UNAMID: ‘Grave concern’ over worsening Darfur unrest
Ethnic rebels from JEM and the Sudan Liberation Army began their uprising against the Arab-dominated Khartoum government in 2003
Red Cross: $34 mn needed for Syrian refugees in Turkey
Turkey currently counts 14 camps, all but one of which are tent camps
EGPC: Egypt sees slight bump in hydrocarbon production figures
During the 2011-2012 fiscal year, public sector petroleum companies have generated revenues totalling EGP 14.7 billion, a 9 per cent increase from fiscal year 2010-2011
Iran launches air drill as ‘warning’ to enemies
Iran frequently conducts missile tests and manoeuvres to underline its military muscle should it come under external threat
Defence ministry rejects draft constitution
Ministry unhappy with banning of military trials for civilians
Pakistan plans ‘Malala schools’ for poor children
Taliban hitmen shot Malala on her school bus a month ago in Mingora in Pakistan's northwestern Swat Valley
