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Trump decides Nato is 'no longer obsolete'

US president pledges support for military alliance he previously dismissed.

Apr 12, 2017

By James Tennent

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Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Syrian chemical attack

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had earlier called for a UN investigation into the incident.

Apr 12, 2017

By James Tennent

United Nations Russia Syria

Rex Tillerson: Relations between US and Russia at a 'low point'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the two countries had agreed that the UN needed to investigate.

Apr 12, 2017

By James Tennent

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FBI obtained Fisa warrant to snoop on former Trump adviser Carter Page

Page was monitored as part of an investigation into possible links between Russia and Trump's campaign.

Apr 12, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

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Democrat leader says Trump should label China a currency manipulator

The declaration "would send a shot across the bow that things are different", said Chuck Schumer.

Apr 11, 2017

By James Tennent

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Rex Tillerson and other G7 foreign ministers

Rex Tillerson says Russia must choose between Assad, Hezbollah and Iran or the US and its allies

US Secretary of State asked whether the current alliances really serve Russian interests.

Apr 11, 2017

By James Tennent

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US and UK to push for Russia sanctions at G7 meeting following Syria chemical attack

They aim to 'persuade Russia that its alliance with Assad is no longer in its strategic interest'.

Apr 11, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Duterte assures China that no 'offensive weapons' will be placed in disputed South China Sea

On 6 April, Duterte ordered the military to occupy and fortify the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.

Apr 10, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Russia tells US unilateral strikes against Syria help Isis and other extremists

Russia's FM Sergei Lavrov discussed the strike with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson via telephone.

Apr 9, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Priti Patel and Andrew Marr clash on Boris Johnson's withdrawal from Russia visit

The BBC host said Patel's failure to justify the cancellation was 'bemusing'.

Apr 9, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Boris Johnson cancels landmark Russia visit after Syria chemical weapons attack

'We deplore Russia's continued defence of the Assad regime,' the foreign secretary said.

Apr 8, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Trump defended US stance on Thaad missile system during discussion with Xi Jinping, South Korea says

China has been warning against the positioning of Thaad as it is wary that the system could threaten its security.

Apr 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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Trump and Xi wrap up 'very frank and candid' talks on trade and North Korea

The summit was overshadowed by US missile strikes in Syria.

Apr 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Cabinda War FLEC rebels in Angola urge the world to act as "people die in silence"

'We are not terrorists', claims rebel group fighting for independence of oil-rich former Portuguese Congo.

Apr 7, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Tillerson: Russia needs 'to think carefully' about continued support for Assad

The US Secretary of State's remarks come ahead of his visit to Moscow next week.

Apr 6, 2017

By James Tennent

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Theresa May joins City of London's lobbying effort for Saudi Aramco IPO

London Stock Exchange drafts Prime Minister to lobby Saudi government for state oil company mega stock listing.

Apr 5, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

Pakistan welcomes US offer to ease tensions, India says no

Pakistan and India react to offer by Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations.

Apr 5, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

Spanish gunboat faces off against Royal Navy after 'illegal incursion' into Gibraltan waters

The navy vessel Infanta Cristina was confronted by HMS Scimitar on 4 April.

Apr 4, 2017

By Paul Wright

African diplomats warn India that racist attacks will be brought to United Nations

Threat follows a string of racially-motivated attacks on African students living in India.

Apr 4, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

India

Trump may intervene to ease Indo-Pak tensions and not wait until 'something happens': Nikki Haley

Haley said Donald Trump administration was concerned about the relationship between India and Pakistan.

Apr 4, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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