Syrian military declares 72-hour calm across SyriaThe Syrian military has declared a 72-hour "regime of calm" covering all of Syria from 1 a.m. on Wednesday (2200 GMT Tuesday), a military source told Reuters. The military high command said in a statement that "a re More… |
After turbulent 2014, next year may be no calmerFrom financial crisis in Russia to cyber warfare with North Korea, 2014 has generated new flashpoints right into its final days, setting 2015 up to be just as turbulent. Almost all of the major confrontations, such as the battle w More… |
Arab League fails to calm Syria violenceSyrian tank fire killed at least three people in the city of Homs early on Friday as security forces pursued a violent crackdown on protesters despite a government agreement with the Arab League to stop shooting and talk to its opponents. More… |
Calm returning to Manama streetsCalm was slowly returning to the streets of Bahrain, a day after forces drove protesters off the streets and cleared a camp that had become a symbol of their demand for more rights. Pearl roundabout was a scene of devastation. Some tattere More… |
Bahrain returning to normalcy as talks setCalm returned to Bahrain ahead of talks on Sunday between the opposition and the Bahraini Crown Prince, even as protesters streamed back to the Pearl roundabout in Manama. The opposition is expected to put demands to His Royal Highnes More… |
Mousavi urges calm despite arrests: websiteIranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi has urged his supporters not to be provoked by the detention of one of his top allies and another reformer, a statement on his website said. Mousavi said the detention of reformers Alireza Hosse More… |