The United Nations has appealed for more troops and equipment for its peacekeeping force in Mali. The UN force, which took over security duties in July, has less than half of its mandated strength of more than 12,000 military personnel. Bert Koenders, the UN’s special representative to Mali, said recent …

Syria’s deputy prime minister says peace talks could take place in late November, saying it is the only way to resolve the conflict in his country. International peace talks on the Syria conflict could take place next month, a top Syrian official says, claiming the long-awaited conference was closer than …

Soldiers with the Northern Hurricane Brigade armed group, which is fighting on the side of the Syrian opposition, surrendered to the Turkish authorities. According to data of the local media, 85 people have surrendered to a police station close to the border after Turkey opened fire at the Syrian territory. …