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Putin's 'monster' turns against former master
AFP, Published on 24/06/2023
» PARIS - President Vladimir Putin has long profited from the actions of the Wagner mercenary group, but the mutiny led by its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presents the Russian strongman with a challenge that could irreparably damage his authority, analysts say.
Ethiopia vows to replace Tigray government
AFP, Published on 07/11/2020
» GONDAR, Ethiopia: Ethiopian lawmakers voted on Saturday to replace the current government of the federal state of Tigray, after the army launched air strikes to destroy military assets in the region in a worsening internal conflict.
Will Myanmar's military face justice over Rohingya 'genocide'?
AFP, Published on 28/08/2018
» BANGKOK - A UN probe has called for Myanmar's military leaders to face justice for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, but the road to a tribunal will be long and complex, with China likely to block any prosecution of its ally at the International Criminal Court.
Pattani inquest rules army killed 4 unarmed men
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» BANGKOK - An inquest has ruled that security forces gunned down four unarmed Muslim men in a high-profile case in the deep South, a lawyer said Wednesday.
Australian military probing Afghan 'misconduct' report
AFP, Published on 30/08/2013
» The Australian Defence Force said Friday it was investigating an incident of "potential misconduct" by troops in Afghanistan following a report that a dead insurgent's hands were cut off.
Troops and Islamists clash in central Mali
AFP, Published on 10/01/2013
» Malian troops exchanged fire with armed Islamist groups that have been occupying the country's vast desert north for nine months and appear to be trying to push farther south.
US Secret Service sex scandal eclipses LatAm summit
AFP, Published on 15/04/2012
» A sex scandal involving Secret Service agents on US President Barack Obama's trip to Colombia appeared to grow Sunday after visiting American soldiers were also linked to the use of prostitutes.
US Secret Service sex scandal eclipses LatAm summit
AFP, Published on 15/04/2012
» A sex scandal involving Secret Service agents on US President Barack Obama's trip to Colombia widened Saturday when American soldiers on the visit were also linked to the use of prostitutes.
Indian rebels say Italian hostages well cared for
AFP, Published on 20/03/2012
» Maoist rebels holding two Italian men hostage in eastern India said in an audio message on Tuesday that their captives were well and being looked after.
Ban urges action on Syria regime hit by defections
AFP, Published on 17/01/2012
» UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged the Security Council to act on Syria as President Bashar al-Assad came under new pressure with defections and signs of increasing cooperation among his foes.