German official urges UN sanctions on Syria over use of chlorine gas
The UN should push ahead with sanctions against Syria for using chlorine…
Facing investigation, Kenya corruption czar steps down
Kenya's top anti-corruption official has resigned. Philip Kinisu left his post after…
US slams Israel for settlement acceleration in West Bank
Washington has urged Israel to stop settlement construction in occupied territories, saying…
Kurdish politicians declare hunger strike to protest Ocalan communication ban
Kurdish politicians announced they would begin a 50-person hunger strike if communications…
Protests as Gabon’s president wins second term
Security forces clashed with with anti-government protestors in Libreville after President Ali…
Who is the new Taliban military chief?
The Taliban have appointed a new military chief as they seek to…
Why US-China rivalry is unsettling South Asia
The US and India have agreed to bolster defense and trade ties…
Rwanda phasing out orphanages, pushes for local adoptions
Under a new 'Let's raise them in families' campaign, Rwanda hopes to…
Fingerprint forensics has a future despite new technology and the folly of humans
Fingerprints have been used as a form of identification for millennia. But…
Opposition rejects ‘Bongo’s victory’ in Gabon election
Results released on Wednesday suggest that President Ali Bongo has narrowly won…