AFP
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 06:45
Washington has agreed to speed up arms sales to Gulf countries, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday, following talks in Doha on their concerns over the Iran nuclear deal.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 07:06
At least 100 jihadist fighters have been killed in an operation against Boko Haram Islamists holed up on the islands of Lake Chad, the Chadian army said in a statement Friday.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:51
Al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate Al-Nusra Front has kidnapped eight rebels who participated in a US training programme to fight the Islamic State group, a monitor said Thursday.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 07:27
Authorities in Peru rescued 39 people, including 26 children, whom Maoist Shining Path rebels were raising in bondage as future rebel troops, the government said Monday.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 07:10
Tunisian MPs on Wednesday began a three-day debate on a new anti-terrorism bill aimed at beefing up powers to confront an extremist threat following a spate of deadly attacks.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 06:19
The European Union promised Monday to boost political and economic support for Tunisia to ensure its transition to democracy is not derailed by last month's deadly attack on a tourist resort.
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 05:52
Egypt on Monday took delivery of three Rafale fighter jets from France, the first of 24 warplanes sold in a 5.2 billion euro ($5.6 billion) deal earlier this year.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 07:11
Egypt agreed to revise a controversial article of its touted anti-terror law threatening journalists with jail for reporting anything but the official line on jihadist attacks, state media reported.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 07:39
Fighters loyal to exiled president seize government headquarters a day after taking airport, in first major advance since Houthi rebels entered city in March.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 06:50
The Tunisian state of emergency imposed after the jihadi attack that killed 38 tourists last month must not suppress freedoms gained since the 2011 revolution, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.