Congo’s feared M23 rebels end their insurgency
The movement ends its 20-month rebellion after U.N.-backed Congolese forces proclaim victory.
New kind of peacekeeper in Congo, this time ready to fight
The first U.N. offensive combat force might be the best chance for peace after more than 5 million deaths.
Fighting flares for second straight day in eastern Congo
Congo and Rwanda trade accusations amid renewed clashes between army and rebels.
Fight over genetically modified crops tears at Tanzania
Drought-tolerant corn is off-limits as groups debate the best approach for easing hunger across Africa.
After Nairobi Mall attack, backlash against Somalis
Key questions remain unanswered even as a murky investigation by Kenyan authorities leads to arrests.
With many missing after mall siege, Kenyans want answers
Many are in an emotional limbo amid a search for relatives and friends who haven’t been seen since the attack.
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India’s blue helmets
After years of leading the peacekeeping mission in Congo, India is scaling back on its military commitments.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 after strongest storm ravages central region
- More than 100 dead in Philippines after typhoon’s onslaught
- Maldives presidential election leads to runoff but 2nd place candidate wants it postponed
- Typhoon Haiyan slams Philippines
- Chess world championship match between Anand and Carlsen begins with quick draw
Middle East
- No nuclear deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat, Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
- Kerry: US understands, respects 'very strong feelings' of friends, allies on Iran
- Kerry: Iran talks 'a long and interesting process, but a very productive one'
- No nuke deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat and Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
The Americas
- Venezuela wins seventh Miss Universe as nation keeps churning out beauty amid economic crisis
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
- Colombia club shooting leaves 8 dead, 6 injured
- Venezuelans stand in line all night for bargain TVs after leader seizes appliances store chain
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan