Conflict
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Anglican church in crisis over protest camp
Yesterday, after an embarrassing series of U-turns, top Church of England clerics said they would let protests at St Paul's continue. Is Christianity about politics or people power?
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Syrian leader warns of Middle East ‘fault lines’
President Assad of Syria has given a defiant interview to a UK newspaper, warning western powers that intervening in his country's affairs could tear apart the entire Middle East.
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Libya celebrates after dictator is gunned down
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, deposed tyrant of Libya, was killed yesterday by rebel fighters. His death marks the long-awaited end of the country's bloody but successful revolution.
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New drive to end ‘last armed conflict in Europe’
Demanding a permanent end to Basque separatist terror in Spain, international figures have urged lessons from successful peace processes elsewhere. But locals doubt there's a formula.
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For success in foreign wars, do less, says MP
A new book* by a globetrotting MP and academic gives Western nation-builders an A for effort but an F for achievement. In fact, he argues, the West is actually trying too hard.
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How your mobile phone fuels rape in Congo
A shocking new film links consumer electronics to the horrifying conflict in Congo, a country which experts say could be on the brink of a savage new war.
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UK Muslims hold rally against terrorism
This weekend, 12,000 Muslims attended the Peace for Humanity conference, urging peace and understanding between religions. Will a new Fatwa against Terror be successful?
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UN seeks Day of Peace for world at war
This week saw the tenth ever International Day of Peace – but in low-level conflicts around the world, the fighting continued. Will humanity ever achieve a real global ceasefire?
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Violence is a thing of the past, says professor
In a major new book, Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that when it comes to violence, we've never had it so good. Is killing part of human nature?
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Tragedy in paradise as Somali pirates strike
A 56-year-old woman kidnapped by pirates faces an unimaginable ordeal this week, after seeing her husband shot dead. Her story is part of a wider tragedy – that of the whole of Somalia.
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Cairo attack fuels global alarm over Israel
An embassy stormed and a desperate weekend of diplomatic pressure have turned the spotlight on Israel and the imminent threats it faces to its increasingly precarious future.
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Ten years on, 9/11 conspiracy fears still flourish
For millions around the world, the official story of 9/11 is the world's biggest lie. So-called 'Truthers' say the attacks were are a plot – carried out by the US government.
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Noose tightens on Gaddafi as new Libya takes shape
Rebel forces are now in control of over two thirds of Libya. As the search for Gaddafi intensifies, the world is looking to support and strengthen its fledgling government.
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Somali food crisis worsens to official famine
Two regions of Somalia were yesterday officially classified as in famine. UNICEF's chief says this story should get more space than the hacking scandal. Is he right?
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Longest war winds down after decade of bloodshed
The NATO campaign in Afghanistan is finally drawing to a close, as officials hand control of safe areas to Afghan troops. Is this transfer a victory – or a humiliating retreat?