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Russia

Exclusive: shipwatchers chart Russian hardware heading into Med

Observers in Istanbul are gathering evidence of what seems to be increasing Russian naval activity of a military nature — ships moving from the Black

Egypt

France sells Mistral warships withheld from Russia to Egypt

France has sold two Mistral warships originally bound for Russia to Egypt. The sale to Moscow fell through after sanctions were imposed when Russia

Afghanistan

Nato denies 'blind eye' policy over child abuse by Afghan militias

A top Nato commander in Afghanistan has denied reports that American troops were ordered to ignore the sexual abuse of young boys by Afghan militias

Israel

Israel police to fire live bullets at stone-throwers in Jerusalem

Israeli has vowed to use “any means necessary” to curb stoning-throwing attacks against its citizens. Police officers have been authorised to fire

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Japan

Banzai back in the vocabulary as Japan passes law allowing combat deployments

Japan has taken a decisive step away from its postwar stance on defence with a vote in parliament allowing the deployment of military force abroad in

Burkina Faso

Mediation talks set to get underway in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso it is reported that three people have died and at least 13 have been injured at the main hospital in Ouagadougou. The deaths came on

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Mediation after coup d'etat as president 'is freed'

Tension remains high in Burkina Faso where the military junta that has seized power said on Friday that it had reopened borders and released the

Burkina Faso

What's behind the coup in Burkina Faso?

French President Francois Hollande has condemned what he has described as a coup d‘état in the West African state of Burkina Faso. It is the latest

Syria

Nato expresses 'concern' over Russia's role in Syria

As Russian cargo planes touch down in Syria, Nato has expressed concern over Moscow’s role in the country. According to Russian authorities the two

Syria

NATO worried about alleged Russian military buildup in Syria

Reuters news agency, quoting unidentified Lebanese sources, reports Russian troops have begun military operations in Syria in support of Bashar

United Kingdom

The UK government will not hesitate to strike at its own nationals in Syria if they're suspected of plotting attacks on British soil

The British government says it will not hesitate to carry out more drone strikes against ISIL militants who plan attacks on the United Kingdom

Turkey

14 police officers killed by PKK bomb attack in eastern Turkey

At least 14 police officers have been killed by Kurdish militants in a bomb attack in Turkey, widening a conflict with the Turkish state. Tuesday’s

China

'We love peace,' China's president proclaims at WWII parade

China’s laid on its biggest display of military might to commemorate victory over Japan in World War Two. The event, in Beijing, was shunned by most

Serbia

Serbia PM demands EU finds solution to migrant crisis

Serbia’s prime minister had warned of “huge problems” with migrants once Hungary deploys its military on its border with Serbia. Aleksandar Vucic

Ukraine

Ukraine: angry clashes as bill adopted granting more autonomy in the east

Clashes have erupted between protesters and police in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, as deputies gave their initial backing to reforms for greater

Turkey

Turkey joins US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

Previously reluctant, Turkey has joined the US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL strongholds in Syria.

USA

Chelsea Manning found guilty in contraband case but escapes solitary confinement

Poland

Poland's president criticises NATO for treating country like 'buffer zone'

Poland’s president has lashed out at NATO, saying his country is being treated like a “buffer zone” between Russia and Germany. Andrzej Duda is

Ukraine

Caught red-handed: the Russian Major fighting in Ukraine

As fighting escalates between government troops and rebels in eastern Ukraine, despite the February ceasefire, euronews met with a captured Russian

Chile

Chile: celebrations as former head of hated secret police dies

There have been celebrations on the streets at news of the death of one of the most hated men in Chile. Manuel Contreras headed the South American