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Those in Glass Democracies Shouldn’t Throw Stones
The Venezuelan election process has recently been subject to intense monitoring and was found to be “the best…
The Russian satire boom
Following the controversial re-election of Vladimir Putin as Russian president, in a country that has traditionally not tolerated its leaders being openly mocked, opponents of the regime have been using humour to get their message across. Ashley Crowson looks at the emerging satirical movement.
Syria plants landmines along border
Syria has planted landmines near its border with Turkey to stop fleeing refugees said Turkish deputy Prime Minister, Besir Atalay.
Somali presidential compound attacked
Al Qaeda affiliated rebels have taken credit for a suicide bomb attack on the compound of Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed that killed at least two people.
Congo warlord guilty for child soldiers
The International Criminal Court has convicted a Congolese militia chief of war crimes for recruiting children into his rebel army - the tribunal's first ever verdict – on 14 March 2012.
Death for African Al-Qaeda chief
An Algerian court has sentenced the head of Al-Qaeda's North African offshoot to death in his absence on 13 March 2012.
Afghan soldier killed at villager service
An Afghan soldier has been shot dead after gunmen attacked a service for the 16 villagers that were killed by a US soldier.
Israel – Palestine: conflicts continue
Renewed conflict between Israel and Gaza has entered into a fourth day. The death toll climbed to 21 in the Strip with 65 others injured. Ilker Kocas looks at the current escalation of the Israel - Palestine conflict.
Annan’s Syrian stalemate
On Saturday President Assad rejected political dialogue with opposition forces he still refers to as terrorists. Ilker Kocas looks at the talks that took place between Annan and Assad.