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German spooks under scrutiny over claims French Foreign Minister Fabius was spied on

“Spying among friends is not at all acceptable,” said German Chancellor Angela Merkel when allegations emerged in 2013 that the United States had

USA

US and Israeli leaders to meet for first time since Iran nuclear accord

The US and Israeli leaders meet in Washington in the first talks since the disputed Iran nuclear deal was struck.

Syria

Map: where are Assad's friends and enemies

Russia is arousing international speculation over its intentions toward Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad. On Tuesday, RIA news agency quoted a

Russia

Red faces in Moscow after France blamed for Swiss fighter jet incident with Russian politician

Russia initially summoned the French ambassador to complain that a private plane carrying the Speaker of the lower house of parliament had been

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Israel

Israel defends 'aggressive' security measures

Israel has continued to tighten security across the county in response to a surge in shootings and stabbings. Roadblocks have been put in place

Syria

Turkey said to offer Russia cooperation over Syria to reduce tension

Russia says Turkey has offered to help coordinate military aircraft activities relating to Syria. It comes as tensions have risen after Turkey

World

Russia and US on Syria, who leads, who follows

A terse look on one side, some kind of a smile on the other… the Obama-Putin face-off at the United Nations in New York on Monday was riddled with

Syria

Austria says fight against ISIL needs Syria's Assad

There are growing calls among Western leaders to negotiate with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to solve the war causing thousands to flee to Europe.

USA

Saudi Arabia reassured over Iran after Obama meets King Salman

Saudi Arabia says it is satisfied with assurances from Washington over the Iran nuclear deal following President Obama’s meeting with King Salman

World News

Tension rife at Colombia-Venezuela border

Venezuela declared a two-month state of emergency near a major border crossing last week, after a shootout between smugglers and soldiers.

Korea

Apologise, or propaganda continues, South Korea tells Pyongyang

Apologise, or anti-North Korea propaganda will continue, South Korea tells Pyongyang as the situation remains tense despite talks between the two sides.

Korea

Day two of North and South Korea crisis talks to ease tensions

North and South Korea are holding a second day of talks in what is being seen as a positive sign in efforts to ease tensions that have brought the

Iran

Iran: British embassy reopens in Tehran

After a four-year closure, the British embassy has reopened in Tehran. Philip Hammond became just the second UK Foreign Secretary to visit Iran since

Korea

Words over weapons: North and South Korea discuss border tensions

North and South Korea choose words over weapons in an attempt to diffuse mounting tensions on the border.

France

Paris beach party stirs geopolitical tensions

A summertime beach event in Paris has sparked geopolitical tensions. Hundreds of police have been deployed for the Tel-Aviv sur Seine celebration

Bolivia

US to restore diplomatic relations with Bolivia

The United States and Bolivia announced on Tuesday that they are working to restore full diplomatic relations. The two countries fell out in 2008

World News

Gibraltar tension flares between Britain and Spain

Their dispute over Gibraltar has flared again. Britain has accused Spain of violating its sovereignty by repeatedly and unlawfully entering the rocky

Ukraine

Ukraine puts top Russian general Gerasimov on 'most wanted' list

Russia’s top general Valery Gerasimov has been accused of ‘organising an armed conflict’ in Ukraine which is making plans to put him on trial

USA

Iran nuclear deal: Obama and Netanyahu make competing appeals to US Jews

President Barack Obama has reportedly told Jewish leaders in the US that it is likely rockets will fall on Tel Aviv, if a nuclear deal with Iran is

Ukraine

Talks on Ukraine take place despite escalation in fighting

The Ukrainian military said on Monday that four of its soldiers were killed and 15 wounded in fighting with pro-Russian rebels in the previous 24