Civilian deaths mount as U.S. drones strike Pakistan
A small sampling of media headlines points to a problem raised repeatedly by international, peace and human rights organizations.
New report says Taliban would renounce al Qaeda
A new report by a leading British defense and security think-tank finds that Taliban leaders and members "deeply regret" their past association with Al-Qa'ida, and top-ranking Taliban officials say a cease-fire could be negotiated in Afghanistan as part of a broader agreement.
Colombian government, pressured, will negotiate with FARC
Colombian President Santos confirmed that his government and the FARC signed an agreement Havana that peace talks would begin in October in Oslo.
Indigenous mobilization challenges Colombian government
Indigenous resistance in Colombia has become a social movement.
Extremism, foreign intervention dangers increase in Mali
The political situation in the West African country of Mali has taken a significant turn for the worse.
Iran rights group demands release of political prisoner “hostages”
The Islamic Republic's political prisoners are hostages held to terrorize the nation, says UK-based Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People's Rights.
An in-depth look at Germany’s Left Party congress
The media were keen for a real wide split in the party. In truth, a lot of the members feared the same.
Iran rights group warns U.S. Congress: Don’t step up war drive
Peace and human rights organizations are urging the U.S. Congress not to pass a resolution which they say will increase the chances of war with Iran.
Key steps for a just and lasting Middle East peace
The most volatile tinderbox area of the world where the danger of war exists is the Middle East.
