David Blair's Blog, page 58

Vladimir Putin poses as reluctant leader in toe-curling interview with Andrew Marr

Russia's regal president treats his questioners with genial contempt - and Marr somehow fails to notice

South Sudan army claims recapture of key state capital

The army's seizure of Bor would, if confirmed, amount to the biggest defeat for rebel forces since the civil war began

South Sudan army recaptures key state capital

The army seizes Bor and inflicts the biggest defeat on rebel forces since civil war began

South Sudan: Tribal war along the White Nile

In South Sudan a political power struggle has deteriorated into mass murder. David Blair reports from Minkamen refugee camp

Why Ariel Sharon was important

Refugees in their own country – thousands cram into UN base as South Sudan's civil war rages

Dreadful conditions are greeting people flooding to the safety of a UN base in Juba

South Sudan government moves to retake key towns as US warns of 'all-out civil war'

Troops regain upper hand, however US official warns country's young democracy risks 'shattering'

Egypt regime accused of crimes against humanity over coup crackdown

Lawyers to file complaint at the International Criminal Court, accusing the Cairo regime of a 'systematic campaign of repression' against protesters

Why does Ariel Sharon matter?

Ariel Sharon has been one of the most controversial figures since the birth of Israel

John Kerry and America to the rescue – but is it too late?

John Kerry's attempt to resolve the most toxic disputes in the Middle East may be doomed, says David Blair