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Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting before July G20 under discussion

Leaders to meet at July G20 summit but an earlier meeting is mooted, said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Feb 13, 2017

By Tom Porter

Russia

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe slams North Korea missile test as 'absolutely intolerable'

Missile travelled for 500km and crashed in the Sea of Japan

Feb 12, 2017

By Oli Gamp

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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.

Feb 11, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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.

Feb 10, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Trump had to pause Putin call to ask aides about nuclear treaty between the countries

The US president the proceeded to denounce the treaty.

Feb 9, 2017

By Harriet Sinclair

Donald Trump

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'.

Feb 9, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

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.

Feb 8, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

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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.

Feb 7, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

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.

Feb 7, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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.

Feb 6, 2017

By William Watkinson

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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.

Feb 6, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Islamic State

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.

Feb 6, 2017

By Lara Rebello

Marine Le Pen

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.

Feb 5, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May

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'.

Feb 4, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

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.

Feb 4, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

China reiterates opposition to Thaad deployment in South Korea

China fears the deployment would undermine its own security interests in the region

Feb 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

North Korea

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.

Feb 3, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

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.

Feb 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

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.

Feb 3, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

President Trump warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against new settlement construction

Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on 15 February.

Feb 3, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

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