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Friday, January 31, 2014 - 13:48
Seven of 11 political figures the government accused of plotting a coup have been freed but four are still being held.
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 12:01
Mikhail Ulyanov, a Russian diplomat, was quoted by the Interfax news agency on Friday as saying that there was no need for additional pressure on Damascus over the destruction of its stockpiles.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 08:53
"Besides serving the interests of the two countries, we hope our dialogue [with Turkey] serve regional interests as well.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 11:48
Security Council passes resolution allowing European Union to send 500 troops to strife-torn Central African Republic.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 11:46
South Sudan's minister of justice says former vice president Riek Machar should be tried for treason along with six of the 11 detainees, a move that could make already troubled peace talks even more difficult.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 07:36
Syrian peace talks in Geneva appear to have taken a step forward after days of deadlock, as the government delegation announced its "full readiness" to discuss the issue of a political transition.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 09:21
Fighters used explosives and heavy guns to attack a village and worshippers during a Christian church service in Nigeria's northeast, killing at least 99 people and razing hundreds of homes, officials and witnesses said.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:55
French President Francois Hollande has cautiously backed Turkey's aim to join the European Union despite its recent crackdown on police and judiciary and earlier French reservations about the idea.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:24
Syria peace talks resumed with the UN hoping to break a deadlock over a possible transitional authority but the opposition said an afternoon session was cancelled after the government refused to discuss it.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 08:32
South Sudan's government and rebel forces have exchanged accusations over which side broke a ceasefire, less than 24 hours after it began, dashing hopes of a swift end to the brutal conflict.