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Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
September 11, 2026Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
August 3, 2026Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
July 27, 2026Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
June 22, 2026Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
June 9, 2026Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
April 30, 2026Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says - Reuters
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says Reuters
April 30, 2026Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
April 27, 2026Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships - Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships Reuters
April 24, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president
General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
April 2, 2026Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
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Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Suu Kyi's son has mounted an international campaign demanding proof of life for the democracy icon Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to meet a delegation from the Internationa
Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Victor Jara is still remembered decades later as a victim of the Pinochet regime Police in Chile say they have captured a man convicted years ago of the kidnapping and murder of popular folk singer V
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
Myanmar's military was responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over the six-month election period last year, the UN says. A new report covering from August to January says credible sources have
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The four young men in the rebel camp hidden deep in jungle-covered mountains never wanted a part in Myanmar's civil war. They didn't choose to be soldiers for the military either. One had been a che
New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan's comfort women
Yangon, Myanmar – Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president on Thursday ordered deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, five years after sweeping her into detention in a 2021 coup.
AUDIO: Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
NewsRadio A new photo of Myanmar's detained former president Aung San Suu Kyi was broadcast on state media. (Myanmar State TV) Myanmar's detained former president Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest in Naypyidaw
Suu Kyi, 80, has been detained by the junta since a deadly civil war erupted after the February 2021 coup Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest in the capital , more
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, the country's state media has reported. The 80-year-old Nobel laureate has been held in detention - probably in a m
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says
Asia Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, was initially sentenced to 33 years but will now have just over 18 years left to serve. A Myanmar protester living in Japan holds a placard of Myanmar's detained former le
Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed democratically elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear. Save Share Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has cut all prisoners’
Myanmar reduces ousted leader Suu Kyi’s prison term in new amnesty
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi waits to address judges of the International Court of Justice on the second day of three days of hearings in The Hague, Netherlands, on Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Peter
Russian Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal after Malian rebel offensive
Russian Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal after Malian rebel offensive 27 April, 04:31 PM
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships
Reuters Published : 24 Apr 2026, 01:57 PM Updated : 24 Apr 2026, 01:57 PM Myanmar's junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 6
Myanmar's military reduces Aung San Suu Kyi's sentences, still faces decades in prison
Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's military-led government has reduced the prison sentences of ouste
El Gobierno de Myanmar reduce la condena de cárcel de la exlíder y Nobel de la Paz Aung San Suu Kyi
El actual presidente, que llegó al poder con un golpe de Estado hace cinco años, amnistía a más de 4.300 presos El Gobierno de Myanmar (la antigua Birmania) ha reducido este viernes la condena de cár
Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
Just seven days after he made the fateful decision to launch his coup against the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on 1 February 2021, General Min Aung Hlaing made a promise; to hold elections,
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in Burkina Faso since Ibrahim Traoré seized power three years ago in acts amounting to "war crimes and crimes against humanity", a new report says. Human Ri