Africa
Calls grow for allies to stop air strikes on Libya 03/21/2011
Moscow condemns the international coalition air strikes in Libya, and so does the Arab League and the African Union. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in North Africa to discuss the ongoing conflict.
At least 60 people have already been killed as a result of the coalition air...
French warplanes destroy four tanks used by Gaddafi forces as military action to enforce UN-ordered no-fly zone begins 03/19/2011
French warplanes have hit four tanks used by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi on the outskirts of the opposition stronghold of Benghazi, on a day when opposition fighters in the city reported coming under constant artillery and mortar fire. The action marks the first international military move...
Gaddafi gaining ground in battle, losing on information front 03/11/2011
After a week of heavy fighting in the strategically oil-important town of Zawiyah rebels have finally been overthrown by Gaddafi’s forces.
At the same time, according to the local TV station reports, the port city of Ras Lanuf has been cleaned of Al-Qaeda supporters. For several days now...
Libyans continue struggle for their future 03/10/2011
As the uncertainty over their future remains, Libyans continue filling the streets to try and overthrow Colonel Gaddafi. But after weeks of fighting and bloodshed, many are lost as to how to achieve that.
And the lack of control in the country could have devastating long-term effects.
On...
Asia
Japan in nuclear emergency 03/16/2011
Japan may be losing the battle at the Fukushima nuclear power plant after a rise in radiation levels meant attempts to stabilize the situation had to be halted.
Various sources are quoting the head of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko, as saying that spent fuel rods at Unit 4 of...
Dalai Lama to quit political role 03/2011
The Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetans – has announced his decision to quit as political head of the Tibetan government- in-exile.
He made the announcement on Thursday, saying Tibetans needed a freely elected leader.
"As early as the 1960s, I have repeatedly stressed that Tibetans...
Major earthquake then tsunami hit Japan 03/11/2011
Northeastern Japan has been hit by a four-meter tsunami, thought to have been caused by an earthquake which struck about 400km (250 miles) from Tokyo and measured 8.9 on the Richter scale.
Japan's meteorological agency says the quake hit at 2pm local time.
There are considerable numbers of...
Middle East
Syria protesters torch buildings 03/20/2011
Crowds have set fire to the courthouse and other buildings on a third straight day of demonstrations in the southern Syrian city of Daraa.
Residents said one person was killed and scores injured when security forces used live rounds against protesters. Witnesses said dozens...
Europe
Assange extradition reveals political bias of British justice02/25/2011
Julian Assange is preparing to appeal a London court's ruling that he be extradited to Sweden over rape allegations. The WikiLeaks founder says the charges are baseless and if extradited, he believes he will not face a fair trial.
A "rubber-stamping process" – that is how the...
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