Roundup: Syria’s violence extends its reach, undermines UN observer mission
The incessant violence in Syria extended its reach on Tuesday and targeted the UN observers who were supposed to have a “calming effect” in restive Syrian areas.
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More measures in Egypt to secure presidential election
A total of about 14,500 judges will be monitoring Egypt’s presidential election slated for late May, a judicial source told local media on Tuesday.
Realizing national reconciliation: sole means to restoring peace, security in Somalia
The realization of national reconciliation is the only way to restoring peace and stability in Somalia, a Chinese UN diplomat said here on Tuesday.
Roundup: Somalia enters “critical stage” as end of transition period nears
Somalia is entering the “most critical stage” as the end of its transitional governing period approaches, a UN envoy said here on Tuesday, calling on the international community to boost efforts to help the Horn of Africa country through the process of peace building and national reconciliation.
Somali president says government working on transition roadmap
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, president of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG), said here on Tuesday that his country is working to implement a roadmap of transition.
WFP to expand voucher food program in Somalia
Thousands of Somalis will get food aid through an innovative initiative that would help people buy nutritious food from local traders with cash vouchers, the UN World Food Program (WFP) said here on Tuesday.
Brazilian president slams high interest rates
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff Tuesday criticized Brazilian banks for charging consumers and companies high interest rates, saying they were one of the country’s main obstacles to growth.
Colombian gov’t offers help to secure French journalist’ s release
The Colombian government Tuesday announced it was willing to offer help to facilitate the handover of a French journalist who was kidnapped by the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on April 28.
Austrian chancellor to take part in NATO Summit
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann would take part in the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago on a last-minute decision, according to local media on Monday.
Nigerian drug agency seizes 9.5 kg cocaine
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 9.5 kg of creamy cocaine, valued at 90 million naira (600,000 U. S. dollars) at the Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), it said on Monday.
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