Japanese PM Shinzo Abe slams North Korea missile test as 'absolutely intolerable'
Missile travelled for 500km and crashed in the Sea of Japan
Aide to Michael Flynn forced out of job due to row over Russian sanctions
Robin Townley has been refused security clearance required to be on National Security Council.
Tanzania to press Germany for compensation for alleged massacres commited in colonial era
Germany already in talks over reparations for Herero and Namaqua massacres in former colony Namibia.
Trump had to pause Putin call to ask aides about nuclear treaty between the countries
The US president the proceeded to denounce the treaty.
China lauds Trump for sending Lunar New Year wishes, but experts ask Beijing to focus on real action
US President Donald Trump wrote to President Xi Jinping seeking a 'constructive relationship'.
Trump asked to 'stand with Turkey' against Isis and Kurdish fighters in first call with Erdogan
The American president said the countries share a commitment to fight terrorism.
New Zealand PM has 'polite, sensible' discussion with Trump, but disagrees on travel ban
Prime Minister Bill English says the talks reaffirmed the relationships that both countries share.
East China Sea: Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku Islands
The ships sailed within days of US defence chief James Mattis pledging to defend Japan and the islands.
Iranian official says missiles only need 7 minutes 'to hit Tel Aviv'
The rhetoric from Iran comes days after Trump put the country 'on notice' after missile tests.
World Bank tells Iraq financial rescue plan must focus on reconciliation
Iraq's economy has been ravaged by the cost of fighting Islamic State and by low oil prices.
Trump and Le Pen are two faces of the same danger, warns former Italian PM Romano Prodi
The ex-president of the European Commission urged the G7 to repair ties with Russia before the US moves forward.
Protesters to oppose Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu visit to London
The Israeli PM is to meet Theresa May after ignoring a UN resolution on illegal settlements.
Iran to test missiles in defiance of new US sanctions and being put 'on notice' by Trump
The test is aimed to 'showcase the power of Iran's revolution and to dismiss the sanctions'.
China lashes out as US pledges to defend Japan 'for years to come' in East China Sea row
The Chinese foreign ministry said the US should avoid discussing the issue.
China reiterates opposition to Thaad deployment in South Korea
China fears the deployment would undermine its own security interests in the region
EU resolution: Gabon may face sanctions if bloc not satisfied with response to alleged rights abuse
EU Parliament resolution on post-electoral crisis in Gabon calls for tougher stance on African nation.
Trump falls foul of Chinese for not sending Lunar New Year greetings but granddaughter wins praise
Many Chinese social media users see the lack of greetings as a snub.
North Korea will face 'overwhelming response' if it uses nuclear weapons, warns US defence chief James Mattis
Kim Jong-un had warned in January that Pyongyang would carry out a long-range missile test in the near future.
President Trump warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against new settlement construction
Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on 15 February.
US plans new Iran sanctions amid fears Trump will scrap nuclear deal
The White House could have sanctions in place by Friday.
'Nothing is off the table' Trump warns Iran following ballistic missile test
Iran vowed to 'continue to test its capabilities in ballistic missiles' while deriding the US president.
President Trump on Australia refugee agreement: 'I will study this dumb deal!'
Trump accused Australia of trying to export the 'next Boston bombers' during a hostile call on 28 January.
White House advisor Michael Flynn puts Iran 'on notice' over ballistic missile test
Iran's defence minister had earlier warned foreigners not to interfere in its national affairs.
Brexit is 'humongous' for UK as negotiators face 'fist-fight' with Brussels says Sir Ivan Rogers
Former top UK diplomat to the EU issued warning to the Commons' European Scrutiny Committee.
Donald Tusk's letter to 27 EU heads of state about Trump administration in full
The President of the European Council has said changes in Washington put EU in a difficult situation.
US envoy rejects Duterte's accusation that Washington is building arms depot in Philippines
US would not build anything in the Philippines against the consent of Duterte's government, the envoy said.