Jonathan wins Nigeria vote after riots
2011-04-20 07:56:46
Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan has been declared winner of presidential elections in a landmark vote.
Libya govt says to fight any foreign troops
2011-04-20 08:03:05
The Libyan government on Tuesday firmly rebuffed a proposal by the European Union (EU), saying it would fight any foreign troops that landed on its soil.
Raul Castro elected CCP chief
2011-04-20 07:08:49
Cuban President Raul Castro on Tuesday was elected chief of the ruling Cuban Communist Party (CCP).
Syria lifts emergency laws
2011-04-19 22:44:02
Syria's government approved lifting the country's nearly 50-year-old state of emergency Tuesday.
Libya won't allow foreign troops in with UN aid
2011-04-19 20:48:22
A senior Libyan official on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of allowing foreign troops to escort humanitarian aid convoys in Libya, saying such a deployment would be viewed as military, not humanitarian.
Syria witnessing Salafi insurgence
2011-04-19 17:50:26
Syrian Interior Ministry said Syria was witnessing insurgency led by Salafi armed groups.
Prolonged conflict dividing Libya
2011-04-19 08:59:41
Government troops and rebels trade gunfire and territory, while NATO-led warplanes hover high in the sky, ready to hit any government military asset.
Gadhafi presses Libyan rebels, West says no troops
2011-04-19 08:59:41
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi kept up an offensive on the rebels' eastern front-line outpost of Ajdabiyah.
Fidel Castro confirms resignation
2011-04-19 14:41:29
Fidel Castro confirmed in an article published Tuesday that he would no longer be part of the top leadership of the Cuban Communist Party.
Fidel Castro reminds revolution principles
Fidel Castro reminds revolution principles
2011-04-19 11:32:00
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro Monday urged the young members of the ruling Communist Party of Cuba to adhere to the revolution principles while encouraging them to embrace the reform.
Cuba approves landmark reforms
2011-04-19 10:16:07
Cuba's Communist Party approved landmark economic reforms on Monday and voted for new leaders in a key party congress to chart Cuba's future.
Fidel Castro reminds revolution principles
Colombian president optimistic on peace prospect
2011-04-19 13:14:51
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Monday he believes the country is in "the final stage" of the decades-long armed conflict.