Helmand Hit by Summer Fighting
Militants hope to exploit security vacuum as international forces reduce presence.
4 Jun 13
Conflict
Syria Urged to Free Rights Activists
Statement calls for immediate release of Mazen Darwish, Hussein Gharir and Hani Zaitani.
17 May 13
Taleban Deny Plan To Attack Helmand Dam
Insurgents said to be building up presence in the area.
13 May 13
Two Kazaks Charged in Boston Case
Court hears that they hid evidence to protect the younger Tsarnaev brother.
2 May 13
Dismay, Disbelief Among Kyrgyzstan's Chechens
Residents of Tsarnaev family’s home town say it’s wrong to hang blame on entire ethnic group.
25 Apr 13
Caucasus Connection to Boston Bombs
Attackers identified as Chechens from Russian North Caucasus, though their motives remain unclear.
19 Apr 13
Ten Years on, Iraqis Despondent About Future
Conflict and political stalemate create sense of hopelessness.
29 Mar 13
Karzai's Curious Counterblast
Afghan leader accuses Americans of colluding with Taleban, then says he was just trying to improve relations with Washington.
22 Mar 13
Tunisia Still Reeling From Belaid Assassination
Ennahda picks one of its own to take over prime minister’s post after dismissing plan for a non-partisan government to see country through crisis.
22 Feb 13
Roving Courts in Eastern Congo
Public hearings strengthen local judiciary, but some experts say they don’t reflect full range of crimes.
13 Feb 13
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