Ceasefire in Syria agreed at Munich talks

US and Russia among powers to agree on cessation of hostilities ‘within a week’ and delivery of humanitarian aid – but no end in sight to Russian airstrikesA cessation of hostilities is to come into force in Syria within a week and…

Why Libya matters again?

Since a NATO-led air war toppled the regime of Muammar al-Qaddafi five years ago, Western governments have kept their distance from Libya, even as it plunged into a disastrous civil war. But the country is back in the headlines, and for…

Libya’s ISIS growth threatens European countries

Counter-terrorism officers in the Metropolitan Police are increasingly concerned that so-called Islamic State's foothold in Libya could become a second springboard, after Syria, for attacks on the UK and the rest of Europe. As the US-led…