating inside Venezuela, a move which comes off as political posturing.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 07:39
Fighters loyal to exiled president seize government headquarters a day after taking airport, in first major advance since Houthi rebels entered city in March.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 07:06
The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Syria needs to adjust its tactics in recruiting opponents of the group, the president's envoy to the coalition said Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 06:42
Parliamentarians in Rwanda have voted to support a change to the constitution that would allow President Paul Kagame to stand for a third term in 2017.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 06:31
Burundi’s political crisis is centered on a leader who is refusing to leave office after almost 10 years. The man sent in to mediate has been in power for almost 30.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 06:26
Urgent action required to cut trade and aid ties to logging companies that have paid millions to militia guilty of mass murder and war crimes.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 06:14
Wide-ranging interview with Putin’s top security adviser includes claims about how US wants to strip the country of Siberia and the Far East