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Friday, July 10, 2015 - 06:29
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the middle of a five-nation tour of Central Asia designed to ramp up New Delhi’s regional influence.
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 06:24
Police in Uganda have arrested two major challengers to President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming elections. They are former Premier Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye. They have since been released.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:44
The militarization of Central America's violent Honduras has helped to stem gang bloodshed in a land known for the world's highest murder rate, but it has created another problem - an apparent spike in abuses blamed on soldiers.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:13
No country has done more than Brazil in recent years to tackle the previously rampant levels of deforestation but there is a good reason the agents have their guns drawn - we have seen statistics which show that rates of Amazon destruction are again on the rise.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:08
The U.N.’s head of peacekeeping, Hervé Ladsous, urged the Security Council on Wednesday to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on both the government and opposition in South Sudan.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:05
Ugandan police arrested a former prime minister who wants to challenge President Yoweri Museveni for the ruling party's candidacy ahead of 2016 elections.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:04
The U.S. and Emirati governments launched a new Mideast digital communications center Wednesday focused on using social media to counter the Islamic State group's propaganda efforts online.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:03
The tidal wave of unaccompanied minors crossing the border last summer has slowed to a steady stream this year, new data shows.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:02
Witnesses said at least 3,000 Ethiopian troops have entered Somalia, reportedly for an attack on al-Shabab militants.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 06:53
The sparsely populated desert bordering Israel is one of Middle East’s most sensitive regions.