civil war
Heavy fighting in South Sudan risks return to civil war
World
July 12, 2016
Heavy fighting in South Sudan risks return to civil war
Heavy fighting involving tanks and helicopters raged in South Sudan on Monday between troops loyal to the president and those…
Burundi heading towards ‘outright civil war’: UN rights chief
World
December 15, 2015
Burundi heading towards ‘outright civil war’: UN rights chief
The UN human rights chief on Tuesday warned that Burundi could be sliding back towards civil war, days after scores…
Iran says up to Assad to decide on Syria election run
Middle East
November 15, 2015
Iran says up to Assad to decide on Syria election run
A top Iranian official said Sunday several countries involved in Syria peace talks had tried to exclude President Bashar al-Assad…
Taiwan, China leaders to hold surprise meeting, first since end of civil war
World
November 4, 2015
Taiwan, China leaders to hold surprise meeting, first since end of civil war
Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his counterpart on neighboring Taiwan on Saturday, the first meeting of leaders…
Ceasefire holds in northwest Syria after violation overnight: monitor
Middle East
September 27, 2015
Ceasefire holds in northwest Syria after violation overnight: monitor
A week-old ceasefire agreement in northwest Syria appeared to hold on Sunday after it was violated for the first time…
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
Middle East
September 22, 2015
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
Russia has deployed 28 combat planes in Syria, US officials said Monday, confirming the latest move in Moscow's increasing military…
Symbol of freedom runs dry as S.Sudan brewery eyes closure
World
August 5, 2015
Symbol of freedom runs dry as S.Sudan brewery eyes closure
Once hailed as a symbol of freedom, South Sudan's only brewery may be forced to shut down as the world's…
War pushes South Sudan’s economy to the brink
World
May 24, 2015
War pushes South Sudan’s economy to the brink
Soaring inflation and a likely currency collapse are adding to South Sudan's woes after 17 months of civil war characterized…
UN sends more peacekeepers to South Sudan as violence worsens
World
December 25, 2013
UN sends more peacekeepers to South Sudan as violence worsens
The UN Security Council approved plans on Tuesday to almost double the number of peacekeepers in South Sudan in an…
Salafi leader urges citizens to approve new constitution
Egypt
December 20, 2013
Salafi leader urges citizens to approve new constitution
Yasser Borhamy, vice president of the Salafi Daawa, said that all members of his group have unanimously agreed to vote…