Author: AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)

Restrictions come into effect as Lebanese authorities seek to stem influx of people trying to escape the conflict.

Palestinian president says he is working on re-submission of resolution to UN that failed to win enough votes last week.

Paris suburb mayor accused of racism after refusal to allow baby of ethnic minority to be buried in municipal cemetery.

Moves to join ICC could invite lawsuits in US and elsewhere against Palestinian leaders for war crimes, official says.

Following influx of more than one million refugees, Syrians will need visas to enter neighbouring country from Monday.

Monitoring group says nearly half of those killed in the conflict last year were civilians.

At least 22 people killed in fighting between army and members from an unidentified rebel group close to DRC border.

Arab UN delegations endorse changes to a UN draft resolution setting timeframe for the creation of a Palestinian state.

Ukraine’s president signs bill renouncing non-aligned status, angering Russia which calls the move a security threat.

December 29 marks one year since Baher Mohamed, Mohamed Fahmy and Peter Greste were imprisoned on false charges.