Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Latest News Jan 19, 2013 Clinton 'Deeply Concerned' About Algeria Hostage Crisis U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she is "deeply concerned" about the ongoing hostage crisis in Algeria, and called on the Algerian government to do everything in its power to save lives. ... Read more... Panetta: Terrorists 'Will Have No Place to Hide' U.S. and allied officials are working "around the clock" to resolve the hostage situation in Algeria, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said. ... Read more... Reports: Malian, French Forces Retake Second Town Officials in Mali say French-backed government forces have retaken a second town that had been seized by Islamist militants. Read more... Featured Free Resource Defense Systems Provides the most comprehensive, integrated coverage of defense information technology, C4ISR and net-centric warfare. Rape and torture among serious rights violations spawned by Mali crisis – UN report The ongoing crisis in Mali has led to serious human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, rape and torture. Read more... UN team set to arrive in Mali to assist Government resolve ongoing crisis A United Nations team is set to arrive in the Malian capital of Bamako tomorrow to support the national authorities in their quest to restore constitutional order and territorial integrity. ... Read more... IAEA, Iran Fail to Reach Deal on Nuclear Inspections The chief United Nations nuclear inspector says no deal has been reached with Iran to investigate its controversial nuclear program, but that a meeting will take place next month. ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Fierce Homeland Security Tracks the latest news and developments in domestic national security. Pakistan Pledges To Free All Afghan Taliban Pakistan has said it plans to release all Afghan Taliban prisoners still in its custody. Read more... UN officials alarmed by effect of systematic violence on civilians in Syria Two senior United Nations officials stressed that the continued indiscriminate violence in Syria is worsening the human rights and humanitarian situations faced by civilians. ... Read more...