Amnesty International calls on DRCongo to halt clashes in east
Amnesty International called Wednesday on the Democratic Republic of Congo to put an end to the fighting in the east of the country where several local and foreign armed groups are committing abuses.
Syrian rebel strongholds pounded, 23 killed: watchdog
A string of rebel strongholds, including in Daraa and Homs provinces and the commercial capital Aleppo, were rocked by shelling and clashes from dawn on Monday that left at least 23 people dead.
Afghan government could collapse, new report says
The Afghan government could fall apart after NATO troops pull out in 2014, particularly if presidential elections that year are fraudulent.
Imran Khan leads US drone protest in Pakistan
Pakistan cricket star turned politician Imran Khan leads Western peace activists and local loyalists on a highly publicised rally to Pakistan's tribal belt Saturday in protest against US drone strikes.
Strike at China Apple manufacturer: rights group
Thousands of workers have gone on strike at a Foxconn plant in China making components for Apple's iPhone 5, a labour rights group said Saturday.
Argentine police protest after giant pay error
Thousands of police took to the streets across Argentina on Wednesday after their pay was slashed by 30 to 60 percent in what the government said was an administrative error.
Protest, scuffles with police in Iran over currency crisis
Scuffles broke out in central Tehran in the first sign of unrest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value since last week in a crisis Washington said is of its own making.
Britain condemns Syrian shelling of Turkish town
Britain on Thursday denounced as "outrageous" the Syrian shelling of a Turkish border town that killed five civilians.
Nigeria student massacre leaves 26 dead
Gunmen massacred at least 26 people in a student housing area of northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, calling victims out by name before shooting them or slitting their throats.