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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

France Mali Joseph Kabila Pierre Nkurunziza DRC Burundi

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

Donald Trump

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

Donald Trump Theresa May

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

China develops new 'humpback' nuclear submarines with 'capability of striking US'

The 'Jin' Type 094A carries 12 submarine-launched ballistic missiles known as 'big waves'.

Jan 13, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

China may strike back if US blocks Beijing's access to disputed South China Sea islands, experts say

China's foreign ministry has, however, played down the tough talks by Rex Tillerson over territorial disputes.

Jan 12, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Indian external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj

Amazon removes Indian flag doormats from Canadian website as minister threatens action

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had threatened that no visas would be issued to Amazon officials.

Jan 12, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Holds Election Night Event In New York City

Rex Tillerson says China should be denied access to South China Sea over 'worrisome' territorial dispute

During his confirmation hearing, Tillerson likened China's assertiveness to Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Jan 12, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Mexico flatly rejects paying for Trump\'s wall

Enrique Pena Nieto says his country will not accept anything that goes 'against our dignity'.

Jan 12, 2017

By Romil Patel

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Israeli envoy to UK apologises as employee is caught plotting to 'take down' Sir Alan Duncan

Labour calls for investigation into 'disturbing' influence of Israeli embassy on British politics

Al Jazeera footage shows embassy official Shai Masot plotting to 'take down' critical ministers.

Jan 12, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Israel

Donald Trump rejects unverified reports that Russia has ‘compromising’ information

Ex-MI6 officer Christopher Steele named as author of Trump dossier

The intelligence officer has reportedly fled his home and is 'terrified for his safety'.

Jan 11, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

PLO could revoke recognition of Israeli statehood if Donald Trump moves US embassy to Jerusalem

Palestinian officials told that Trump may confirm embassy's relocation during his inauguration on 20 January.

Jan 11, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

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China vows to promote peace in Asia after sending Liaoning warship through Taiwan Strait

However, it still strongly criticised the US and South Korea over Thaad deployment to contain North Korea.

Jan 11, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Japanese government taking legal steps to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate – report

The government could submit a special law that would allow Akihito to abdicate by end-2018.

Jan 11, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Knights of Malta refuses to cooperate with Vatican over Myanmar condom scandal

The ancient Catholic lay order says the ouster of Albrecht von Boeselager was an internal matter.

Jan 11, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Pope Francis

Britain accused of preparing an official 'witch-hunt' by Russia

The embassy questioned whether the UK is seeking another EU referendum following US election concerns.

Jan 11, 2017

By Romil Patel

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$China\'s Xi ties with Zimbabwe\'s Mugabe$

Robert Mugabe meets with Xi Jinping in China to shake on Zimbabwe cash injection

China says it will not interfere with the internal affairs of its "true and dear friend".

Jan 10, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

France charms US in bid to take Nato leadership from Britain

Britain in danger of losing prestigious second-in-command Nato role it has held since 1951.

Jan 10, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

NATO Brexit

Boris Johnson to meet Congressional leaders following 'positive but frank' talks with Trump advisers

Foreign secretary on charm offensive despite previous attack on Trump's 'stupefying ignorance'.

Jan 9, 2017

By Romil Patel

Donald Trump Steve Bannon Theresa May

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