Syria UN Security Council slams use of chlorine weapons in Syria A US-backed resolution has been approved by 14 members, including Russia, while Venezuela abstained. 6 March 2015
Ukraine Locals brace for Ukraine troops to take back Vuhlehirsk Ten kilometers from Debaltseve lies the small town of Vuhlehirsk captured by rebels earlier this month. Local residents now believe the Ukrainian 16 February 2015
Ukraine Ukraine forces and pro-Russian rebels trade ceasefire violation claims Ukraine government forces remain dug-in, encircled by pro-Russian rebels, leaving a European brokered peace plan on the verge of collapse. Fighting 16 February 2015
Ukraine Rebels push on with their assault on Ukrainian government positions ahead of peace talks More than 10 civilians and soldiers have been killed in rocket fire deep inside Ukrainian government-held territory on the eve of peace talks. The 11 February 2015
Germany Ukraine crisis: Hot topic provokes conflicting views at Munich Security Conference The crisis in Ukraine tops the agenda as the three-day Munich Security Conference gets underway. Whether or not to provide Ukraine with weaponry is proving a contentious topic. 7 February 2015
USA Debate over brisk Christmas gun sales in US amid recent tragedies Recent gun tragedies in the US raise the whole question of firearms ownership this Christmas. 25 December 2014
USA Delta worker smuggled guns onto flights from Atlanta to New York Two men have been charged with smuggling firearms onto commercial airliners between Atlanta and New York. 24 December 2014
Nigeria Nigeria soldiers face death penalty for mutiny A Nigerian court has sentenced 54 soldiers to death for refusing to fight Boko Haram Islamists. The men were found guilty of mutiny, refusing to help 18 December 2014
USA Sandy Hook families sue gun manufacturer two years on from mass school shooting On the second anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school, families are suing the manufacturer of the gun used in the tragedy. 15 December 2014
Kosovo Guns destroyed in Kosovo security operation The authorities in Kosovo have destroyed more than 2,000 rifles and small firearms as part of an effort to improve security in the Balkan country 2 December 2014