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Mali
Timbuktu damage to Mali historic sites ‘underestimated’
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Iraq
UN launches record £3.3-billion Syria aid appeal – more than twice amount sought for Iraq
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Israel
Analysis: Golan fighting spells more Syria trouble for Israel
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France
French foreign minister says Syrian rebels need arms
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Afghanistan
UNAMA Condemns Attacks in Eastern Afghan Provinces
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan – MoI Seeks UN’s Help to Handle Pakistan
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Iraq
Iraq violence ‘ready to explode’
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Al Qaeda
Yemen Makes Strides in Transition to Democracy
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Russia
Russia says Assad agrees ‘in principle’ to join Syria peace talks
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Al Qaeda
Geneva talks on Syria last chance to avoid foreign intervention
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Seychelles
Seychelles cells: The Somali pirates ‘jailed in paradise’
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Shabaab
Somalia’s struggle for unity far from over
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South Sudan
Blue helmet drones? UN prepares to send drones over Africa
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Syria
Possible Syria chemical arms ’embarrassing’ for US
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Afghanistan
Civilian casualties increased by 30 percent in Afghanistan: UN
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United Nations
UN official blames Boston Marathon bombings on American ‘domination’
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Israel
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu casts wary eye over region
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Afghanistan
Afghan farmers return to opium as other markets fail
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Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
Syrian Rebels Break With Group Over Qaeda Wing Alliance
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Syria
Why Reports of Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria May Never Be Confirmed
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South Sudan
Rebel ambush kills UN peacekeepers in South Sudan
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Jordan
Security concerns rise at Syrian refugee camp despite police presence
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Al Qaeda
Al-Qaida Leader Urges Muslims to Unite in Struggle
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United Nations
The UN General Assembly approved the first global arms treaty, designed to prevent any export of conventional arms that would violate arms embargoes; promote acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes; or could be used in attacks against civilians, schools, and hospitals. The treaty’s effectiveness will depend on its ratification and implementation.
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Israel
Turkey and Israel Feel the Effect as Syria’s Civil War Fuels Tensions at Borders
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Iran
UN arms treaty blocked by Iran, North Korea and Syria
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Al Qaeda
Controversial weapon Pakistan seeks UN ban on unilateral drone strikes
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Afghanistan
Fareed helped in Afghanistan, but Denmark won’t help him
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Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood’s Statement on Women Stirs Liberals’ Fears
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Egypt
Egypt warns giving women some rights could destroy society
