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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

Donald Trump

Trump calls Putin to offer condolences and 'full support' following St Petersburg Metro blast

'Happening all over the world. Absolutely a terrible thing,' the US president told reporters.

Apr 4, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump Vladimir Putin

North Korean defector says Kim Jong-un will use nukes and needs to be 'eliminated'

Thae Yong Ho warns supreme leader "is a man who can do anything beyond the normal imagination'.

Apr 3, 2017

By William Watkinson

Theresa May: British military trainers to be sent to Jordan to help defeat Isis

The PM will discuss terrorism, trade and the Syrian refugee crisis during a 3-day visit to the Middle East.

Apr 3, 2017

By Romil Patel

Theresa May Isis Islamic State Brexit

Britain will go to war over Gibraltar's sovereignty, say senior Conservatives

Sir Michael Fallon says the wishes of the enclave's residents must be respected.

Apr 2, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Poll suggests more than half of Americans want independent probe into Donald Trump's Russia ties

A probe into Trump's campaign links to Russia is favoured by 52% of Americans, while 23% are opposed

Apr 2, 2017

By Oli Gamp

Donald Trump Russia

Paris riots: French nationals in China warned over Shanghai stabbing

The French Embassy urged extra vigilance amid fears police killing in Paris triggered revenge attack in China.

Mar 31, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Paris

US Defence Secretary James Mattis accuses Russia of 'mucking around' in elections

Mattis also defended Nato's at the press conference with the UK defence secretary.

Mar 31, 2017

By Tom Porter

Russia

Brexit Secretary David Davis reassures EU of commitment to security

European leaders accused Theresa May of trying to 'blackmail' EU to get a better trade deal.

Mar 31, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May Brexit

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

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