The eastern Congo region faces a potential humanitarian crisis as the armed rebel group M23 advances, threatening to cut off a major city. The region has a history of conflict with over 100 armed groups, including M23, operating in the mineral-rich area
Two South African soldiers were killed and three injured on an eastern Congo base when a mortar exploded on Wednesday. The South African National Defence Force believes the incident resulted from “indirect fire” and is conducting an investigation. South Africa has deployed
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Wednesday called for increased global support for Ukraine. Cameron stressed that this support is not solely a European concern but also vital for global security. Speaking in Bulgaria, Cameron vowed to prove Putin wrong in his
A fast train collided with a truck in eastern Czech Republic on Wednesday, officials say. The incident resulted in one fatality and at least 19 others injured. The driver of the train was killed, while the injured were transported to nearby hospitals
There are many things that by definition make a city: a permanent and densely settled population, well-defined boundaries, and a workforce largely based on the knowledge sector. One major thing that is left out of this definition is the people. People make
Estonian militia leaders have said they believe it is only a matter of time before Vladimir Putin launches a full-scale invasion of their country. And in a clear illustration of rising tensions, French soldiers have been deployed in the Baltic nation to
Gangs up and down England are operating slick shoplifting networks in which vulnerable women and children are forced to steal goods from expensive shops. Members of the gangs have been arrested in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Darlington. Retailers Against Crime (RAC), a
A group armed with explosives and guns killed 11 people in eastern Iraq, security officials said Friday. The attack took place Thursday night in the area of Muqdadiyah in Diyala province. A roadside bomb exploded and gunmen then opened fire on rescuers
A rebel group with alleged links to neighboring Rwanda claimed Wednesday to have seized a key town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region amid intense fighting, raising further security concerns ahead of the country’s Dec. 20 presidential election. Mweso town, which is about
Finland has accused Russia of flooding its borders with migrants from the Middle East and Africa over its decision to increase defense cooperation with the United States, a claim which Moscow denies. As many as 300 migrants from Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and