The Washington Post
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 00:00
Analysts who follow the peace talks and have been in contact with negotiators say the FARC's objective is to form a new party and receive posts in the national legislature in exchange for disarming.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 09:51
The exiles don’t have a command structure, Shiha said. But, he added, “there is some sort of coordination.”
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 08:14
One of Congo’s most feared rebel groups declared an end to its violent insurgency Tuesday after a string of military defeats at the hands of Congolese army forces backed by a new U.N. combat brigade.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:14
The memorials for dead fighters are but one manifestation of an explosion in the use of social media by Islamists since the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:11
Without acknowledging any lack of consultations, Kerry said he had made clear that “we will very much brief our friends here on a regular basis so that there are no surprises and there is a clarity to the road ahead."
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 09:57
The World Bank and the European Union on Monday pledged $8.25 billion to boost economic growth and fight poverty in Africa’s Sahel region.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:11
With shells flying overhead, the Congolese soldiers pressed forward on a desolate stretch of road near the Rwandan border. Ahead of them was a rebel army, firing relentlessly. Behind them, a new U.N. combat brigade waited in white armored vehicles, ready to serve as backup.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:52
But the provisions would further entrench and expand the military’s already considerable authority.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 06:48
The report noted that demand remains high, drug-smuggling networks remain resilient, and “insurgent penetration of that market is extensive and expanding.”
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 00:00
Five-star Gen. Juan Carlos "El Tigre" Bonilla, spent eight hours talking with The Associated Press about his job heading the National Police in one of the world's most dangerous countries.