BBC (UK)
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 00:00
After fresh violent street unrest, the Brazilian government recently announced plans to deploy up to 170,000 security personnel during the World Cup.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 00:00
He called on the Venezuelan people "to promote reconciliation through mutual forgiveness and sincere dialogue".
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:32
As Somalia's government plans a new offensive against al-Shabab, the BBC's Mary Harper considers why the Islamist militants remain so brazen.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:05
An Egyptian court has sentenced 26 people to death for founding a "terror group" with the aim of attacking ships using the Suez Canal.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:02
Syrian government forces have ambushed and killed a large number of Islamist rebel fighters in the eastern outskirts of the capital Damascus, reports say.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:00
Earlier this year, local newspapers reported that hundreds of judges had signed two open letters to King Abdullah criticising the plan for training centres. One criticised the "Westernising stench" of the idea.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:48
Suspected Islamist militants from the Boko Haram group in north-eastern Nigeria have attacked a school and shot some students, the military has said.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:23
The Nigerian president has defended the army's efforts against Islamist militants in the north, after over 200 civilians died in attacks last week.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 07:53
The leader of the al-Qaeda-affiliated rebel group in Syria has given rival jihadists an ultimatum to accept arbitration by clerics or be expelled.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 07:51
"We are seeking clarification on the matter from the government of Iraq and to ensure that Iraqi officials understand the limits that international law places on arms trade with Iran," she added.