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Cuban diplomats expelled after 'covert sonic device' leaves US embassy staff with hearing loss

Discovery of mysterious devices come despite recent thaw in relations between the two countries.

Aug 11, 2017

By Paul Wright

British RAF jets called on to help US spy on North Korea

With parliamentary backing they could be used within two weeks.

Aug 10, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Donald Trump warns North Korea over missile threat 'you should be very, very nervous'

The US president issued another stark warning to Pyongyang.

Aug 10, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Gold surges as US and North Korea ratchet up nuclear tensions

Physical traders report surge in buying as precious metal futures register spikes.

Aug 10, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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North Korea threatens Guam after Donald Trump's 'fire and fury' comments

Pyongyang said it could target the Pacific Ocean island.

Aug 9, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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China says ready to pay biggest price for implementing harsher UN sanctions on North Korea

The new UN sanctions will see Kim Jong-un regime's $3bn annual export revenue slashed by a third.

Aug 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

China snubs India again by blocking proposal to let UN declare Masood Azhar as 'global' terrorist

India claims the Jaish-e-Mohammad group chief is the mastermind behind the attack on an Indian Air Force base in January 2016.

Aug 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

North Korean ice hockey team in Auckland forced to return sticks as UN sanctions bite

UN sanctions ban export of luxury goods to Pyongyang, which include "recreational sports equipment".

Aug 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

London must not 'water down' rules for Saudi Aramco IPO, says IoD boss

Steve Martin questions moves to placate the Saudis for 'short term' gain.

Aug 2, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

UK unveils post-Brexit plan to cut funding for terror groups

New Sanctions Bill will allow ministers to impose sanctions after UK leaves the European Union in 2019.

Aug 2, 2017

By Karthick Arvinth

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Saudi actress offers four planes for Hajj pilgrims from Qatar amid 'declaration of war' row

Riyadh accuses Doha of "declaring war" by allegedly requesting end of Saudi control over holy sites.

Aug 1, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

\'Qatarstrophe\' rumbles on: Doha files \'WTO complaint\' over neighbours\' boycott

If the move by Qatar is confirmed, it would mark the first formal step in the WTO's dispute process.

Aug 1, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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US cracks down on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro after 'illegitimate' election

'Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people' Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.

Jul 31, 2017

By James Tennent

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Drone-flying Albanian football fan seeks asylum in Croatia

Ismail Morinaj is attempted to avoid deportation to Serbia.

Jul 31, 2017

By Associated Press

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UN security council resolution on North Korea launch could be 'worse than nothing' says US

'There is no point in having an emergency session if it produces nothing of consequence,' Nikki Haley said.

Jul 30, 2017

By James Tennent

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Vladimir Putin demands 755 US diplomatic staff must leave Russia

Russia had previously announced US embassy buildings would be closed in response to new sanctions.

Jul 30, 2017

By James Tennent

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Taiwan responds strongly to recent Chinese patrols: We 'will not back down in face of threats'

The comments from Taiwan's defence ministry comes after China flew warplanes into Taipei's air defence identification zone.

Jul 25, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Saudi Arabia and allies reveal 'Qatar-linked' terror list

Four Arab states have accused Qatar of supporting terror groups, something that Doha strongly denies.

Jul 25, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Israeli security forces remove metal detectors

Israel removes controversial metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

The metal detectors will be replaced with other technology, the Israeli government said.

Jul 25, 2017

By James Tennent

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Liam Fox dismisses Brexit worries, hails 'new chapter' in UK-US trade

International Trade Secretary hits out at Brexit scaremongers as he attempts to woo Washington.

Jul 24, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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