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EU negotiators tell Britain to 'shed its illusions' over Brexit

EU's Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt says UK cannot maintain tariff-free access without market access.

Jan 18, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Make packing arrangements, North Korea tells Obama in final parting shot

Outgoing president accused of creating the 'worst human rights situation' in US history in a commentary.

Jan 18, 2017

By Romil Patel

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US and Russia could meet to discuss peace deal in Syria just days after Trump's inauguration

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov renewed invitation for US to attend Astana peace talks on 23 January.

Jan 17, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

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Philippines defence minister says China's arms buildup in South China Sea 'very troubling'

Delfin Lorenzana's stance is stronger than that of Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay.

Jan 17, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Trump is a victim of global 'hate campaign' and cannot be worse than Obama, says Venezuelan president

Nicolas Maduro accuses outgoing US president of leaving the world plagued by terrorism.

Jan 17, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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Egyptian lawyer and former presidential candidate Khaled Ali

Egypt-Saudi relations hang by thread as court rejects Sisi's plan to handover Red Sea Islands

Egyptian government seeks to appease principal backers in the region by giving up the two islands.

Jan 16, 2017

By Callum Paton

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Merkel tells Donald Trump Europe's fate 'lies in its own hands'

German chancellor rebuked the US president-elect during a press conference with the New Zealand prime minister.

Jan 16, 2017

By Callum Paton

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Britain snubs Israel-Palestine peace talks 'so not to anger Donald Trump'

Boris Johnson was one of the few foreign secretaries not attending.

Jan 15, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Philip Hammond threatens to turn UK into a tax haven if it loses single market membership

The chancellor said UK will do whatever we have to do' to remain 'competitively engaged' with Europe.

Jan 15, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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First Serbia-Kosovo direct train forced to stop at border due to 'bomb threat'

Serbia denied the train, adorned with the slogan 'Kosovo is Serbia', was a provocation.

Jan 15, 2017

By Mark Piggott

Syria opposition agrees to take part in peace talks

The talks are due to take place on 23 January following talks between Russia, Turkey and Iran

Jan 14, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Russia says Yemen ambassador was not shot and killed after unconfirmed reports

Vladimir Dedushkin was reportedly 'keeping a close eye' in the war-torn country.

Jan 14, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Christopher Steele 'frustrated' by spy services inaction before leaking Trump 'dirty dossier'

Former spy told Mother Jones the FBI was more concerned with investigating Hillary Clinton.

Jan 14, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Barack Obama's African legacy: How he failed to stand up to strongmen

How Obama prioritised security and trade over human rights and democracy on the African continent.

Jan 14, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

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The history of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s bromance

Trump suggests he could lift Russia sanctions; won\'t commit to \'One China\' policy

However, Russia sanctions will remain 'at least for a period of time,' Donald Trump said in an interview to WSJ.

Jan 14, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

France-Africa Summit of Bamako: France's charm offensive to forge partnerships across Africa

Economic diplomacy rendezvous offers an opportunity to assess French President Hollande's Africa policy.

Jan 13, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe gets a grand tour of President Rodrigo Duterte's down-to-earth lifestyle

The Japanese PM praised the Filipino leader's efforts in strengthening ties with China.

Jan 13, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Shinzo Abe

Former British ambassador to Moscow admits warning John McCain about Trump dossier

Sir Andrew Wood told newspapers he spoke with McCain at a security conference in Canada.

Jan 13, 2017

By James Tennent

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Downing Street defends move to protect identity of ex-MI6 agent behind Trump dossier

Tory MPs urge Theresa May to distance the UK government from report by Christopher Steele.

Jan 13, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

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Bejamin Netanyahu declines to attend 'rigged' Israel-Palestine peace conference in Paris

The Israeli PM will only accept bilateral talks, while Palestine welcomes the 70-strong delegation.

Jan 13, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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