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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

US at war with North Korea? Trump rhetoric is nothing new but raises Armageddon stakes

John Pilger tells IBTimes UK that system which created Trump must be opposed.

Mar 19, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

US Secetary of State Rex Tillerson calls for cooperation with China in first visit to country

Talks were dominated by concerns over North Korea.

Mar 18, 2017

By Will Worley

North Korea

Trump insists his meeting with Merkel was 'good' while mounting another tirade on Nato allies

It follows an awkward-looking meeting at the White House on Friday.

Mar 18, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

China's President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabia's king Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Saudi Arabia's King Salman ends month-long Asia tour in China after bolstering ties

While in China, the king signed deals worth $65bn earlier this week when he met Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Mar 18, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Kate Middleton belle of the ball at British embassy gala dinner in Paris

Reception in honour of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrates cultural ties between UK and France.

Mar 17, 2017

By Priya Joshi

Kate Middleton Prince William

Here are the seven cybersecurity startups recruited to work with GCHQ to help it spy better

Sean Spicer apologises to Britain over accusations GCHQ wiretapped Donald Trump

A spokesman for the British prime minister said Theresa May had been assured the accusations would not be repeated.

Mar 17, 2017

By Callum Paton

Donald Trump White House

China and Saudi Arabia sign $65bn in deals as King Salman meets Xi Jinping

The memorandums and letters of intent are reported to involve everything from energy to space.

Mar 16, 2017

By Callum Paton

Saudi Arabia

Tillerson in Asia: 'We have 20 years of failed approach' in denuclearising North Korea

The US secretary of state said countries should adopt a 'new approach' to make Pyongyang abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Mar 16, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pope Francis sends strong political message by cancelling visit to DRC

The Pontiff was expected to meet controversial President Kabila during a visit this summer.

Mar 15, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Pope Francis Joseph Kabila DRC

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