Signs Emerge of Major Ukraine Rebel Offensive Looming
The New York Times reports on a potential new development in the conflict in eastern Ukraine: Signs emerged Friday pointing…
Coup Fears Rise in Yemen as Rebels Storm Palace
The New York Times reports on developments in an internal conflict in Yemen: Houthi rebel militiamen seized control of the…
Get ready for future crisis in food production in Southeast Asia
This article on the Jakarta Post website discusses the factors threatening food production in Southeast Asia: Apart from the recent…
Winter Storm Takes Toll on Refugees in Lebanon
The Wall Street Journal reports on the plight facing Syrian refugees living in Lebanon after a winter storm hit the…
Boko Haram’s Insurgency Is Now One Of The Deadliest Conflicts On Earth
Business Insider reports on the deadly insurgency being carried out by militant Islamic group Boko Haram in Nigeria: Boko Haram's rampage…
Bulgaria ‘Unable to Receive More Refugees’ – Deputy PM Kalfin
Novinite reports on comments made by Bulgaria's deputy Prime Minister on the situation facing his country in regards to refugees:…
Alice Springs and Bendigo flood as South Australia braces for heavy rain
The Guardian reports on events in south Australia as communities there prepare for the heaviest rainfall in decades: Emergency crews…
Libya conflict threatens entire Maghreb
This report by Al-Monitor illustrates the destabilizing threat posed to the Maghreb by the growing presence of extremist groups such…
India-Pakistan tensions rise after border clashes in Kashmir
The Financial Times reports on renewed tensions between India and Pakistan as a result of violent incidents in recent months…
Cynical Europe, ‘ghost ships’ and the largest refugee crisis since WWII
This report by Deutsche Welle illustrates the situation in Italy in recent months as it faces an influx of refugees…