Russia launches "Africa Corps" as Putin looks to hurt US
A Russian milblogger posted a purported recruitment ad for the new unit offering lucrative salaries for helping Moscow "counter Western influence."
Hidden parts of ancient Greek city revealed after flooding
The ancient city was founded in 631 B.C. and became one of the most important cities of the Hellenic world before being Romanized.
The U.S. Needs a New Africa Strategy
As American influence has receded in Sub-Saharan Africa, our major adversaries have moved in.
Dramatic video shows people clinging to cars during Libya flood
Storm Daniel was slow-moving and laden with moisture, which produced devastating floods in Libya.
China Is Fueling Chaos and Funding Warlords in Libya—While Biden Stands By
China has been fanning the flames by backing Bashagha's military assault—while the Biden administration stands on the sidelines.
Meloni Needs To Stand Firm on Immigration
Brussels is out of touch with democratic people's movements, such as the one led by Meloni, across EU member states.
Facing unrest, Iran credits U.S. wars in helping Islamic Republic survive
"The U.S. unintentionally helped Iran through aggression in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and supporting instability in Syria," Iran's U.N. mission told Newsweek.
Libyan charged in 1988 Lockerbie bombing now in U.S. custody
The U.S. charged Abu Agela Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi for his alleged involvement in the bombing two years ago.
Russia's Wagner Group Is About More Than Mercenaries
The Wagner Group, a Russia-based private military company (PMC), is more than what it seems. It is also, as I testified before the United Kingdom's House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, a terrorist group.
Exclusive: China Tops U.S. as Favorite Power Among Arabs Despite Challenges
"China stepped in with a number of advantages, with few regional entanglements and a stated desire to remain apolitical," expert Michael Robbins said.
Meet the Former U.S. POW Training Ukrainians to Fight Russia
VanDyke has started a training program for Ukrainian civilians in Lviv and plans to train fighters in Kyiv and on the front line.
Who Are the Wagner Group? Putin's Private Army Fighting In Ukraine
The elite unit—which is also known as Liga—was formed in 2014, during the war in Donbas in Eastern Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Man Sworn in As Libya's New Leader Speaks Out On His Fight for Recognition
"I intend to pursue collaboration and transparency to move our country forward," Fathi Bashagha, one of two men claiming to be Libya's prime minister, told Newsweek.
More Countries Added to CDC COVID High Risk List As U.S. Cases Drop
A majority of the world's countries currently qualify as having a "very high risk" for COVID-19.
Biden Killed Less Civilians in First Year Than Any U.S. Leader This Century
But Airwars' Emily Tripp also said, compared to prior years, activists "haven't had that level of communication" and "haven't seen that level of interest" from the Pentagon to look into claims.
The Coming Middle East Narco Wars
The Captagon drug trade not only facilitates Bashar al-Assad's atrocities against the Syrian people, but could also create further instability through the widespread proliferation of amphetamine usage in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond.
Over 160 Migrants Have Drowned off Libya in a Week as More Flee to Europe
International Organization for Migration spokeswoman Safa Msehli said recent incidents have brought the death toll this year to about 1,500 migrants drowned.
U.S. Judge Stalls Trial for Former Gadhafi Lieutenant Amid Libya Elections
Khalifa Hifter, a presidential candidate, is facing three civil lawsuits alleging that he was responsible for the torture and deaths of political adversaries.
Libyan Court Says Gadhafi's Son Can Run for President Despite Convictions
Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown and slain by a NATO-supported uprising in 2011, plunging the North African country into a decade of violence and disorder.
Libya's Stability is About More Than Libya
A democratic Libya would benefit all its neighbors, from those who share its borders to those across the Mediterranean.
Ship Captain Convicted in Italy for Returning 101 Rescued Migrants to Libya
As Libya is not considered a safe port by the U.N. refugee agency or the European Union, the captain was convicted on abandonment-related charges.
Libya Migrant Raid Injures at Least 15, Kills 1 as 5,000 People Rounded Up
The U.N.'s humanitarian coordinator for Libya condemned the raids, which resulted in unarmed migrants being harassed in their homes, beaten and shot.
Is ISIS Making a Comeback in Libya?
For years, observers have warned that Libya's civil war could provide the perfect storm for the group to recruit new members and launch attacks. It looks like those predictions may finally be coming true.
Around 500 Migrants Intercepted off Libyan Coast in 1 Day, Sent Back
According to an International Organization for Migration spokeswoman, the migrants returned to Libya included nine children and 43 children.
Russia, Turkey Reach Agreement to Remove Troops From Libya: U.S. Official
The U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told the Associated Press that the deal is not yet done, but each country is prepared to discuss an incremental withdrawal of about 300 troops by both sides.
Joe Biden Mixed up Syria With Libya at G7 Press Conference
The president was talking about how the United States and Russia can work together to help the people of "Libya."
42 Migrants Returned to Libya After 2 Dozen Feared Dead From Drowning
Around 7,000 Europe-bound migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya so far this year, according to the International Organization for Migration.
The Middle East Cannot Afford for Jordan to Become a Second Libya
The king of Jordan is a popular figure and a symbol of unity in a very demographically complicated country.
Biden and the Middle East
If there was ever a time for the U.S. to seriously consider a troop withdrawal from the Middle East, that time is now.
5 Dead, Including 3 Children, Latest to Die During Migration From Libya
The latest deadly shipwreck marks a growing issue from the country—last month, at least 55 migrants were found dead off the coast of Libya.