Ukraine President offers opposition top govt posts

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 02:10

Ukrainian opposition leaders held fresh talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Saturday after overnight clashes between radical protesters and police, and an attempt by other activists to occupy the main energy ministry building.

Ukraine opposition sets 24-hour deadline

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 07:39

Opposition leaders in Ukraine are asking protesters to refrain from clashing with police for the next 24 hours, after at least two demonstrators were shot and killed in confrontations with police.

Syrian opposition urges probe into torture charges

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:55

The Syrian opposition today called for an international inquiry into allegations of mass torture and killings of people detained by the regime.

Syria peace conference exposes deep rifts over Assad

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 22:26

Syria`s government and opposition, meeting for the first time, angrily spelled out their mutual hostility on Wednesday at a U.N. peace conference where world powers also offered sharply divergent views on forcing out Bashar al-Assad.

Turkey warns Syria opposition of attack risk in Istanbul: Sources

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 20:23

Turkey has warned Syria`s opposition in exile it could be the target of an attack in Istanbul by groups linked to al Qaeda or loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, opposition sources told Reuters.

Syrian opposition to present transition timetable: Delegate

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 20:09

The Syrian opposition plans to present a three- to six-month timetable to set up a transitional governing body to prevent talks with President Bashar al-Assad`s government from dragging on for years, an opposition delegate said on Wednesday.

Syrian opposition divided over Geneva II peace talks?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 13:19

It seems that trouble is reportedly brewing in Syrian opposition ahead of crucial peace talks due to take place in Switzerland on Wednesday.

Syrian opposition suspends participation in Geneva II

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:42

Syria`s main opposition group, the Syrian National Coaltion (SNC) Monday said it is suspending its participation in the Geneva II conference on the Syrian crisis as the UN has invited Iran.

Kerry hails Syria opposition vote to attend peace conference

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 15:21

US Secretary of State John Kerry has welcomed the decision of the Syria`s opposition leaders to attend the Geneva II conference that aims to bring an end to the war there.

Syria opposition head says going to Geneva to remove Assad

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 03:57

Syria`s opposition chief Ahmad Jarba has said his opposition group has agreed to attend an international peace conference only to secure the removal of President Bashar al-Assad from power.

Thai opposition leader threatens to take over government

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:48

Thai opposition leader Suthep Thaugsuban Tuesday threatened to take over the administration of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and also take key cabinet ministers into custody if they did not resign.

Thai opposition protesters attempt Bangkok `shutdown`

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 06:20

Thai anti-government protesters are vowing to "shut down" Bangkok Monday in an effort to prevent upcoming elections and topple the government as the country`s political crisis teeters on the brink of a tumultuous new phase.