UN declares famine in pockets of Somalia
2011-07-21 09:38:54
The United Nations said two regions of southern Somalia had been hit by the worst famine in the area for 20 years.
China offers Cameroon loans, medical equipment
2011-07-21 08:33:57
China will offer more interest-free loans and non-reimbursable assistance to Cameroon, as well as batches of medical equipment and supplies, according to agreements signed on Wednesday in Beijing.
Russia, Libya FMs meet over crisis
2011-07-21 06:24:47
Russian Foreign Minister and his Libyan counterpart met in Moscow Wednesday to discuss a political solution to the crisis.
UN to declare famine in parts of Somalia
2011-07-20 13:12:25
The United Nations is set to declare famine in parts of southern Somalia, aid officials said on Tuesday.
West, Russia divided on UN council climate role
2011-07-21 09:38:28
Western nations clashed with Russia and developing countries on Wednesday over whether climate change was a security matter meriting the attention of the Security Council.
UN chief voices concern over violence in Syria
2011-07-21 09:57:03
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon voiced "deep concern" on Wednesday over the escalating violence in Syria, calling on the authorities "to stop repression immediately."
Iran says it shot down US spy plane
2011-07-20 17:19:21
A senior Iranian lawmaker said that Iranian military forces have shot down a US drone near Fordo nuclear enrichment site in central Iran, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.
France slams Iran's nuclear move a 'provocation'
2011-07-20 11:22:51
France denounced Tuesday Iran's new plan to add centrifuges and to further enrich uranium, calling the move a "provocation."
US vows to keep up pressure on Syria
2011-07-20 10:05:14
The White House on Tuesday vowed to continue to work with its international partners to increase pressure on the Syrian government.
Sudanese army repulses SPLM attack
2011-07-20 09:11:09
The Sudanese Army said Tuesday it repulsed an attack launched by the forces of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM)-South Kordofan sector.
US urges Gadhafi to step down
2011-07-20 06:51:19
Libyan and US officials have met face-to-face, but Washington saying it delivered the clear message that Muammar Gadhafi must go.
Attack on Guinean president repelled
2011-07-19 15:15:44
Heavily armed assailants attacked the residence of Guinean President Alpha Conde early on Tuesday but Conde escaped injury and is in safety.