Obama conditionally backs political solution to Libya conflict
2011-07-14 10:26:07
US President Barack Obama told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Wednesday he supports Moscow's mediation efforts on the Libyan conflict, but on the conditions that Gaddafi must step down.
South Sudan heads for UN membership
2011-07-14 09:58:29
The UN Security Council unanimously recommended on Wednesday the General Assembly approve five-day old South Sudan become a member of the United Nations.
Hillary Clinton: Gadhafi's days numbered
2011-07-14 09:40:25
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chanted dirges again on Wednesday for Muammar Gaddafi, saying days for the Libyan leader "are numbered."
Libya rebels say they retake western village
2011-07-14 08:27:01
Rebel fighters said they had retaken the village of Al-Qawalish in western Libya from forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi on Wednesday.
Libya's opposition leader meets NATO chief
2011-07-13 16:34:16
Libya's opposition leader met on Wednesday morning with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on the prolonged crisis in Libya.
France extends Libya mission
2011-07-13 15:19:34
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to extend funding for France's military intervention in Libya.
UN: More than 11m face drought
2011-07-13 10:52:50
More than 11 million people in the Horn of Africa are confronting the worst drought in decades and need urgent assistance to stay alive.
Political solution in Libya 'taking shape'
2011-07-13 07:39:58
Senior French officials said that political solution on Libya crisis is taking shape, and emissaries from Gadhafi said he is "prepared to leave".
Envoys say Gadhafi ready to go, says French FM
2011-07-12 18:51:36
France's foreign minister said Paris has had contact with emissaries from Gadhafi who say the embattled Libyan strongman is "prepared to leave."
French FM confirms contacts with Libyan govt
2011-07-12 16:47:58
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe confirmed on Tuesday contacts with the Libyan government to negotiate terms of Muammar Gaddafi's leave.
Suez Canal operating well
2011-07-12 14:39:54
Suez Canal in June collected $445 million in toll despite recent protests in Suez city, registering a 16 percent year-on-year increase.
Somali children die en route to shelter
2011-07-12 11:17:12
More than 360,000 Somali people fleeing civil unrest, drought and hunger are estimated to be living at Dadaab, the biggest refugee camp in the world.