The Washington Post
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 08:02
Last month, militia fighters stole a planeload of weapons sent by Russia for Libya’s military when it stopped to refuel at Tripoli International Airport on route to a base in the south.
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 07:30
Turkey’s armed forces shot down a Syrian plane on Sunday after it crossed into Turkish airspace in a border region where Syrian rebels have been battling forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 00:00
But what should have been a public relations victory for the government is in danger of backfiring as criticism grows over the treatment of farmers who are being evicted from their land.
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 08:03
The military’s push into the Crac des Chevaliers marked the latest in a string of battlefield gains for President Bashar Assad’s forces.
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 08:07
The official said that as time goes on and the effort to select the Libyan troops expands, some additional soldiers could go to Tripoli to provide security for the team
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 00:00
The mayors joined opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez as leading government opponents jailed by President Nicolas Maduro's administration since the unrest began last month.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:37
Al-Qaeda appears to be steadily building its support networks and capacity in Lebanon, where fears are growing that a new influx of militants from the Syrian border region could bolster the terror group’s ranks and stoke instability.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:30
The Shiites blamed the townspeople and Syrian rebels who fled to Arsal for recent rocket fire on their villages and a car bombing that killed three people.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:21
Nigeria’s Borno state government is closing all high schools indefinitely amid fears of massive attacks by Islamic extremists.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has moved forcefully in recent days to extinguish the month-long protests against his government, sending security forces to clear barricaded streets while he taunts his opponents with new, lurid insults.