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Trump-Kim Summit: The handshake that shook the world

Critics said the welcome Trump was giving Kim in Singapore would legitimize one of the world's worst human rights offenders.

Jun 12, 2018

By Associated Press

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Europe v Trump: Iran signs oil deal with UK as John Bolton threatens sanctions

Tensions mount between Europe and Donald Trump's White House over Iran sanctions.

May 17, 2018

By Julian Kossoff

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Trump's Mideast policies fuel global worries for the region

The U.S. embassy in Israel was moved to Jerusalem on the same day as dozens of Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli forces.

May 15, 2018

By Associated Press

WATCH: Trump supporters demand Nobel Peace Prize for US President as North Korea makes new concession

US president hailed as peacemaker as North Korea makes more nuclear concessions.

Apr 29, 2018

By Associated Press

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More than 70 countries commit to combat terror financing

A two-day event was convened by French President Emmanuel Macron to coordinate efforts to reduce the terror threat in the long-term.

Apr 27, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump issues astonishing threat to Putin over Syria gas attack as Moscow vows retaliation

'Get ready, Russia': US President denounces Assad as 'gas killing animal' after Kremlin vows to shoot down US missiles.

Apr 11, 2018

By Associated Press

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Russian bear vs the British lion: The Kremlin hits back over the Sergei Skripal nerve agent murder bid

Russian news agencies, controlled by the Kremlin, have denounced accusations by members of the UK government.

Mar 8, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Russia United Kingdom London Moscow

Kim Jong-un meets South Korean delegates in Pyongyang for first time since becoming leader

It is the first time that South Korean officials have met with Kim since he came to power in 2011.

Mar 5, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

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Isis teacher tried to recruit an 'army of children' for jihadist attacks across London

A former teacher of the Lantern of Knowledge School in Leyton has been found guilty of trying to recruit children as young as 11 into Isis-style terrorism.

Mar 2, 2018

By James Hetherington

Isis Islamic State London

Russian state television airs shooter game footage to depict military action in Syria

The incident comes just a few months after Russia's Defence Ministry shared images from an iPhone game to suggest US was aiding Isis operatives.

Feb 27, 2018

By Shubham Sharma

European borders facing threat of female jihadis and their children returning from war zones

Men leaving Europe to join Isis used to be the primary concern, lately that concern has turned to women returning from war zones.

Feb 26, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Islamic State Isis

Are we heading towards doomsday? Scientist suggests risk of a major war could be higher than believed

The computer scientist analysed data related to large wars that took place over the last two centuries.

Feb 25, 2018

By Shubham Sharma

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Myanmar erases 55 Rohingya Muslim villages 'to cover up crimes against humanity'

Bulldozers sent in to destroy homes of Muslims who were ethnically cleansed.

Feb 23, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Saudi Arabia faces 'humiliation' in Yemen says ex-Tory Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell

The former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell says Saudi Arabia will be defeated in the conflict in Yemen.

Feb 22, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Saudi Arabia Iran

Who is Kim Yong Chol? North Korean general blamed for sinking of South Korean warship

North Korean delegation for Winter Olympics closing ceremony includes Kim Yong Chol of Workers' Party Central Committee who has been blamed for the 2010 sinking of a South Korean ship.

Feb 22, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

North Korea South Korea

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Britain's pathetic politicians are drowning in the blood of tortured Syria

The latest butchery in the Damascus suburb of eastern Ghouta by Assad forces shames the isolationist United Kingdom.

Feb 22, 2018

By James Bloodworth

Syria Jeremy Corbyn

Fears grow for 50 young women missing in northern Nigeria after Boko Haram attack

Some 50 young women remain missing after Boko Haram attacked the village of Dapchi in Northern Nigeria, with fears they have been kidnapped.

Feb 21, 2018

By Associated Press

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Russia’s Armata T-14 tank, billed as the most advanced in the world, is a decade behind schedule

Russia's wonder weapon the Armata T-14 tank misfires badly

Delays, technical failures and shortages are common the world over when developing military technology, if two reports this week are anything to go by.

Feb 21, 2018

By Roger Baird

Russia