John Kerry, Sergei Lavrov agree Syria truce holding, extend it by 48 hours
The United States and Russia agreed that the Syrian cessation of hostilities that began on Monday had largely held and should be extended for another 48 hours despite the sporadic violence, the US State Department said on Wednesday.
Sep 15, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
UN envoy hails ‘significant drop in violence’ in Syria on first day of ceasefire
The UN`s Syria envoy on Tuesday applauded a fall in violence through the first 24 hours of a fragile ceasefire but said security concerns meant aid convoys had not yet deployed.
Sep 14, 2016, 01:06 AM IST
Syria ceasefire takes effect with Assad emboldened, opposition wary
The ceasefire in Syria is the boldest expression yet of hope by the administration of US President Barack Obama that it can work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Sep 13, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
US-Russia plan 'may be last chance to save Syria': John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry Monday urged Syria's warring parties to observe a US-Russian brokered ceasefire and warned it could be the last chance to save the country.
Sep 13, 2016, 02:51 AM IST
90 killed in Syria after US-Russia ceasefire pact
At least 90 people were killed in airstrikes in northern Syria just hours after the US and Russia reached an agreement on a ceasefire, set to begin on Monday, authorities announced.
Sep 11, 2016, 09:21 AM IST
90 killed in airstrikes in northern Syria hours after US-Russia ceasefire pact
At least 90 people were killed in airstrikes in northern Syria just hours after the US and Russia reached an agreement on a ceasefire, set to begin on Monday, authorities announced.
Sep 11, 2016, 08:42 AM IST
Pakistan Army violates ceasefire in Akhnoor sector, Indian troops fight back
"Our troops are effectively retaliating the Pakistan firing using the same calibre weapons," an official said.
Sep 02, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Three BSF jawans get gallantry for retaliating Pak ceasefire violation
BSF was raised in 1965 and is tasked with guarding the two sensitive Indian borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Aug 14, 2016, 21:19 PM IST
Russia declares three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia's defence ministry has said it would hold fire around Syria's ravaged city of Aleppo for three hours each day to allow humanitarian aid in, an initiative the UN said is insufficient to meet the city's needs.
Aug 11, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Russia announces daily ceasefires in Syria's Aleppo for aid to get in
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday there would be daily three-hour ceasefires in Syria`s Aleppo starting from Thursday to allow humanitarian convoys to enter the city safely.
Aug 11, 2016, 00:00 AM IST
Five soldiers killed, 8 wounded in attack in Turkey's southeast: Sources
Five soldiers were killed and eight others were wounded in Turkey's southeastern Sirnak province on Wednesday in an attack believed to have been carried out by militants of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), security sources said.
Aug 10, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
UN urges Aleppo ceasefire to repair water system, stem outbreaks
The United Nations called on Tuesday for an urgent ceasefire in the divided Syrian city of Aleppo, where it said two million people lack access to clean water, putting people, especially children, at risk of disease.
Aug 09, 2016, 23:05 PM IST
Germany evacuates its nationals, foreigners from South Sudan
Germany said it was evacuating its nationals and other foreigners from South Sudan.
Jul 13, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
Ceasefire holds for second day in South Sudan capital
A ceasefire in South Sudan`s capital appeared to hold for a second straight day after an intense fighting.
Jul 13, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
Ceasefire declared after deadly South Sudan clashes
South Sudan`s President and his estranged deputy ordered a ceasefire Monday after a new day of heavy fighting in the capital that sent thousands fleeing and threatened a return to civil war.
Jul 12, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Syrian army extends ceasefire for 72 hours
The Syrian army extended an ongoing ceasefire in the country for an additional 72 hours, officials said.
Jul 12, 2016, 08:34 AM IST
Soldier killed along LoC as Pakistan violates ceasefire
Pakistan on Monday violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control.
Jul 11, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Colombia government, FARC rebels sign ceasefire
The Colombian government and the FARC rebel force signed a definitive ceasefire and disarmament agreement Thursday, one of the last steps on the path to ending their half-century conflict.
Jun 24, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Colombia government, rebels agree to full ceasefire
Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group reached agreement Wednesday on a definitive ceasefire in Latin America`s longest civil war, they said in a joint statement.
Jun 22, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
Colombia government, rebels on verge of definitive ceasefire: FARC
Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group have "nearly" struck an agreement on a definitive ceasefire in their more than half-century-old conflict, rebel representatives announced on Wednesday.
Jun 22, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
