NATO Missile Shield Prompts Russia to Expand Defenses
Russia is developing advances weapons systems in order to keep up in its missile arms race with the West.
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Prisoner Exchanges Hoped to Revive Taliban Talks
The discussion about exchanging prisoners comes as foreign troops are set to leave Afghanistan.
Report Accuses Assad of Detaining, Torturing Children
A United Nations study uncovers horrendous rights abuses in the Syrian dictator’s prisons.
Egyptian Army Chief Sisi to Announce Presidential Candidacy
Many liberal and secular Egyptians support the military leader, even if he could return Egypt to its prerevolutionary days.
Defying Sanctions, Iran, North Korea Help Syria Build Missiles
The Assad regime is both expanding its arsenal of missiles and making them less vulnerable to attack.
South Sudan’s Machar Reneges on Truce
The former vice president and rebel leader announces an “organized resistance” against the government.
Kerry Said to Express Doubts About Syria Strategy
President Barack Obama’s top diplomat is no longer convinced the policy in Syria is working.
Senators Pull Support from Iran Sanctions After Ultimatum
President Barack Obama’s promise to veto more Iran sanctions appears to be having an effect.
Italian Parties Water Down Renzi-Berlusconi Electoral Reforms
The changes make it easier for small parties to enter parliament but still give the winning bloc a governing majority.
Germany to Support Central African Mission Without Combat Troops
Germany is slowly becoming more involved in peacekeeping operations but still careful not to do any fighting.
Turning Away from Europe, Hungary Seeks Russian Nuclear Power
Opposition lawmakers criticize the growing dependence on Russian energy.
South Sudan Government, Rebels Agree to Ceasefire
A truce is supposed to end more than five weeks of fighting but may not be respected by all rebel factions.
“Industrial Scale” Syrian War Crimes: Report
An estimated eleven thousand prisoners of the Syrian regime have been brutalized and killed.
Central Africans Name Interim Leader, Europe to Send Troops
The mayor of the Central African Republic’s capital is elected as interim president.
Central African Republic Violence Continues After President Resigns
Waves of ethnic killings and reprisals continue after former rebel leader Michel Djotodia resigns the presidency.