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Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats

Despite hinting at conflict, Putin insisted Russia wanted to avoid "bloodshed"

Dec 22, 2021

By Evan Gershkovich

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German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht

German Defence Minister says Russia cannot 'dictate' to NATO

The West has threatened Russia with harsh sanctions should its soldiers enter Ukraine.

Dec 20, 2021

By Saulius Jakucionis

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EU threatens Russia sanctions as NATO backs Ukraine

On Thursday, the EU leaders agreed to renew for six months existing economic sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014

Dec 17, 2021

By Christian Spillmann, Dave Clark

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Israel hosts Miss Universe finale despite boycott calls

Reigning Miss Universe Andrea Meza, of Mexico, said the pageant should steer clear of politics.

Dec 12, 2021

By AFP News

Israel

UN halts aid handouts in Ethiopia town after mass looting

In the provinces of Tigray, Amhara and Afar, an estimated 9.4 million people "are now in critical need of food assistance."

Dec 9, 2021

By AFP News

United Nations

Biden warns Putin of unprecedented sanctions if Ukraine attacked

Biden said that in addition to economic measures, a new Russian attack on Ukraine would trigger a bolstered US military presence

Dec 9, 2021

By Sebastian Smith

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UK blasted for Afghanistan evacuation response

Central to the questioning was why the most senior civil servant in the Foreign Office, Philip Barton, was on leave from August 9 to 26 at the same time as his boss, Dominic Raab.

Dec 8, 2021

By AFP News

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UN top court to rule in Armenia-Azerbaijan feud

During hearings in October Armenia and Azerbaijan both accused the other of breaching a UN treaty

Dec 7, 2021

By Danny Kemp

United Nations

Australia lists Hezbollah as 'terrorist organisation'

No reason was given for the timing of the move, which comes as Lebanon reels from spiralling political and economic crises.

Nov 24, 2021

By Andrew Beatty

Syria

US, Gulf countries accuse Iran of causing 'nuclear crisis'

Some Gulf countries such as Qatar and Oman are often seen as channels for the US to communicate with Iran.

Nov 18, 2021

By AFP News

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19 dead in IS suicide attack on Kabul military hospital

Although both IS and the Taliban are hardline Sunni Islamist militants, they differ on details of religion and strategy.

Nov 3, 2021

By Emal Haidary

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Antony Blinken with Chinese Foreign Minister

China urges US to keep promises on Taiwan

Stoking Beijing's ire, Taipei confirmed for the first time this week that US troops were training Taiwanese forces on the island.

Nov 1, 2021

By AFP News

North Korea tested new 'submarine-launched ballistic missile'

It says it needs its arsenal to defend against possible US invasion.

Oct 20, 2021

By Sunghee Hwang

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Deadly clashes rock Lebanon capital after rally against port blast judge

The army said it had responded to an exchange of gunfire in the Tayouneh - Badaro area as protesters headed to the Palace of Justice.

Oct 15, 2021

By Rouba El Husseini and Hashem Osseiran

Taliban meet EU-US delegation, Brussels pledges 1 bn euros aid

EU states are wary at the prospect of a surge of Afghan asylum-seekers trying to enter the bloc

Oct 13, 2021

By AFP News

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As Taiwan tensions grow, US and China seek right decibel

President Joe Biden's national security advisor discussed Taiwan during a lengthy meeting last week with top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi.

Oct 12, 2021

By Shaun Tandon

US generals say they recommended keeping 2,500 troops in Afghanistan

Milley said the Taliban "was and remains a terrorist organization and they still have not broken ties with Al-Qaeda."

Sep 29, 2021

By Chris Lefkow

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North Korea fires 'missile', insists on right to weapons tests

Pyongyang has already carried out several missile launches this month

Sep 28, 2021

By Claire Lee

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China's Xi warns of 'grim' situation with Taiwan

Chu said in a letter to Xi that the two sides should "seek common ground and respect their differences" to promote peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Sep 27, 2021

By AFP News

US House approves $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome

Iron Dome has destroyed thousands of short-range rockets and shells launched by Hamas militants from Gaza

Sep 24, 2021

By AFP News

Israel

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