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UN warns of Rwanda terror in CAR

UN warns of Rwanda terror in CAR

Ban has warned that the current 5150 African troops and 2,000 French soldiers are overwhelmed by the chaos and lawlessness in CAR.

China hopes Afghanistan elections will bring peace

China hopes Afghanistan elections will bring peace

Seven million people voted in presidential and provincial elections at more than 6,300 polling stations.

Kerry: Washington to reevaluate peace talks

Kerry: Washington to reevaluate peace talks

The Israelis and Palestinians traded accusations over who was to blame for the near collapse of the current round of negotiations.

ECB keeps rates low amid talk of QE

ECB keeps rates low amid talk of QE

“There was a discussion of [Quantitative Easing] QE. It was not neglected in what was a rich and ample discussion,” ECB chief Mario Draghi said.

US markets buoyed by positive data

Markets have reacted with new record highs on the Fed's decision to keep interest rates low.

DPRK media: S Korean President ‘eccentric old maid’

DPRK media: S Korean President ‘eccentric old maid’

Park was criticised by Pyongyang's media after she suggested the UN provide medical help to pregnant women in North Korea.

Eurozone signals renewed growth, report says

To spur growth, the ECB has enacted policies to keep inflation rates at around 2 per cent throughout the eurozone.

Central African Republic marks grim anniversary

Central African Republic marks grim anniversary

CAR officials have asked the UN Security Council to authorise a peacekeeping force of at least 12,000 to end the ethnic conflict.

Nigeria urges UN help to fight Boko Haram

Nigeria urges UN help to fight Boko Haram

An emergency agency says two million people affected by the fighting are in need of humanitarian aid.

Obama curbs NSA collection of phone metadata

His plan would have phone metadata be collected and stored in bulk by communications companies, rather than the NSA.