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Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval?
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Syria
The top UN court has ordered Syria to do all it can to prevent torture
The International Court of Justice in The Hague issued an interim order directing the Syrian government to “take all measures within its powers” to prevent torture.
Myanmar
We Shouldn’t Fear a Resistance Victory in Myanmar
As the national uprising against Myanmar’s junta gains strength, a question hovers over the widening campaign. If this patchwork of ethnic armed groups, deposed leaders, activists and armed defense forces succeeds, would they be able to govern, or would the country descend into greater chaos?
Syria
French court issues arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad for complicity in war crimes
A French court has issued an international arrest warrant for the Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for complicity in war crimes against humanity linked to chemical weapon attacks on civilians.
Libya
Russia’s plans for Libya could shift regional power balance
As Moscow tightens its grip on the eastern regions of Libya, it has triggered new geopolitical tremors within the wider North Africa region, parts of the Mediterranean and even further west, across the Atlantic.
Ukraine
The West could live with a frozen Ukraine conflict
Wars don’t always end in peace. Conflicts can also end in a stalemate, sometimes for decades. Just look at Korea and Cyprus, which have been divided for 70 and 49 years, respectively. Ukraine may be heading for a similarly frozen conflict with Russia.
Ukraine
Ex-Nato chief proposes Ukraine joins without Russian-occupied territories
A former Nato secretary general has put forward a proposal for Ukraine to join the military alliance, but stripped of the territories occupied by Russia.
Myanmar
A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses
The military-installed president of Myanmar has warned that the country is in danger of breaking apart if the government cannot control fighting which has broken out in Shan State.
Libya
Libyan officials pledge to continue political crisis talks
The President of Libya’s High Council of State and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Tobruk agreed Wednesday to continue consultations on the country’s political crisis.