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How Burundi can benefit from historical China visit amid worsening crisis

Chinese VP Li Yuanchao is on a three-day visit to conflict-hit Burundi.

May 11, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

Malaysia FA jittery about team travelling to North Korea for Asia Cup qualifier

The FA fears for the safety of players after diplomatic relations between Kuala Lumpur and Pyongyang soured following Kim Jong-nam's murder.

May 11, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

World leaders urged to cancel Somalia's $5.3bn debt amid threat of imminent famine

Somalia is facing the "largest humanitarian crisis in history of the United Nations".

May 11, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Somalia International Monetary Fund

‘Was he fired? You’re kidding’: Russia foreign minister Sergei Lavrov reacts to James Comey sacking

Russian Foreign Minister summed up universal shock at James Comey's 'termination' by Trump

Sergei Lavrov blindsided by reporters at Washington DC press conference.

May 10, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump James Comey White House

China warns US to handle Tibet issue 'carefully' after Nancy Pelosi visited the Dalai Lama

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, leading a bipartisan delegation, met the exiled Tibetan leader on Tuesday.

May 10, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

West Africa to become first region in the world to end statelessness by 2024

ECOWAS ministers hope plan of action will help 1 million stateless people in West Africa.

May 10, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Human rights

China tests guided missile amid North Korea tensions

America's deployment of THAAD anti-missile system against North Korea threat has angered Beijing.

May 10, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Kenya ready to take action after US freezes aid to health ministry over corruption

Suspension covers funding for salaries and wages, operations, domestic and international travel.

May 9, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Kenya

Dennis Rodman visits Kim Jong Un in August

Dennis Rodman claims North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un told him 'I don't want to bomb anyone'

The former NBA star added that his 'little guy' friend is 'just like everybody else'.

May 6, 2017

By Alex Taylor

North Korea

EU's Juncker: English is losing importance in Europe

The European Commission president's remark comes after Theresa May accused EU officials of election meddling.

May 5, 2017

By Romil Patel

Theresa May Brexit

Trump clears the air about hostile phone call with Turnbull: 'We are not babies'

US President Donald Trump rubbished reports he had a less than cordial call with Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull in February.

May 5, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

President Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and Vatican on first foreign trip

Trump will use the trip to rally support against Isis and lobby for Middle East peace.

May 5, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump Israel Saudi Arabia NATO

EU ministers urged to apply fresh round of sanctions on DRC president's inner circle

President Joseph Kabila's officials are accused of a political blockade and violence against civilians.

May 4, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

DRC Joseph Kabila

Donald Trump and Mohamoud Abbas shake hands

Donald Trump vows he can get peace deal 'done' between Israel and Palestinians

Trump said a deal 'can not be imposed by the United States or any other nation'.

May 3, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump Israel

A €100bn Brexit bill: Who do you think you are kidding Mr Juncker?

Brexit bill is about settling accounts, not scores – despite quarrel between "bloody difficult woman" and eurocratic oaf.

May 3, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Theresa May Brexit General Election 2017

European Union and Theresa May's Brexit posturing doesn't do anyone any favours

At such a critical point in EU-UK relations, politicians on both sides should stop playing to the crowd.

May 3, 2017

By Keith Burnett

Theresa May Brexit European Union

Taiwan president urges China to change its attitude and show goodwill towards her country

President Tsai Ing-wen said it was not just for Taiwan to contribute towards cordial bilateral relations.

May 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Unesco passes resolution criticising Israel's annexation of east Jerusalem

The move drew further condemnation from Israelis, but was celebrated among Palestinians.

May 3, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

US issues travel warning for Europe, citing threat of terrorism

The alert will extend until 1 September 2017.

May 2, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

Isis ISIL

Philippines' President Duterte may be too 'tied up' to attend meeting with Donald Trump

The controversial figure has a busy calendar, meeting leaders of China, Russia and Israel.

May 1, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

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