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Desertions deplete Afghan forces, adding to security worries
January 19, 2016
Desertions deplete Afghan forces, adding to security worries
Afghan Lieutenant Amanullah said he was ready to fight to the death to stop the Taliban making gains across the…
UN food agency says 14 million face hunger in southern Africa
January 18, 2016
UN food agency says 14 million face hunger in southern Africa
About 14 million people face hunger in Southern Africa because of a drought that has been exacerbated by an El…
A world divided: elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality
January 18, 2016
A world divided: elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality
Politicians and business leaders gathering in the Swiss Alps this week face an increasingly divided world, with the poor falling…
German defense minister raises prospect of Libya mission
January 18, 2016
German defense minister raises prospect of Libya mission
Advances by Islamist militants in Libya pose a new threat to Europe and could unleash a new wave of refugees,…
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea
January 18, 2016
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea
The Philippines plans to install a $1-million satellite-based system to track commercial flights over the disputed South China Sea, after…
Afghanistan to hold delayed parliamentary elections in October
January 18, 2016
Afghanistan to hold delayed parliamentary elections in October
Afghanistan will hold postponed parliamentary elections in October, the top election official said on Monday, after last June's deadline to…
US prisoners leave Iran, arrive in Germany, as Obama hails win for diplomacy
January 18, 2016
US prisoners leave Iran, arrive in Germany, as Obama hails win for diplomacy
Three Iranian-Americans arrived in Germany after leaving Tehran on Sunday in a prisoner swap that followed the lifting of most…
Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks
January 18, 2016
Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks
Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to work together to counter the growing threat of Islamic militants in West Africa…
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance
January 18, 2016
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance
China intends to retain a balanced stance in the Middle East, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, as President…
US man arrested for seeking to join IS in Syria
January 17, 2016
US man arrested for seeking to join IS in Syria
A US man was arrested for attempting to fly to Syria to join the Islamic State jihadist group, while an…