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Golan protests: Is Syria's Assad stirring up trouble with Israel?
While the Golan Heights returned to a tense calm today, yesterday's clashes signaled increased turmoil ahead – perhaps spurred by Syria's Assad as he battles revolt at home.
06/06/2011 12:52 pm -
Africa Monitor Jeffrey Sachs advocates three-child policy to stem Nigeria's population growth
Nigeria could be the world's third most populous nation by 2100, with 700 million people. American economist Jeffrey Sachs says a three-child policy is needed to contain the population explosion.
05/27/2011 02:07 pm -
Africa Monitor West Africa Rising: Ivory Coast recovering from season of violence
Alassane Ouattara was sworn in as the country's president and cocoa exports critical to the nation's economy have resumed. But the damage from the recent power struggle that claimed 3,000 lives still lingers.
05/24/2011 01:39 pm -
Terrorism & Security Assad ally says Syrian regime will 'fight to the end'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has intensified its crackdown on protesters, despite mounting international pressure – including a slew of EU sanctions.
05/11/2011 09:36 am -
Why the world is quiet as Syria crackdown continues
The US vows to step up pressure on Syria to stop backing the extremist group Hezbollah, but it has done little to stop President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on protesters.
05/09/2011 07:00 pm -
Was it legal for the US commandos to kill Osama bin Laden?
US legal analysts say the Navy SEALs who killed Osama bin Laden in his compound in Pakistan were acting within the full authority of both international and American law.
05/02/2011 10:55 pm -
Terrorism & Security Britain presses Syria's Assad on promised reforms
A draft UN Security Council statement condemning Syria's use of violence has stalled, with China, Russia, and Lebanon opposing the initiative.
04/27/2011 09:49 am -
UN report faults Sri Lanka, Tamil Tigers over war conduct
A UN panel has found 'credible allegations' of war crimes committed by both sides as the long-running civil war drew to a close in May 2009.
04/19/2011 11:06 am -
US resists pressure from Europe's hawks to boost role in Libya fight
France and Britain, displeased with pace of operations to check Qaddafi in Libya, want the US and other NATO members to step up their roles. NATO foreign ministers meet Thursday in Berlin to assess the mission.
04/13/2011 03:27 pm -
Why France moved forcefully on Ivory Coast, Libya
While it was late in embracing movements that ousted old allies in Tunisia and Egypt, France has led on Ivory Coast and Libya. How much are domestic politics influencing this role?
04/07/2011 03:19 pm -
Ivory Coast generals call for cease-fire, negotiate Gbagbo's surrender
Two generals close to renegade incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo are holding talks to work out the conditions under which he could surrender, French Prime Minister François Fillon said Tuesday.
04/05/2011 12:29 pm -
Terrorism & Security Ivory Coast's Gbagbo may be considering surrender
Overnight attacks by the UN and France on the residence of renegade president Gbagbo have empowered the forces of elected President Ouattara and reportedly brought Gbago to the brink of surrendering.
04/05/2011 10:02 am -
Global News Blog Assad finally speaks to Syrians: March 30 Mideast update
Syrian President Bashar-al Assad blamed 'external plots' in his first speech since Syrian unrest began. Libya rebels lost ground. In Bahrain, 11 Shiite legislators resigned over the government's crackdown on dissent.
03/30/2011 12:47 pm -
Terrorism & Security UN chief chastises Israel at 'crucial time' in peace process
At a UN regional meeting in Uruguay, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Israel to cease settlement building and avoid provocative actions ahead of the September deadline for a peace deal.
03/30/2011 10:01 am -
Qaddafi likens Western airstrikes to 'Hitler's campaigns'
Amid London talks on Libya's future, Qaddafi shows no signs of stepping down and loyalist troops today repelled the westward advance of rebels who had gotten nearly to Sirte, Qaddafi's hometown.
03/29/2011 11:57 am -
US gets its wish: NATO to assume control of Libya no-fly zone
NATO's agreement to take over no-fly operations in Libya fulfills Obama's promise that US involvement would be limited. Alliance members authorize a 'civilian protection mission.'
03/24/2011 09:36 pm -
Global Viewpoint Ban Ki-Moon: I am willing to take any measures for human rights
UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon discusses intervention in Libya, the situation in Yemen and Syria, and the argument between Bahrain and Iran. He reiterates Israel's human rights violations and the importance of the peace process. He speaks finally of his hopes for the Arab region.
03/23/2011 06:19 pm -
Terrorism & Security Who's rethinking support for Libya's no-fly zone – and why
After a few days of Western airstrikes on Libya, initial international support is beginning to fall apart as disputes arise about what levels of military action are authorized by Thursday's UN resolution.
03/22/2011 06:03 pm -
Qaddafi defiant in the face of allied strikes
While French, British and U.S. forces strike in Libya, embattled leader Col. Muammar Qaddafi vowed defiance, saying he would open weapons depots to arm the general populace.
03/19/2011 09:44 pm -
France gathers world leaders to plan military action against Qaddafi
US, European, and Arab leaders are gathering in Paris Saturday for a meeting that will seek to define the terms of military engagement against Muammar Qaddafi's military forces.
03/18/2011 07:57 pm -
UN decision on Libya: Endgame for Qaddafi?
The immediate hope is that the threat alone of international action in Libya will slow Qaddafi down – and perhaps cause some of his supporters to back the rebels instead.
03/18/2011 04:15 pm -
Libya declares cease-fire as EU leaders plan military strikes
France, which spearheaded last night's unexpectedly strong UN Security Council resolution on Libya, said today that strikes on Muammar Qaddafi's forces would commence 'soon.'
03/18/2011 10:58 am -
Qaddafi's forces encircle last city before rebel capital
According to rebels, Qaddafi's forces now control two of the three exits from the city leading into rebel territory from Ajdabiya and are attacking densely populated civilian areas, including a hospital.
03/16/2011 05:02 pm -
Libya no-fly zone: Moment of reckoning for the United Nations?
The United Nations' early response to the Libya crisis shows it can be relevant, some say. Now the Security Council is poised to take up a no-fly zone.
03/15/2011 03:46 pm -
Obama wants Qaddafi out of Libya, but what is he ready to do?
Amid calls for a no-fly zone, Obama says a wide range of options are being discussed to deal with Libya. Analysts say he is in no hurry to use force, especially not unilaterally, to oust Qaddafi.
03/07/2011 06:25 pm
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