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Somalia’s Shebab chief say war ‘shifting to Kenya’
May 22, 2014
Somalia’s Shebab chief say war ‘shifting to Kenya’
Somalia's Al-Qaeda linked Shebab vowed Thursday to move their war to neighbouring Kenya, one of the top commanders said in…
Thai ‘Red Shirts’ want referendum on political impasse
May 22, 2014
Thai ‘Red Shirts’ want referendum on political impasse
The leader of Thailand's pro-government "Red Shirt" movement called Thursday for a national referendum to resolve a political deadlock that…
Libyan capital rocked by gunfire, explosions; two killed
May 21, 2014
Libyan capital rocked by gunfire, explosions; two killed
At least two people were killed when heavy fighting erupted near the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Wednesday, two days…
Egypt turns to army in war on unemployment
May 20, 2014
Egypt turns to army in war on unemployment
Since toppling the Muslim Brotherhood from power last year, the Egyptian army has turned its substantial economic firepower on another…
Thai army chief urges rivals to talk after declaring martial law
May 20, 2014
Thai army chief urges rivals to talk after declaring martial law
Thailand's army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left…
Turkey charges mining company CEO, two more, over disaster
May 20, 2014
Turkey charges mining company CEO, two more, over disaster
Turkey has charged three more people with manslaughter over the country's worst mining disaster, including the CEO of the company…
Thai PM rules out resigning as protesters move to oust him
May 19, 2014
Thai PM rules out resigning as protesters move to oust him
Thailand's acting prime minister on Monday ruled out resigning as a way out of a protracted political crisis that is…
Putin orders Russian troops back to bases after drills near Ukraine
May 19, 2014
Putin orders Russian troops back to bases after drills near Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military forces to return to their permanent bases after drills in three regions bordering…
NGO: Syria war toll over 162,000
May 19, 2014
NGO: Syria war toll over 162,000
More than 162,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict broke out in March 2011, the Syrian Observatory…
Turkish police detain 18 in mine disaster investigation: media
May 18, 2014
Turkish police detain 18 in mine disaster investigation: media
Turkish police have detained 18 people, including mining company executives and personnel, as part of an investigation into last week's…