13,000 families flee Fallujah amid Iraq standoff

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 00:02

More than 13,000 families have fled Fallujah, NGOs said, warning of a "critical" humanitarian situation.

Haqqani for dialogue among regional powers on Afghanistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:44

Former Pakistan Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani today urged regional powers to begin dialogue to prevent Afghanistan from slipping into a civil war-like situation after pullout of American troops later this year.

Iran ready to aid Iraqi army against terrorism

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 20:59

Iran is ready to provide military aid to the Iraqi army to help it in the fight against al Qaeda affiliated groups if the Arab country asks for such a help from Tehran, a senior defence official has said.

Sri Lankan troops on alert amid storm warning

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 00:17

Sri Lankan troops have been placed on alert to assist in disaster relief as people living in coastal areas in north and north-eastern parts of the island were warned to move inland as stormy weather hit the country.

Cambodian troops in riot gear break up factory strike

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 15:49

Cambodian troops armed with batons and rifles broke up a protest on Thursday by textile workers demanding a doubling of wages as part of a nation-wide strike by unions allied with the main opposition party.

Troops find six-tonne explosives cache in Mali: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 02:46

French and Chadian troops have destroyed almost six tonnes of explosives and weapons found in Mali`s rebel-infested desert north, the United Nations said on Monday.

Syrian troops kill 20 rebels in Homs province

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 07:29

The Syrian troops Saturday killed at least 20 rebels in the central province of Homs, as part of other heavy blows they have recently been dealing to the rebels in different areas, mainly the countryside of the capital Damascus, the official SANA news agency reported.

Syrian troops ambush, kill dozens of rebels

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 20:58

Syrian state TV and opposition activists say government forces have ambushed members of an al Qaeda-linked group.

Central African president makes fresh appeal for peace

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 21:00

The president of Central African Republic Tuesday made a new appeal for peace to stop the sectarian killings that have terrorised the country, while Burundian and Chadian troops sent to help restore calm traded fire in Bangui.

Nigerian troops kill 50 Islamists after barracks assault

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 07:23

Nigeria`s troops have killed over 50 Islamists and destroyed more than 20 vehicles during a massive hunt for fleeing Boko Haram insurgents who attacked an army barracks in a restive northeastern town, a spokesman said.

Chinese troops return from Chepzi after flag meeting

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 22:06

20 Chinese soldiers, who had last week entered Indian territory near the LAC and pitched their tents in Chepzi area in Ladakh, have returned after a flag meeting between the two sides, sources said on Monday.

Stapled visas, boundary dispute kept Arunachal in news in 2013

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:43

Incursion by Chinese troops, stapled visas, refugees, permanent residence certificates and boundary dispute with Assam were some of the issues that grabbed headlines in Arunachal Pradesh in 2013.