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Syrian rebels accused of village massacre

Syrian soldiers say gruesome footage of Alawite victims is too distressing to air.

Egypt coup the antithesis of freedom

Though Mohamed Morsi’s charge sheet is long, the army’s rejection of democratic elections is a step too far.

The nuclear vows and a rising tide of threats in recent weeks are seen as efforts by Pyongyang to force disarmament-for-aid talks with Washington.

Nuclear threats get (some) countries sent to naughty corner

By coincidence, two clashes over nuclear issues are hitting the headlines together.

Ten myths about Afghanistan

In 1988, the Soviet army left Afghanistan after a campaign by the Western-backed mujahideen. Since then, many myths have grown up about the country.

“The battle’s almost over, the war is far from won”

Now that the military battle for Libya is all but over, the challenges are enormous.

Ceasefire and talks Libya’s best option

Nato’s hawks have done a crucial about-turn on Gaddafi’s future and Ramadan provides the perfect opportunity to press for a settlement.

Time for Thailand to embrace democracy

Time for Thailand to embrace democracy

Bloody protests open debate over a more equitable system of government.

Why 2010 could be an own goal for SA

The ANC is failing poor black South Africans, and next year’s World Cup will only intensify scrutiny of Jacob Zuma’s regime.

Stop abuse of Tamils

In the aftermath of the Sri Lankan government’s decisive military victory over the Tamil Tigers there is the danger of not winning the peace.

Firm line needed on Israel

What Barack Obama should tell Binyamin Netanyahu in their imminent meeting.

‘And then they came for me’

It’s being called ”the voice from the grave”, a remarkable article by a Sri Lankan journalists that was published days after he was murdered.

An end to the Russian chill

Despite recent US policy, Europe’s security is best served by finding shared ground with Moscow.

‘An amazing journey’

Obama calls it "an amazing journey", but he would be the first to admit it began when he was only a toddler.

‘We are facing two occupations’

Former Palestinian detainees tell Jonathan Steele of their alleged abuse by Palestinian Authority forces.

Man of ‘colossal experience’

The G8 was not created because countries liked each other but because of the world’s economic problems, says Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

A coup for Hezbollah

Triumph or tragedy? This week’s prisoners-and-bodies­ exchange across the front lines of Israel’s last major war had elements of both.

Iraq insists on right to veto US military

”Neither the Constitution nor our people will allow any violation of our sovereignty”, says Hussain al-Shahristani, Iraq’s Oil Minister.

A new Cold War? We’re yet to adjust to the old one ending

There were tears and sweat aplenty in Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Wednesday, but barely any blood. English fans kept calm. Russia’s police avoided running amok. The result was…

What is the real death toll in Iraq?

Lieutenant General Tommy Franks, who led the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan during his time as head of United States Central Command, once announced: ”We don’t do body…

Guys, I’m afraid we haven’t got a clue …

On November 19 2002, four months before the invasion of Iraq, British Prime Minister Tony Blair made a rare attempt to seek out expert views beyond the circle of his official…