Politics
War of words: China rejects US criticism of sea reclamations
China on Sunday rejected US demands to stop its intensifying reclamation works in the South China Sea, saying it was exercising its sovereignty while helping...
One month to nuclear deadline: U.S. and Iran launch key talks in Geneva
Top U.S. diplomat John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif began key nuclear talks in Geneva on Saturday ahead of a June 30 deadline...
One month to nuclear deadline: U.S. and Iran launch key talks in Geneva
Top U.S. diplomat John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif began key nuclear talks in Geneva on Saturday ahead of a June 30 deadline...
Merkel gives UK hope of EU reform by telling Cameron: Where there’s a will…
Angela Merkel indicated support for David Cameron’s requests for EU reform even suggesting treaty change could be on the cards. The German Chancellor...
Cameron says EU status quo ‘not good enough’
David Cameron has called for “flexible and imaginative” reforms in the European Union during a whistlestop tour of Europe to lobby for changes...
Blair to leave Middle East envoy post after years of struggling diplomacy
Former British prime minister Tony Blair is standing down as the Quartet representative in the Middle East, the organization said on Wednesday, after eight...
Former UK PM Tony Blair ‘quits role as Middle East peace envoy’
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair has resigned as Middle East peace envoy, an official has told the AP news agency.
Queen’s Speech: Tax cuts and EU referendum expected to be announced
People working 30 hours a week on minimum wage will no longer have to pay income tax under Conservative plans to be announced in the Queen’s Speech. The...
U.S. court backs hold on Obama’s immigration plan
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused Tuesday to lift a temporary hold on an executive action by President Barack Obama that could shield as many as...
Islamic State faces battle in Iraq, U.S. reassures Abadi
Islamic State poured more fighters into Ramadi as security forces and Shi'ite paramilitaries prepared to try to retake the Iraqi city, while Washington...
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson suffers suspected heart attack
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson has been admitted to hospital after a suspected heart attack. "The First Minister felt unwell...
China says U.S. South China Sea actions ‘irresponsible, dangerous’
China said on Friday it was “strongly dissatisfied” after a U.S. spy plane flew over part of the South China Sea this week near where China...
China navy warns U.S. spy plane in disputed South China Sea: report
The Chinese navy warned a U.S. surveillance plane flying over artificial islands that Beijing is creating in the disputed South China Sea to leave the...
Ousted Thai PM Shinawatra banned from travelling abroad at start of trial
Thailand’s ousted prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra insisted on her innocence on Tuesday, as she was banned from travelling overseas at the start...
EU backs naval crackdown to end Mediterranean migrant crisis
EU nations have approved plans for an unprecedented naval mission starting next month to fight human traffickers responsible for a flood of migrants crossing...
Ousted Thai PM proclaims innocence as criminal trial starts
Thailand’s ousted prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra insisted on her innocence on Tuesday, at the start of a trial that could see her jailed for...
U.S. signs $1 bn loan guarantee for Ukraine
The United States signed Monday its second $1 billion loan guarantee deal for Ukraine aimed at helping the crisis-wracked country surmount a Russia-backed...
EU backs naval mission to end migrant crisis
EU nations approved plans on Monday for an unprecedented naval mission starting next month to fight human traffickers responsible for a flood of migrants...
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ over Morsi death sentence bid by Egyptian court
The United States is “deeply concerned” about an Egyptian court decision to seek the death penalty for former President Mohammed Morsi, a State...
Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck faces trial and political ruin
Thailand’s first female prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces court Tuesday at the start of a negligence trial which could see her jailed for...
Beijing rebukes US involvement in South China Sea islands row
China’s foreign minister told top US diplomat John Kerry on Saturday that Beijing was “unshakeable” in its defence of sovereignty, as...
Beijing rebukes US over South China Sea islands row
China’s foreign minister told top US diplomat John Kerry on Saturday that Beijing was “unshakeable” in its defence of sovereignty, as...
U.S. and China remain at odds over South China Sea activity
The United States and China clashed over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea on Saturday, as China’s foreign minister asserted its sovereignty...
North Korea executes defense chief for treason using an anti-aircraft gun
North Korea has executed its defense chief on treason charges by putting him in front of an anti-aircraft gun at a firing range, Seoul’s National...
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry in Russia for talks with Putin
John Kerry (picture left) has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin (right) and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that are expected to...
Greece ‘just two weeks’ from cash crisis, says finance minister
Greece has won limited support from the euro zone for the progress it has made in difficult bailout talks, but warned that it faces a cash crunch within...
Middle East nuclear weapons ban proposal stumbles at U.N.
A U.N. attempt to work out a ban on nuclear weapons in the Middle East was in jeopardy after Egypt complained on Monday about the lack of progress and...
Brotherly love: David Miliband criticises Ed’s campaign
David Miliband has criticised his brother’s General Election campaign and ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership.
Putin and Kerry set to meet in Russia for Ukraine crisis talks
John Kerry is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for crucial talks in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi on Tuesday amid tensions with...
South Korea expresses concern over North’s submarine missile test
North Korea’s recent test-firing of a ballistic missile from a submarine was “very serious and concerning”, South Korea said on Monday,...
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