Russia: text on Syrian violence not suitable

Russia has said that the UN Security Council resolution on Syrian violence did not suit Moscow and warned of a 'scandal' if it is brought to a vote.

US officer says Nato attack on Pakistan was not intentional

A top US military officer says a Nato attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers was not deliberate, while Pakistan maintains Nato forces were alerted.

Pakistan rails against Nato after cross-border attack

Pakistan is up in arms over the cross-border air attack by Nato that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, saying it was a deliberate act of aggression.

Deadly Syria assault puts pressure on Arab League

A week of deadly violence in Homs has applied further pressure on the Arab League to take action against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.

SA, France bury foreign affairs hatchet

South Africa and France have called a truce over their differing views of the Libya problem, and have displayed a united front regarding Syria.

Nato concludes Libya mission after seven months

Nato will end its military operation in Libya at midnight on Monday, seven months after launching a campaign that helped overthrow the government.

Four killed in suicide attack on Nato convoy in Kabul

A suicide bomber has exploded his car near a convoy of foreign forces travelling through the Afghan capita, killing three civilians and a policeman.

ICC seeks Gaddafi's son as Nato ends Libya mission

Nato has officially declared the end of its seven-month mission to Libya as the ICC seeks to bring in Muammar Gaddafi's fugitive son Saif al-Islam.

South Africa urges peace in Gaddafi-free Libya

Following Gaddafi's death, SA has urged Libya to seek "all inclusive" peace in the country, which its prime minister says is now ready to be reborn.

Gaddafi's death avoids potentially embarrassing trial

Muammar Gaddafi's death means a long and complex trial that could have divided Libya and embarrassed Western governments and oil firms will be avoided

Africa to lose out on Libyan deals

The new Libya is looking to Europe and not to the continent.

SA does about face on Libya and takes a dig at the UN

South Africa continued to play hardball this week with Western powers, even as it backed down and recognised Libya's National Transitional Council.

Exploit the West, don't just diss it

There's something insane about people who claim the Libyan revolution was foisted on Africa by the West, writes Chris Roper.

Norway to speak for SA as Zuma boycotts Libya meeting

President Zuma is boycotting a meeting of world leaders being held in Paris to discuss Libya's future, but Norway says it will convey SA's stance.

Zuma pays tribute to Norway's massacre victims

While on a two-day visit to discuss climate change and Libya, President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to the 77 people killed in a massacre in Norway.

Libya's rebels squeeze Gaddafi's bastion

Libyan forces have converged on Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte hoping to seal their revolution by seizing the last bastions of the strongman.

Libya rebels launch massive attack on Gaddafi lair

Libyan rebels have launched a massive offensive on Muammar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli, as the strongman's son refuted reports of his own arrest.

Get off our continent, pro-Libya SA group tells Nato

A civil society group has criticised the United States for trying to be the "policeman of the world" and interfering in the affairs of other nations.

Libya rebels battle Gadaffi offensive

Libyan rebels have battled to defend their gains in the face of an offensive by troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, holding on to strategic Bir Ghanam.

Gaddafi's son Khamis killed in Nato strike, say rebels

Libya's rebels say a Nato air attack has killed Muammar Gaddafi's son Khamis, commander of one of the most loyal and best-equipped military units.

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