The group's priority is preparing for fallout from the Syrian crisis, not provoking Israel into war.

Mutual economic and energy interests have led Japan and Russia to put aside a long-standing dispute.

Talks between Bogota and the country's second-largest left-wing rebel group could be on the way.

A new Euroskeptical party has prompted debate about the euro.

Public discussion of two officials who died under Party discipline may be a sign of a bolder anti-corruption drive.

A return to conservative rule could distance the island nation from the European Union.

Baghdad's struggle to contain unrest will only get more difficult with time.

President Goodluck Jonathan is trying to sideline the high-profile governor of his home region ahead of elections.

A new measure means to help professionalize the army by repairing morale and curbing corruption.

Al Qaeda and Iran represent ongoing threats to various targets around the world.