Although the fighting in Syria has been accompanied at every stage by warnings about the spread and growing influence of jihadist groups, it has shone a spotlight on a development which has taken everybody by surprise: the increasing involvement of female militants in the activities of Al-Qaeda and its offshoots.
A Lonely Quest for Facts on Genetically Modified Crops →
“You just type ‘G.M.O.’ and everything you see is negative,” he told his staff. Opposing the ban also seemed likely to ruin anyone’s re-election prospects.
S Sudan talks stall again over political prisoners →
A lot of background, including ties surrounding states have to the conflict.
South Sudan rebels reject government plan to unblock peace talks →
South Sudanese rebels rejected a government plan on Wednesday to end a dispute over detainees and unblock peace talks aimed at halting violence that has killed at least 1,000 people in the world's youngest state.
Thousands of African migrants protest outside Israeli parliament →
More than 10,000 African migrants demonstrated outside Israel's parliament on Wednesday, extending protests into a fourth consecutive day in a quest for recognition as refugees and freedom to work legally without fear of incarceration.
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Iraqi PM urges Falluja to expel al-Qaida militants →
Nouri al-Maliki calls on residents and tribes near western city to 'expel militants' ahead of military offensive but fails to explain how or when
DR Congo's Lubumbashi hit by fighting →
At least 26 people have been killed in an eight-hour battle between government and rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo's second city Lubumbashi, police say.
Manufacturing Growth to Help Propel U.S. Expansion: Economy →
... General Motors Co. (GM) and Ford Motor Co. (F) are taking on more workers in response to rising sales. Recovering overseas economies, a pickup in business investment and greater demand for building materials are providing additional impetus for manufacturing...