Clinton calls for stronger reaction to Syria's Assad

Hillary Clinton has called for "friends of democratic Syria" to unite against Bashar al-Assad after China and Russia's veto of a tougher UN response.

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.

Clinton visits Côte d'Ivoire to 'strengthen democracy'

Hillary Clinton has arrived in Côte d'Ivoire for the first time since 1986 to show US "commitment to strengthening democratic institutions".

Sirleaf takes presidential oath in disputed polls

Liberia's Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been sworn in during a lavish ceremony and called for reconciliation after her re-election in disputed polls.

Women targeted as Egypt's bloody chaos drags on

Egyptian police and soldiers fired guns and teargas to clear protesters from Tahrir Square on the sixth day of clashes that have killed 13 people.

Clinton 'deeply concerned' for N Korea's citizens

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the US hopes the new North Korean leadership chooses to guide their nation onto the path of peace.

Burma enjoys fresh breath of renewed investment

Just hours after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left Burma last week, property prices began to soar.

Burma President approves 'protest bill'

Burma's President Thein Sein has signed a bill that will allow citizens to protest peacefully once they have gained permission for their protest.

Clinton and Aung San Suu Kyi pledge to work together

The US secretary of state reiterates call for Burmese regime to end repression during an historic meeting with Burmese opposition leader.

Suu Kyi hopeful of democratic reform in Burma

Aung San Suu Kyi has voiced guarded hope that democracy will come to Burma as the opposition leader welcomed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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