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As Nigeria clamps down on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, it's going after the Russians.

North Korea defended its most recent nuclear test Thursday, saying countries which gave in to U.S. pressure suffered “tragic consequences.”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., filed Wednesday for cloture on the nomination of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense, saying it was the first time in history that such a nomination faced a filibuster.

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham urges his fellow senators to block voting on the two nominees. It may not be a good idea.

An Egyptian judge banned YouTube for 30 days after a viral anti-Islamic video led to violent demonstrations around the world.

In Libya, ruins from the ancient empires of Greece and Rome have been hidden in plain sight for decades.

People drinking alcohol, women not dressed modestly and those perceived to be either prostitutes or homosexuals have been targeted.

France has been mining Niger's uranium for many years, and now the poverty-stricken West African country is demanding a fairer share.

The full text of Hillary Clinton's last speech as U.S. Secretary of State, delivery on January 31st, 2013.

HRW has published its 2013 World Report with a particular focus on the social and political upheavals in North Africa and the Middle East.

The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Moaz al-Khatib, wrote on his Facebook that he was "ready for direct discussions" with Assad.

Al-Qaeda is re-emerging as a formidable fighting force in Mali and other unstable countries. But is the threat of terrorism contained?

A report from the head of the U.N. mission in Libya to the Security Council said that while the security situation has improved, Libya still needs a lot of help.

The Tuaregs in Mali have been engaged in periodic rebellions for the past 50 years.

President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are sitting down for their first-ever joint interview on CBS' "60 Minutes."

Political junkies and/or fashonistas may have noticed that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was wearing glasses during her Wednesday testimony for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. So what’s the story behind Clinton’s new accessory?

Here's a "who's who" to understanding the people, places and issues surrounding the Islamist counterinsurgency in Mali.

During his confirmation hearing on Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Kerry says a fiscally strong America is essential to foreign policy.

Clinton’s testimony over the Benghazi disaster is really about the need for more funding to strengthen U.S. embassies.

The secretary of state became impatient with Republican Ron Johnson's line of questioning on the consulate attacks.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's introductory testimony for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.