Ambika Kandasamy
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2015 is proving to be another deadly year for free speech
From Paris to Cairo, controversial and opposition voices continue to be targeted and silenced around the world. → Read More
What Boris Nemtsov’s death means for Russia’s opposition movement
Analysis from writers and experts who give the view from Moscow. → Read More
Islamic State is just the latest radical group to destroy ancient art
From Khmer Rouge in Cambodia to the Taliban in Afghanistan, numerous movements have destroyed and stolen historic artifacts. → Read More
Check out these gorgeous photos of Chinese New Year celebrations around the world
From Indonesia to England, revelers are ringing in the year of the sheep. → Read More
2015 is on pace to break the record for migrant deaths in the Mediterranean
The latest deaths in the Mediterranean have reignited the debate on how the European Union should deal with the crisis. → Read More
Epic overnight negotiations end in a peace deal for Ukraine (LIVE BLOG)
Given how quickly the first peace deal — also brokered in Minsk — fell apart last year, it's probably not quite time to get your hopes up. → Read More
Here's how world leaders are trying to end the war in eastern Ukraine
Weapons. Sanctions. Diplomacy. What will resolve the conflict? → Read More
UAE says its jets resume airstrikes against Islamic State
Tuesday's flights were the first publicly announced attacks since the UAE said on Sunday it would resume operations. → Read More
This infographic shows how deadly the war in eastern Ukraine is
While Obama considers arming Ukraine, here's a quick snapshot of the conflict. → Read More
Can weapons from the US really help end Ukraine's brutal war?
Eight former US officials made a case for it this week. But not everyone is on board with the proposal. → Read More
Border clashes flare after Hezbollah attack on Israeli army convoy (LIVE BLOG)
The attack marks a significant escalation of tensions between the two sides, which fought a bitter war in 2006 that left more than 1,000 Lebanese civilians dead. → Read More
Ukraine parliament declares Russia an 'aggressor state' (LIVE BLOG)
And it voted to designate separatists' 'Republics' in eastern Ukraine as 'terrorist organizations.' → Read More
One day after peace talks, another spike in deadly violence in eastern Ukraine (LIVE BLOG)
And civilians are paying the price. → Read More
Europe on edge after spate of attacks and anti-terror raids (LIVE BLOG)
A hostage situation unfolded in France, while police in Belgium detained 13 suspects following an anti-terror raid. → Read More
Meanwhile, in Syria: Another attempt to end the devastating war (LIVE BLOG)
Russia's trying to mediate talks between the opposition and the regime. → Read More
The latest edition of Charlie Hebdo is out (LIVE BLOG)
The issue has already sold out in France. → Read More
Boko Haram's deadly tactics in Nigeria appear to be getting more vicious (LIVE BLOG)
The estimated death toll of the group's latest assault in the town of Baga is 2,000. → Read More
France to deploy 10,000 soldiers in the country (LIVE BLOG)
'The threats remain and we have to protect ourselves from them,' Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said. → Read More
Manhunt for Paris shooting suspects continues (LIVE BLOG)
Police say two suspects in the shooting at the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which killed 12 people on Wednesday, are still at large. → Read More
Germans rally against rising tide of xenophobia and racism (LIVE BLOG)
The demonstrations counter the huge anti-immigration demonstrations held Monday by the country's far right. → Read More