Conflict

Ukrainian Helicopter Downed Near Slavyansk

Kenyan Politicians Urged to Unite Following Attacks

Trading accusations about who was responsible for twin strikes in coastal towns could fuel tensions.

Ukraine: "Battalions Request Fire"

Ceasefire impossible to implement amid ongoing bloodshed in east.

Lone Shell Blast Cuts Key Water Supply in East Ukraine

Essential pumping equipment for major canal will be hard to replace amid battles.

Iraqi Military Pushes Back Into Tal Afar

Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.

Airstrikes as Iraqi Military Tries to Halt ISIS Advance

Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.

Large Numbers of Syrian Children in Lebanon Out of School

Refugee families often prefer to have their children work because they need the income.

Ukraine Interior Minister Reports Tanks Arriving From Russia

Russia's Hybrid War in Ukraine

Mix of local irregulars, volunteers and some troops may not be enough to secure the win Moscow wants.

Ukraine Defence Ministry Says Things Not Going Moscow's Way