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Britain's Brexit Secretary David Davis and European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier hold a joint news conference marking the end of the third formal negotiation session in Brussels, Belgium

EU Brexit chief laments slow progress but hails new dynamic

Michel Barnier says 'several weeks, even several months' needed for clarity but counterpart David Davis sounds more upbeat.

Sep 28, 2017

By Associated Press

Brexit

Theresa May 'Bitterly' Disappointed With Bombardier Tariff Decision

Prime Minister says Boeing undermining its relationship with UK in Bombardier dispute

Theresa May quips US aircraft maker's behaviour is not what she expected from a "long-term partner"

Sep 28, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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Oil lurks near $60 mark as Turkey threatens to blockade Iraqi Kurds

Brent futures spike on anticipation of higher demand and geopolitical tension.

Sep 26, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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'We will shoot down US planes' North Korea's foreign minister Ri Yong-ho declares

He said that it was the US who has made a declaration of war.

Sep 25, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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US military contractors accuse Iraq of shake downs to force tax payments

Companies allege Baghdad is employing strong-arm taxation tactics to extort more money.

Sep 25, 2017

By Associated Press

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China gets tougher on North Korea after nuclear tests by cutting its energy supply

Kim Jong-un's regime threatened to test a hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean.

Sep 23, 2017

By Associated Press

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un says 'I will tame the mentally deranged Trump with fire'

The statement came from North Korea's news agency.

Sep 22, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Theresa May takes veiled swipe at Trump's climate credentials to empty seats at UN

The UK PM referred to the US role in climate change.

Sep 20, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Mystery deepens over 'sonic attacks' on US diplomats in Cuba

Investigators still uncertain what caused symptoms suffered by embassy staff in Havana.

Sep 15, 2017

By Paul Wright

'When you get to know Trump, you'll like him' says new US ambassador to UK Woody Johnson

Woody Johnson said US-UK ties would not be harmed by Brexit.

Sep 13, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Brexit

Qatari, Saudi leaders' phone call aimed at soothing relations triggers new dispute

Conflicting messages following the phone call by the news agencies of both countries sparked yet another row.

Sep 9, 2017

By Associated Press

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U.S. Continues Deadly Airstrikes In Raqqa In Efforts To Liberate The City From ISIS

Syrian army in race with US-armed fighters for eastern Syria offensive against Islamic State

Duelling battles for Deir el-Zour highlight the importance of the oil-rich eastern province.

Sep 9, 2017

By Associated Press

Syria Isis Islamic State

China makes U-turn, defends Pakistan for doing 'its best with clear conscience' to fight terrorism

This comes 4 days after Beijing joined Brics nations in linking Pakistan-based terror groups with global jihadists - Isis and al-Qaeda.

Sep 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Oil price rise due to 'weaker dollar and not Opec pact', says Rosneft boss

Russian majority state-owned company's CEO Igor Sechin says Opec deal has 'no impact' on market.

Sep 8, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

More Than 18,500 Rohingyas Flee Myanmar In 5 Days As Unrest Rages

Modi lauds Suu Kyi's leadership in Myanmar peace process amid 'extremist violence' in Rakhine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he shares Myanmar's concerns about violence between armed forces and minority Muslim rebels.

Sep 6, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Gold spikes to fresh 12-month high as North Korea-US tensions escalate

Safe-haven seeking investors pile into precious metals as Pyongyang and Washington spar again.

Sep 4, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Gold

US Defence Secretary: Threat from North Korea would bring 'massive military response'

James Mattis added that the US does not seek the 'total annihilation' of North Korea.

Sep 3, 2017

By James Tennent

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US considers ending 'all trade' with countries doing business with North Korea

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he was drafting new sanctions after North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Sep 3, 2017

By James Tennent

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US orders retaliatory closure of Russian consulate and two annexes

US State Department said the decision was "in the spirit of parity invoked by the Russians".

Aug 31, 2017

By James Tennent

Russia

Theresa May to 'duck and cover' in Japan if there is North Korean missile launch

The prime minister arrives in the country on Wednesday for trade and security talks.

Aug 30, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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