Reuters (UK)
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 08:32
Stunned by turmoil in neighboring Egypt and starved of funds, the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is looking to repair damaged ties with its traditional Middle East allies, Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah party.
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 07:55
Rampant police corruption is impeding Liberia's development a decade after its 14-year civil war ended, and abuses should be reined in as the United Nations scales back its presence in the West African country, Human Rights Watch said.
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 08:15
At least 10 people were killed in clashes across the capital of the Central African Republic between supporters of its former president and the fighters who ousted him and seized power five months ago, officials said.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 09:46
With images of dying Islamist protesters in media across the globe the unrest in Egypt plays into al Qaeda's narrative of victimization giving it an ideal opportunity to expand a strategy of exploiting instability it has used in Libya Syria and Iraq.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 14:29
A U.N. mission to investigate alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria's civil war tentatively plans to enter the country on Sunday, officials said on Friday.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 14:23
Appointing Salehi to head the Atomic Energy Organization is seen ass a signal that Rohani intends to pursue a more flexible approach to Iran's nuclear dispute with the West.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 14:05
Saudi Arabia, UAE maintain support for Egyptian army while Turkey, Iran and Qatar back Islamist protesters; Turkey's Erdogan calls on western countries to get involved, stand up for democracy.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 10:43
Bahraini police fired teargas and birdshot to disperse scattered protests across the country on Wednesday, as Shi'ite Muslims responded to a call by online activists for pro-democracy demonstrations.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 06:47
Western allies warned Egypt's military leaders right up to the last minute against using force to crush protest sit-ins by supporters of the ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 06:45
Jordan on Wednesday asked the United States to provide manned U.S. surveillance aircraft to help keep an eye on its border with Syria, the top U.S. military officer said.