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Africa renews call for urgent Mali intervention
AU urges Security Council to authorise the deployment of an international force…
Egypt meets Syrian commission of inquiry
Government pledges to continue advocating for political solution to the Syrian crisis
Another attempt at a Sudanese Spring
Sudanese in Cairo show solidarity with activists in Sudan who are uniting…
Lieberman resignation a gamble, says Israeli media
Lieberman's resignation from the government still leaves him with his Knesset seat
Pakistan police battle militants after deadly airport raid
It was the second Islamist militant attack in four months on a…
Political turmoil marks Iraq’s first post-US year
Disputes among Iraqi politicians escalated as US troops departed on 18 December
AU calls for urgent talks on flashpoint Abyei
The AU said it would also seek UN Security Council endorsement of…
Syria troops press assault on town near Damascus
The outskirts of Damascus have been at the heart of fighting this…
Russia says no change on Syria stance
Foreign ministry spokesman denies acceptance of end of Al-Assad regime
US confirms Syria has used Scuds against rebels
Short-range ballistic missiles used inside Syria