US Under Pressure After Soldier Kills 16 Afghan Citizens
The US has been prosecuting the war in Afghanistan for more than 10 years. The loss of civilian lives at the hands of a US soldier is complicating the winding down.
Deadly Outbreak of Measles Engulfs Yemen
According to reports, the disease is spreading quickly to highly populated areas as well as areas suffering from high levels of acute malnutrition.
Civilians Continue to Bear The Brunt of Violence in Syria
The head of the United Nations-appointed panel probing human rights abuses in the country today reported that the use of force by security forces and the military against armed groups has often led to collective punishment.
Envoy Kofi Annan Urges Assad to Embrace Change
Mr. Annan said his discussions with Mr. Assad on Sunday focused on putting an urgent halt to the escalating violence, giving access to humanitarian agencies, and starting a political dialogue.
Is Life Returning to Normal in Libya?
Reports say schools and universities are open, cafes and restaurants are open, stores are stocked with local, imported goods.
