Conflict

04.04.2012 18:00 11 comments Renewed clashes between Libyan militias, 26 dead At least 26 people have been killed as violence flares up once again in the western Libyan town of Zwara. Libyan conflict		04.04.2012 15:25 20 comments Friends of Syria undermine peace process - Lavrov The actions of Friends of Syria group of states jeopardize realization of the UN peace plan for Syria, undermining international efforts to end violence in the country, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said. Syria unrest
04.04.2012 00:33 14 comments Iraq anarchy ‘part of the plan’ A bitter dispute over oil revenues between Baghdad and Kurdish authorities highlights the escalating tensions that could split war-torn Iraq apart. However, anti-war activist Mike Raddie says the chaos is ‘all part of the plan.’		03.04.2012 23:17 23 comments Damascus: Syrian troops start withdrawal Syrian troops have begun withdrawing from some cities and returning to their bases, Damascus says. This comes as a part of the UN-Arab League plan to stop the bloodshed in the country and get the government and opposition to the negotiation table. Syria unrest
03.04.2012 19:12 2 comments Libyan scenario unacceptable for Karabakh - Lavrov Russia believes that everything possible must be done for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh territorial conflict, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.		03.04.2012 08:16 10 comments Falklands 30 years post-war: Riots and saber rattling Argentine protesters clashed with riot police after attempting to storm the British Embassy in Buenos Aires. The unrest broke out on the 30th anniversary of the 74-day-long war between the two nations over the Falkland Islands.
02.04.2012 23:23 17 comments Assad agrees to Annan’s April 10 ceasefire deadline Damascus has agreed to an April 10 deadline to partially implement UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan’s peace plan, the former UN secretary general told the Security Council. Syria unrest		02.04.2012 19:14 35 comments Satellite shows $850 mln NK rocket launch imminent? (PHOTOS) The latest satellite images prove North Korea is primed for a controversial rocket launch set to blast off later this month. The launch is going to cost the cash-strapped country $850 million, reports say.
02.04.2012 15:41 14 comments Russian MP threatens to drop extradition to US The head of Russia’s parliamentary committee on foreign affairs has announced on Twitter that a US court is setting a precedent with Viktor Bout’s case, and that Russia will not hand over US citizens from now on, but will put them on trial. Viktor Bout case		02.04.2012 12:29 26 comments Israel to scale down intelligence in Iran - officials Israeli intelligence are scaling down their covert operations in Iran and spy recruitment, Israeli security officials say. This would also imply a cutback in alleged high-profile missions such as assassinations and detonations at missile bases. Israel vs Iran
02.04.2012 07:43 39 comments Clinton, Biden call out Romney for ‘Cold War’ tone on Russia US Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in separate comments, have criticized Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney over perceived tardiness in judging Russia in Cold War terms. US Election 2012		02.04.2012 00:21 43 comments Argentina: From Falklands Blitz to ‘Treaty of Versailles’ Thirty years ago, Argentina’s ruling regime occupied the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, only to surrender 74 days later to Margaret Thatcher’s Task Force. The defeat paved the way for Argentina’s very own degrading “Treaty of Versailles.”
01.04.2012 20:26 39 comments Erdogan: Israeli strike on Iran would ‘devastate’ Middle East An Israeli strike against Iran would have “disastrous” consequences for the entire region, says Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Earlier, Israel spoke of a three-month deadline for Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions. Iran tension		01.04.2012 18:36 59 comments Gulf-sponsored: Multi-million monthly cash-flow for Syrian rebels Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are creating a multimillion-dollar fund to bankroll the Syrian rebels battling President Assad’s regime. Syria unrest
01.04.2012 13:11 74 comments Friends of Syria recognize SNC as 'legitimate representative' The 70-nation Friends of Syria has recognized the Syrian National Council as the "legitimate representative" of all Syrians, the conference's final statement says. The meeting also brought pledged support for the implementation of Annan`s peace plan. Syria unrest		01.04.2012 11:16 37 comments Call of duty: Saudi Arabia bent on arming Syrian rebels Calls to arm the Syrian rebels are growing louder, with Saudi Arabia saying that supplying weapons is a “duty.” The desire to tool up rebels comes as major Syrian opposition groups have appealed to neighboring states to allow the transit of arms. Syria unrest
01.04.2012 00:13 18 comments 150 dead in Libyan tribal clashes reveal vacuum in authority Libya's interim government says a ceasefire has been reached in a six-day conflict between two tribes that has claimed some 150 lives in the southern city of Sabha. However, the violence exposes the government's tenuous grasp in the country. Libyan conflict		31.03.2012 19:41 63 comments Clinton offers Gulf states joint AMD shield against Iran US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has proposed improved collaboration with Gulf Arab states on maritime security and missile defense to counter potential threats from Iran. Iran tension
31.03.2012 16:44 27 comments Peace first, then troop withdrawal – Syrian govt The Syrian government has said that it will not withdraw its troops from towns and cities across the conflict-torn country until “peace and security prevail.” Officials maintain that security forces are there to uphold security and protect civilians. Syria unrest		31.03.2012 12:49 25 comments US and Saudis step-up regime change rhetoric in Syria US secretary of State Hilary Clinton was in Saudi Arabia to discuss the hitherto unresolved conflict in Syria. The long-term allies both advocate the removal of President Assad and seek a united strategy ahead of Sunday’s ‘Friends of Syria’ summit. Syria unrest

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