"New Somalia" risk as warlords rule in C. African Republic
The landlocked former French colony has been plunged into chaos since the Seleka rebels seized power from President Francois Bozize four months ago, triggering a humanitarian crisis in the heart of Africa largely ignored by the West
INSIGHT-Iraq security forces outmatched as "open war" returns
Three years after U.S. troops pulled out, declaring the mission of restoring peace more or less complete, Iraq is no longer a post-conflict nation dealing with residual violence. It is now, once again, a full-blown sectarian war zone, with armed factions that hold territory and kill civilians at will
134 people killed in clashes in Sudan's Darfur - tribal leader
Conflict has raged through the vast western region since 2003 when African tribes took up arms against the Arab government in Khartoum
A Canadian Humanitarian In Ethiopia (Staff Interview)
With an education in International Humanitarian Action and background experience working for NGOs, Canadian Brett Hanley was well positioned to take on the challenge of working for WFP's offices in Ethiopia. It’s a long way from her roots in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. We asked Brett about her life and work with WFP.
Up to 94 killed in tribal clashes in Darfur
SUDAN-DARFUR/:Up to 94 killed in tribal clashes in Darfur
New clashes between army and rebels in Sudan's main oil state
SUDAN-FIGHTING/:New clashes between army and rebels in Sudan's main oil state
North Korea heralds 60th anniversary of war "victory" with massive parade
KOREA-NORTH/ (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV):UPDATE 1-North Korea heralds 60th anniversary of war "victory" with massive parade