C.Africa elephant population down 62% in 10 years: NGOs
Poaching on an "industrial" scale has slashed the elephant population in the countries of central Africa by nearly two-thirds.
US says Syria likely used chemical weapons
The United States said Thursday for the first time that Syria had likely used chemical weapons against rebel forces, but emphasized spy agencies were still not 100 percent sure of the assessment.
Withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan is no catastrophy for Central Asia: Nazarbayev
Archaic stereotypes of the media have not been overcome yet. Nobody sees or want to see the changed realities of our region: Kazakhstan President.
Obama feels heat over Syria chemical weapons claims
Growing speculation that the Syrian regime is using chemical weapons is turning up the heat on President Barack Obama, who has warned such a move would be a game changer.
Bush 'comfortable' with decision to invade Iraq
Former US president George W. Bush says he remains "comfortable" with the decision to invade Iraq, even as a new spate of bloody violence hit the country and rocked politics in Baghdad.
Mozambique's elephants under threat
Mozambique's elephant population risks being obliterated within a decade unless tight anti-poaching measures are introduced, conservationists have warned.
Hezbollah's Syria role threatens Lebanon 'neutrality'
Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah's decision to fight openly alongside the Syrian regime will increase Lebanon's involvement in Syria's conflict, despite a policy of neutrality.
Morocco opposition Islamists warn of 'explosion'
Morocco's main Islamist opposition group said the country is run by a shadow government and warned dire social and economic conditions could cause an "explosion" among disaffected youths.
French embassy in Tripoli bombed, 2 injured: sources
A car bomb hit the France embassy in Libya, wounding two French guards and causing extensive damage in the first attack on a foreign mission since militants stormed the US consulate in Benghazi in September.
Nazarbayev to deliver speech at ministers conference on Afghanistan
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev will take part in the opening of the conference of foreign ministers of Istanbul Process member countries.
Arab League rejects Ban call to end Syria arms supplies
UN leader Ban Ki-moon appealed Monday for an end to outside arms supplies to rival sides in the Syrian war but the Arab League chief said that would not be possible.
187 dead, 77 injured after fierce Nigeria clashes
Heavy fighting between Nigerian troops and suspected Islamist insurgents has killed 187 people, including scores of civilians, while massive blazes left nearly half the town destroyed.
EU gives oil boost to Syria rebels
Syrian rebels fighting President President Bashar al-Assad's troops won a fresh boost Monday when the European Union eased its oil embargo to let them exploit the resources they control.
IAEA top official in Iran talks stands down
IAEA deputy director Rafael Grossi, one of the top officials in negotiations over Iran's nuclear drive, has announced his resignation.
Kenes Rakishev and Ehud Olmert present global venture fund in Tel Aviv
Kazakhstan businessman Kenes Rakishev and former Prime-Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert presented a global venture capital fund in Tel Aviv.
Syria opposition chief quits over world 'inaction'
Syrian opposition chief Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib is determined to step down in the face of what he sees as world "inaction" as government forces recapture territory from the rebels.
EU set to help Syria's rebels by easing oil embargo
The European Union is set Monday to ease its oil embargo against Syria in favour of rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad's regime in its latest signal of support to the opposition.
IMF, Egypt hope to reach loan agreement in 'weeks'
The International Monetary Fund and Egypt hope to conclude talks for a loan deal "in the coming weeks".
Musharraf appears in Pakistan anti-terrorism court
Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf appeared before an anti-terrorism court on Saturday after spending the night at police headquarters in Islamabad.
Iraq votes in test of stability as violence spikes
Iraqis voted on Saturday in the country's first polls since US troops departed, a key test of the country's stability in the face of a spike in attacks that has claimed more than 100 lives.
