BBC (UK)
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:54
American officials accused Iran of failing to back the aim of the talks, which is to set up a transitional government in war-torn Syria.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:29
Iran has begun curbing uranium enrichment under a deal which will also see international sanctions eased, says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:06
More than 4,000 Ethiopian troops have been formally absorbed into the African Union force in Somalia. They will be responsible for security in the south-western regions of Gedo, Bay and Bakool, the AU said.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 10:53
Uganda has set up a rapid response centre to get soldiers operational as soon as possible to intervene in regional conflicts, an official says.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:44
But some activists claim the cameras are being used to monitor people opposed to the government of President Emomali Rakhmon, who has won every presidential election in Tajikistan since 1994.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:43
It is thought that up to 10,000 people have been killed in the South Sudanese conflict and a half a million displaced.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:32
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has accused the UN peacekeeping mission of acting like a "parallel government" in his country.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 00:00
They are protesting against the city's housing crisis, and say building the camp was the only way they could guarantee roofs over their heads
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 08:00
There has been further violence across the Central African Republic, with clashes reported in most parts of the country.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 00:00
The Colombian army says the latest operation in Arauca, close to the border with Venezuela, began on Saturday with aerial bombardment and ground attacks