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France urges recount of votes in Gabon after days of rioting

Seven dead following contested re-election of President Ali Bongo.

Sep 6, 2016

By Elsa Buchanan

Saudi foreign minister to brief UK lawmakers and prevent ban of arms sales amid Yemen conflict

It comes a day after Theresa May raised concerns over the conflict in Yemen with Saudi leaders.

Sep 6, 2016

By Romil Patel

Saudi Arabia

US-Russia Syria deal falls through as Obama blames 'grave differences'

Talks to end brutal conflict between the countries will continue on Monday.

Sep 4, 2016

By Lucy Pasha-Robinson

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Chinese official stopped Obama's senior defence advisor from boarding the US president's car

National Security Adviser Susan Rice was stopped by a Chinese official after disembarking Air Force One.

Sep 3, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Barack Obama

China's Jinping meets Turkey's Erdogan; both countries pledge to step up counter-terrorism cooperation

The presidents met on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Saturday.

Sep 3, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Vladimir Putin warns against trading territories in World War II islands dispute with Japan

Putin says he will talk to Japan's Shinzo Abe about finding a solution where neither of the parties would feel defeated or a loser.

Sep 2, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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Ukraine holds military parade to mark 25th anniversary of independence from Russia

US announces fresh sanctions on Russian businesses over 'Putin bridge' to Crimea

The multi-billion dollar bridge will reportedly link the Russian mainland with Crimea.

Sep 2, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

US army official asks Australia to either pick Washington or Beijing over South China Sea row

Colonel Tom Hanson has also urged Canberra to take a stronger stand against Beijing's military expansion.

Sep 1, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

First commercial flight between US and Cuba since 1961 takes to the skies

Despite the reinstatement of commercial flights to Cuba, a trade embargo remains in place.

Aug 31, 2016

By Mark Piggott

Duterte says Obama must first understand problem before discussing human rights issues

The two leaders are expected to meet for the first time in Laos on the sidelines of East Asia Summit.

Aug 31, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

India's deepening defence ties with US could 'irritate' neighbours, Chinese state media says

Editorial in state-run paper says China and Pakistan, or even Russia could be irked.

Aug 30, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Vietnamese president says there will be no winners if countries war over South China Sea

Tran Dai Quang said the "recent worrying developments" in the disputed waters is threatening regional security.

Aug 30, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

US and India deepen defence ties with military logistics agreement

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter and his Indian counterpart stress importance of ties in Asia-Pacific region.

Aug 30, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres

Antonio Guterres cements lead in race to become next United Nations' Secretary General

The ex-Portuguese prime minister won the third secret Security Council ballot.

Aug 30, 2016

By Brendan Cole

Chinese expert warns of joint action with Pakistan if India\'s stand on Balochistan affects corridor project

Thinktank says disruption of the $46bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will affect Sino-Indian relations.

Aug 29, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pakistan

Iraq demands new ambassador from Saudi Arabia after current envoy accused of fuelling tensions

Iraqi officials have repeatedly warned Thamer al-Sabhan not to intervene in domestic matters.

Aug 29, 2016

By Ananya Roy

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North Korea threatens US of 'deadly strike' if Pyongyang dignity hurt

This come after the UNSC strongly condemned North Korea for launching four ballistic missiles.

Aug 27, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov meet in Geneva to finalise cooperation efforts in Syria

Frequent international negotiations have failed to end the 5-year-old war Syrian Civil War.

Aug 26, 2016

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Pentagon's aid to Pakistan dwindles as India-US ties grow - Report

The US is reported to be frustrated that Pakistan is not ending its support to Islamic militant groups like Taliban.

Aug 26, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

China stresses need for putting ties with Japan back on track

Li tells visiting senior Japanese official that China and Japan must set aside differences.

Aug 26, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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