People forcibly displaced worldwide to surpass 60 million
AMN / The number of people forcibly displaced worldwide is likely to have surpassed a record 60 million this year, mainly driven by the Syrian war and other protracted conflicts,…
Brazil’s SC scraps a commission for impeachment against President Rousseff
In a major setback for Brazil’s opposition, Supreme Court has scrapped a commission set up to deal with impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff. The court has also given more…
Putin describes Donald Trump as outstanding and talented
President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to work with the United States no matter who is elected President next year. Putin described US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump as…
US approves arm sale to Taiwan despite Chinese objections
The Obama Administration has approved a big arm sale to Taiwan despite angry objections from Beijing. The package includes two navy frigates, assault vehicles and anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles. The…
US, Cuba to resume regular commercial flights
The US and Cuba have reached an understanding on resuming regular commercial flights between the two countries. Unnamed officials in Cuba and the US said an announcement was imminent. It…
Russia to suspend Ukraine trade pact
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that will exclude Ukraine from a free trade zone that includes former Soviet countries from 1 January. Ukraine plans to join an…
Af-Pak border region remains terrorist sanctuary: Pentagon
The US has said that border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to remain a sanctuary for terrorist organisations. In its six-monthly report to the US Congress on Afghanistan, Pentagon…
US supports TAPI pipeline project
The United States has said it supports the 7.6 billion dollar TAPI pipeline project that will bring clean fuel to the growing economies of India and Pakistan. US state Department…
Yemen peace talks begin in Switzerland as ceasefire takes effect
Yemen’s warring parties have begun UN-backed peace talks in Switzerland, as a seven-day ceasefire came into effect. The UN says the talks between the government, the Houthi rebel movement and…
30 dead in Boko Haram attack on three Nigerian villages
Boko Haram militants have attacked three villages in north-eastern Nigeria, leaving 30 people dead and 20 wounded, according to vigilantes. Mustapha Karimbe, a civilian helping the Nigerian military fight the…