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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.

Jan 31, 2017

By Callum Paton

Brexit

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.

Jan 31, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

May advised to downgrade Trump's state visit to spare the Queen from controversy

Former head of foreign office warns that Queen has been put in 'a very difficult position'.

Jan 31, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Donald Trump

Outrage at Trump's 'Muslim ban' yet silence over the Middle Eastern 'ban on Jews'

Every frequent flyer to the Middle East knows about a de facto 'ban on Jews' yet few protest about it.

Jan 30, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Duterte accuses US of creating 'permanent' arms facilities in Philippines

The firebrand Filipino leader also threatens to scrap the security deal between the two countries.

Jan 30, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Theresa May chairing Brexit talks in Wales as backlash over Trump's travel ban rises

Calls for May to condemn Trump continue as Joint Ministerial Committee is held in Cardiff.

Jan 30, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Brexit Theresa May

Theresa May tells Boris Johnson and Amber Rudd to contact US peers over 'Muslim ban'

The British prime minister has faced criticism for not taking action earlier.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May

Julian Assange on US extradition: 'The ball is in Department of Justice's court'

Wikileaks founder has yet to leave the Ecuadorian embassy, after Chelsea Manning was given clemency.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Iraq-born MP says 'Muslim ban' is 'demeaning and sad' but fails to criticise Theresa May

Nadhim Zahawi said ban reminded him of schoolyard racism, but defended the PM.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May

Trump's state visit to UK at risk due to row with Prince Charles over climate change

Trump has called climate change a 'hoax' whereas Charles is an avid campaigner.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns that countries are preparing for World War 3

'It all looks as if the world is preparing for war,' said the former Russian president.

Jan 28, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

NATO

Despite a warm meeting with Theresa May Trump made no promises for a trade deal with Britain

Donald Trump met Theresa May face-to-face for the first time at the White House on 27 January.

Jan 27, 2017

By Jane Merrick

White House Theresa May Donald Trump Brexit

Read Theresa May's speech to Republicans in Philadelphia in full

The British PM discusses Isis, Nato, Iran and a renewed 'special relationship'.

Jan 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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The days of intervening to remake the world in our image are over, May tells Republicans

The British prime minister signalled a shift in UK foreign policy.

Jan 27, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May White House Brexit

Turkey fumes as Greece rejects extradition of 8 soldiers who fled after failed coup

A Greek court ruled in favour of the soldiers, who argued they will not receive a fair trial in Turkey.

Jan 26, 2017

By William Watkinson

Turkey

Trump wants 20% import tax on Mexican goods to pay for border wall

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said an import tax could fund construction.

Jan 26, 2017

By Harriet Sinclair

Donald Trump Mexico

'Sometimes opposites attract' – May to meet Trump for post-Brexit relationship talks

British PM will address senior GOP leaders in Philadelphia before heading to the White House.

Jan 26, 2017

By Romil Patel

Theresa May Donald Trump White House Brexit

Shell wins UK High Court battle on Niger Delta pollution claims

UK court ruled that Nigerian communities devastated by oil spills cannot have claims against Shell heard in UK.

Jan 26, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Royal Dutch Shell

In pictures: The 'special relationship' between Britain and America through the decades

The historic bond between the countries has been a staple of Anglo-American politics for generations.

Jan 26, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Defector says information access is turning North Korean elite against ruling despot Kim Jong-un

Former British deputy ambassador, Thae Yong Ho, believes dissenting voices are becoming more common.

Jan 26, 2017

By William Watkinson

North Korea South Korea

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