EXCLUSIVE-U.S. congressional hurdles lifted on arming Syrian rebels
President Barack Obama will move forward with a plan for the United States to arm the struggling Syrian rebels
Afghanistan: After attack, ICRC adapts to the evolving conflict
The proliferation and radicalization of armed groups in Afghanistan is aggravating an already unstable security environment. Ordinary people are suffering the effects in their daily lives, and civilian casualties are mounting. The ICRC remains strongly committed to helping people affected by the conflict and any other form of armed violence.
Afghan lawmakers vote to sack minister over security
AFGHANISTAN-MINISTER/ (UPDATE 4, TV):UPDATE 4-Afghan lawmakers vote to sack minister over security
Afghan parliament dismisses interior minister over worsening security
AFGHANISTAN-MINISTER/DISMISSAL (URGENT):Afghan parliament dismisses interior minister over worsening security
A photographer's encounter with innocence in a South Sudan refugee camp
British photographer Sebastian Rich has been working with UNHCR in Africa and the United States. The refugees he met there gave him food for thought.
Red Cross talking to Colombian rebels about release of U.S. captive
COLOMBIA-FARC/ (REPEAT):RPT-Red Cross talking to Colombian rebels about release of U.S. captive
Pakistan says seeks to reset frayed Afghan ties
AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN/ (PIX, TV):Pakistan says seeks to reset frayed Afghan ties