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Could an African become the new U.N. climate chief? 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

United Nations Convention on Climate Change Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 18th United Nations Convention...

Syria’s Assad calls parliamentary election for April 13 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad called a parliamentary election for April 13, according to a statement issued by the presidency on Monday. Syria’s...

Four killed in Burundi attacks ahead of Ban Ki-moon visit 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Nairobi: At least four people were killed in fresh attacks ahead of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's arrival in Bujumbura Monday, his first...

Fiji cyclone death toll climbs to 29: official 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

A family digs through the remains of their home in the town of Ba, after it was destroyed by severe tropical cyclone Winston,...

Appoint a few more Scalias, kiss democracy goodbye 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Ronald Reagan with Antonin Scalia. Credit: Ronald Reagan Library via Reuters By Richard L. Hasen Republican presidential candidates such as Senator Ted Cruz...

Syria opposition gives 'conditional' acceptance of ceasefire 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Former Syrian premier Riad Hijab, who defected in 2012, leads the main opposition High Negotiations Committee. AFP, Khalil Mazraawi Beirut: Syria's main opposition...

Obama called Putin on Syria ceasefire: White House 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Washington: US President Barack Obama called Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss the terms of a ceasefire to take effect in Syria...

Syria ceasefire needs 'major change of behaviour' by regime, Russia: UK 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Philip Hammond London, United Kingdom: The Syrian ceasefire announced by the United States and Russia will only work if there is a "major...

Central African Republic president aide says focus now on peace 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Faustin-Archange Touadera DAKAR: Central African Republic’s newly elected president plans to focus on peace and disarmament in a country torn apart by years...

Morales facing defeat in key Bolivia vote: early data 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

La Paz: Early returns Monday indicated Bolivian President Evo Morales faced defeat in a referendum on seeking a fourth term in power, but...

US, Russia agree Syria truce plan; rebels see flaws 23 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

‘Cessation of hostilities’ to take effect Saturday. U.N. envoy sees quick resumption of talks. Rebels say Russia, Syria handed pretext to keep bombing. ...

Egypt minister apologises over police abuses 22 Feb 2016 - 06:59 pm

Egypt interior minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar at a press conference on February 8, 2016 in Cairo. AFP, Mostafa Abulezz Cairo: Egypt's interior minister...

Niger opposition warns no easy poll victory for 'Lion' president 22 Feb 2016 - 06:53 pm

Known as the "Zaki" or "Lion" in Hausa, the majority language in Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou is seeking a second five-year term. Reuters file...

Takata recall could hit tens of millions more cars in US 22 Feb 2016 - 06:25 pm

A recalled Takata airbag inflator removed it from a Honda Pilot at the AutoNation Honda dealership service department is shown in Miami, Florida...

Israel’s West Bank businesses face growing pressure to uproot 22 Feb 2016 - 06:24 pm

Palestinian laborers work on a house construction site in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Efrat November 19, 2007. Reuters/Eliana Aponte 1,000 West...

EU membership losing “magic power” for candidates: Serbia PM 22 Feb 2016 - 05:52 pm

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksander Vucic holds a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia, in this January 14, 2016 file photo. Reuters Migrant crisis, UK...

At least 13 dead in bombing north of Kabul: authorities 22 Feb 2016 - 05:48 pm

Kabul: At least 13 people, including nine civilians, were killed Monday in a suicide bombing carried out by Taliban insurgents against the Afghan...