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Boris Johnson to discuss Syria and Ukraine with Russia's foreign minister

Johnson's Moscow visit will follow UK's 'engage but beware' policy towards Russia

Mar 4, 2017

By Oli Gamp

Theresa May Vladimir Putin

Rex Tillerson likely to visit China, Japan and South Korea to discuss North Korea

This would be his first trip to the region as the US secretary of state.

Mar 4, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

International court is not targeting Africans its leader tells Ugandan President Museveni

Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi met Museveni at the end of her visit to Uganda.

Mar 2, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Uganda Yoweri Museveni

British expertise on Russia has 'disintegrated' since Cold War MPs warn

The foreign affairs committee says a lack of Russian knowledge is hampering ties with Moscow.

Mar 2, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Russia Moscow

Kim Jong-nam assassination: Malaysia to scrap visa-free entry for North Koreans

The move is aimed at safeguarding national security, Malaysia's deputy prime minister said.

Mar 2, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

North Korea

Saudi King Salman arrives in Indonesia with entourage, luxury cars and electric lifts

The king's official visit will see Indonesia and Saudi Arabia signing a pact to combat terrorism.

Mar 1, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Trump and May's special relationship UK state visit on hold until 'the heat dies down'

The Stop Trump Coalition vows to turn the temperature up on the US president rather than quieten down.

Mar 1, 2017

By Romil Patel

Theresa May

Brexit bill: Theresa May set for defeat in House of Lords over rights of EU citizens

Labour, Lib Dem and Tory peers ready to unite to protect Europeans already living in the UK.

Mar 1, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Brexit

Italy partially pardons CIA agent Sabrina de Sousa for role in extraordinary rendition programme

Operative was one of 23 convicted in absentia for abduction of Egyptian cleric Abu Omar.

Mar 1, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

UK select committee says DFID to ensure resources are available for successful DRC elections

House of Commons committee highlights need to tackle outbreaks of violence and political stalemate.

Feb 28, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Joseph Kabila

Burundian government continues attacks on UN representative Jamal Benomar

Benomar is currently leading the UN response to the political crisis in Burundi.

Feb 28, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

Opposition condemns controversial visit of Djibouti president to France

Rights organisations claim Djibouti state violates the rights of opposition politicians.

Feb 28, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

China's state media lashes out at South Korea over Thaad

The sharp reaction follows a land swap deal between the Lotte Group and the South Korean military.

Feb 28, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Brexit not a 'protectionist' exercise on UK's part says Indian finance minister

Arun Jaitley says formal bilateral trade negotiations with the UK cannot begin until Brexit talks with Brussels are over.

Feb 27, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Brexit

Brexit: End of free movement for new EU migrants to UK when Article 50 is triggered

Early halt to free movement aimed at stopping EU nationals rushing to enter Britain pre-Brexit.

Feb 27, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Brexit Theresa May

Malaysia tells citizens to stay clear of 'rogue nation' of North Korea after airport murder

The government ordered an assessment of diplomatic ties after North Korea blamed Malaysia for the murder.

Feb 24, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Could the US join the Commonwealth as an 'associate member' post Brexit?

Reports suggest that the Royal Commonwealth Society is making plans to open a branch in the US.

Feb 24, 2017

By William Watkinson

Donald Trump

Donald Trump signals desire to increase US nuclear weapons arsenals

The president said he was concerned with America falling behind Russia.

Feb 23, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

Russian Foreign Ministry sets up database exposing 'fake news' reports in Western media

Targets for the site include the Telegraph, the New York Times and Bloomberg.

Feb 23, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Russia

'Phenomenal right now': How the White House sees US-Mexico relations

Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer claimed the Mexican president would offer the same characterisation.

Feb 23, 2017

By Romil Patel

Mexico

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