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Arabs endorse UN bid to end Israeli occupation
9 UN votes are needed to adopt a resolution, which could face a veto from the US.
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South Sudan warned of UN sanctions
The US warned South Sudan’s president and rebel leader to engage in serious peace talks.
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Zuma arrives in New York
President Jacob Zuma will address the UN on Wednesday on Millennium Development Goals.
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UN Security Council plans to suppress foreign extremist fighters
A draft resolution targets foreign extremist fighters travelling to conflicts anywhere in world.
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Libyan militia tighten control of airport
At least 15 people have been killed since Sunday.
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102 CAR Muslims escorted to safety
A witness said 102 Muslims guarded by 150 French troops left the northern suburb of PK-12 on Sunday.
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Thousands flee gun battle in CAR
The mainly Muslim Seleka rebel coalition seized power in the country a year ago.
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Ukraine threatens military action
The acting president warned of military action after pro-Russian separatists ignored an ultimatum to leave.
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Chad to withdraw CAR troops
The troops will remain in place while the practicalities of the withdrawal are confirmed.
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UN aims to evacuate Muslims from CAR
The UN is trying to urgently evacuate 19,000 Muslims from Bangui and other parts of the CAR.
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UN raises alarm on rising Darfur violence
Dozens have been killed in recent weeks during fighting between rebels and security forces.
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EU CAR mission in jeopardy
The EU drew up plans to send 800 - 1,000 soldiers to CAR to join 6,000 African and 2,000 French troops.
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Mass grave found in CAR
Witnesses say they saw dozen decomposed bodies at the military camp.
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UN: More troops needed in CAR
General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon said violence between Christians & Muslims continues to worsen.
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UN approves deployment plan to CAR
France sent its troops to the CAR last month to assist African Union peacekeepers.
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UN urges end to ransom payments
The council said that ransom payment incentivises future incidents of kidnapping for ransom.
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CAR: 8 dead in capital, rebel leaders flee
More than 1 million people have been displaced since rebels seized power in March.
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16 killed as CAR leader is sworn in
Reports say at least 16 people were killed on Thursday as Catherine Samba-Panza was sworn in.
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Syrian opposition wants Assad out
The opposition says the international community now realises that Assad cannot stay in power.
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UN: CAR children recruited to fight
The UN envoys say more 6,000 children have been recruited to commit atrocities along religious lines.
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CAR's new leader to listen to armed groups
A spokesman for anti-balaka fighters said he believed the new president could end the violence.
