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We still want to work with EU on counter-terrorism says Boris Johnson

UK foreign secretary's comments come as May is condemned for remarks on security cooperation.

Mar 30, 2017

By Romil Patel

Brexit Theresa May

Arrest of Turkish banker in US for violating Iran sanctions adds to Turkey-US diplomatic woes

Turkish foreign minister plans on raising the issue when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits the country this week.

Mar 29, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

UN urged to open investigation on murders of DRC human rights investigators

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

Mar 29, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

DRC Joseph Kabila

Human rights NGOs beg for renewed Monusco mandate to curb rising DRC violence

FIDH report documents the deterioration of the security situation in the country since summer 2016.

Mar 27, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

DRC Joseph Kabila

China 'seriously disturbed' after Tokyo minister visits Taiwan amid troubled Sino-Japan ties

Japan's Deputy Minister Jiro Akama went to Taiwan to attend a tourism promotion event on 25 March.

Mar 27, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Mike Pence restates Trump's 'serious' intention to move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Pence told the influential US lobbying group AIPAC the administration was still considering the move.

Mar 27, 2017

By Callum Paton

Israel Donald Trump

Donald Trump 'hands Angela Merkel $300bn bill for Nato spending shortfalls'

US president has been critical of alliance members not paying their share of Nato's budget.

Mar 26, 2017

By Will Worley

Donald Trump NATO

French foreign minister warns Congolese 'risk being disappointed' if political deal not implemented

Jean-Marc Ayrault warns Congolese people's "disappointment" may fuel a violent crisis.

Mar 24, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

France DRC Joseph Kabila Human rights

US President Donald Trump to have first meeting with African head of state

Official says Trump will meet ally Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi next month.

Mar 24, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Donald Trump Egypt

NGO urges UK, Germany to present apologies and compensations for colonial atrocities in Tanzania

Germany already in talks over reparations for Herero and Namaqua massacres in former colony Namibia.

Mar 24, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Kenya

EU summons Turkish envoy to clarify Erdogan's 'Europeans walking safely' comments

Turkish president made unfortunately-timed remarks about safety for Europeans a few hours ahead of London terror attack.

Mar 23, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Turkey European Union

Chadian opposition parties denounce Marine Le Pen's visit to former French colony

Far-right politician's anti-immigration stance makes her unpopular in most of French-speaking Africa.

Mar 21, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

France Marine Le Pen

Robert Mugabe calls for union of African states

In a rallying cry, Mugabe appealed for greater economic integration among African countries.

Mar 21, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe Burundi

China will 'fight back' if India meddles with Beijing's ties in South Asia, state media warns

China's Defense Minister General Chang Wanquan is on a visit to Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Mar 21, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

$UN peacekeepers\' alleged abuse in Haiti$

UN chief Antonio Guterres proposes to end Haiti peacekeeping mission

The mission was deployed in 2004 in the impoverished country.

Mar 21, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

David Cameron jokes he is happy not having to listen to Trump's wire-taps anymore

The former British prime minister made the quip during a visit to Brown University in Rhode Island.

Mar 21, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

David Cameron

Boris Johnson to meet White House aide Steve Bannon during US trip

The foreign secretary, who will stop in Washington DC and New York, is not expected to meet with President Trump.

Mar 20, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

Steve Bannon

Zimbabwe Tourism Minister says people 'want President Robert Mugabe to stay on'

Mugabe, 93, is the world's oldest leader and will run as Zanu-PF's presidential candidate in 2018 elections.

Mar 20, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe Grace Mugabe

Taiwan warns US and China not to use Taipei 'as a chess piece' ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Taiwan said it must protect its own interest should the US and China choose to discuss Taipei.

Mar 20, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

German defense minister rejects Trump's claim that it \'owes vast sums of money to Nato and US\'

Trump had earlier highlighted 'the need for our NATO allies to pay their fair share for the cost of defense'.

Mar 20, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

NATO

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