David Blair's Blog, page 28

No more debt forgiveness for Greece, says Angela Merkel

German Chancellor stands firm in face of demands from Greece's new anti-austerity government

Like circling scorpions, Israel and Hizbollah have both drawn blood

Analysis: the conventional wisdom holds that a new Lebanon war is unlikely, but Israel may take advantage of Hizbollah's involvement in Syria

Holocaust Memorial Day: Telegraph revealed Nazi gas chambers three years before liberation of Auschwitz

The Telegraph disclosed the existence of Nazi gas chambers and the "mass killing" of Jews almost three years before the liberation of Auschwitz on Jan 27, 1945

The End of Apartheid: Diary of a Revolution by Robin Renwick, review: 'crisp and riveting'

A former ambassador to South Africa casts new light on Margaret Thatcher's stance during Apartheid

'Total deadlock' in Yemen as prime minister, president and cabinet resign

The president, Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi, sent a letter to parliament apologising to the Yemeni people after "we reached a dead end"

Russia ends deal with US to protect nuclear material

The security of the biggest stockpile of weapons-grade uranium in the world - enough to make 25,000 nuclear bombs - is on a "downward trend"

Our 'cowardly' soldiers avoid fighting Boko Haram, says Nigeria's security chief

The national security adviser describes claims about a shortage of weapons as "excuses" of soldiers unwilling to fight

Russia sends 9,000 troops into Ukraine, says Petro Poroshenko

Boastful Boko Haram leader throws down gauntlet to 'kings of Africa', saying 'come and get me'

Abubakar Shekau, the "emir" of Boko Haram, revels in the bloodshed of his campaign in new video message

African armies cannot defeat Boko Haram terror, experts warn

Boko Haram's assault on Cameroon demonstrates how the Islamist gunmen are a regional threat