Europeans may be concerned about Mideast instability, but they're preoccupied with other issues and have little influence in region
Lawyers, activists urge United Nations to do more to force Syria to allow humanitarian aid into country
Russia’s intervention in Ukraine surprised many experts, but some say it should have been expected based partly on its interaction with Armenia last fall
Human rights watchdog says guide book should have impact even in some of globe’s most repressive countries
Eastern Ukraine Russian speakers might appeal to Moscow's expansionist designs but region is large, difficult to control
Ukraine has several special police forces, including the Security Service and the Berkut riot police, both of which have been implicated in the Kyiv shootings
Both sides in the Middle East peace talks have now stepped back from commitments they made last year that got the process started. And U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who has been determined through many difficult visits to the region, has now canceled plans for another visit though some discussions among negotiators are continuing. VOA’s Al Pessin reports on the implications of the apparent breakdown in the talks.
Internet-savvy Turks find workarounds; latest moves could cut off an important avenue for political engagement by Turkey’s young generation
As Russia’s annexation of Crimea played out in recent weeks, Ukrainians and Russians elsewhere shared in the drama and controversy - largely but not entirely along ethnic lines. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London on how Russians and Ukrainians there are reacting to the change.
Russian troops and their local allies in Crimea have increased pressure on Ukraine’s military since Russia moved to annex the region. From London, VOA’s Al Pessin reports on the military situation in eastern Ukraom London, VOA’s Al Pessin reports on the military situation in eastern Ukraine.
Senior Russian diplomats sits with American and other Western officials to work on the Iran nuclear issue despite the ongoing standoff over Crimea
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says his Russian counterpart is taking proposals to President Vladimir Putin that could start a process to defuse the Ukraine crisis. VOA's Al Pessin reports from London
International efforts to defuse the situation in Ukraine will continue Thursday; Meanwhile, tension over Russia's military moves boiled over in parts of eastern Ukraine
Analysts say Western nations have few options for influencing situation but a political solution may still be possible
Growing number of women are using the opportunity of the uprising to make a revolution in their own lives
Hoping to change existing system, students in Kyiv say they want to break with corrupt Soviet past, live free and without fear
In lull after unrest, many flocked to church which is seen as having played an important role during recent anti-government protests in Ukraine
Traditional Ukrainian saying, 'glory to the heroes,' takes on new meaning as it is displayed on a hillside, endlessly repeated in greetings
Thousands who gathered in Kyiv seemed somewhat celebratory, but also mournful after loss of life
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei predicted the talks will 'lead nowhere' but said he does not oppose them
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