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Algeria accuses Morocco of killing three in 'cowardly attack'
The reported killings took place on Monday, but few details had emerged and there had been no immediate response from Morocco's government.
Russia shutting NATO mission 'not a major setback', expert says
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that NATO’s military liaison and information offices in Moscow would be closed in November, following the alliance's decision to expel 8 Russian diplomats.
US-China-Taiwan tensions rise amid Chinese air incursions
Senior US and Chinese officials met in Switzerland on Wednesday, as the two countries find themselves at odds on a variety of issues, including Taiwan and trade.
Kim Jong Un attends North Korea parliament session
Kim Jong Un attends North Korea parliament session
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Kosovo government offices attacked over license plates row with Serbia
A row over vehicle license plates is escalating tensions between Serbia and its former province of Kosovo in the Balkans
Russia rejects Czech appeal for damages over deadly 2014 blasts
The Czech Republic had demanded compensation from Moscow over a deadly 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot, which Prague blames on two Russian GRU agents.
Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomatic staff for 'spying'
Czech security services said the 18 staffers, who have been given 48 hours to pack their bags, were "clearly" identified as Russian military spies in connection with a massive explosion that took place in the country in 2014.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Tehran court on charges of propaganda
British-Iranian charity worker, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who served five years in jail for allegedly working against Tehran's government, is now accused of participating in a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy in London 12 years ago.
Ukraine and Hungary pledge to ease tensions over Transcarpathia
The two countries have clashed over whether ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine should be allowed to use their native language.
Albania expels Russian diplomat for violating pandemic measures
Albanian Foreign Ministry says the diplomat had "continued to violate measures to protect against the pandemic".
Greek and Turkish coast guard boats collide in Eastern Mediterranean
The two NATO countries have been arguing for decades about sovereign rights in the Aegean Sea as well as the extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Disputes have been heightened in recent months after a Greek frigate collided with a Turkish frigate in August last year.
France recalls envoy after Erdoğan questions Macron's mental health
The French presidency decried Erdoğan's "excess and rudeness" in his comments questioning Emmanuel Macron's mental health. It comes after the French president said he would do more to combat Islamic extremism.
US urges Turkey to back diplomacy amid mounting tensions with Greece
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Turkey to engage in dialogue and take no more actions to increase tensions with Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Austria expels Russian diplomat amid 'spy' reports; Moscow retaliates
The Russian Embassy said it was “appalled by the unfounded decision" and expelled an Austrian diplomat in response.
EU holds urgent talks on Greece-Turkey energy dispute
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, whose country holds the rotating EU presidency, said the Turkish drilling must stop.
Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats over 'serious crime'
Local media are reporting a possible link to the murder of a former Chechen rebel in a Berlin park last year.
COVID-19 'has exposed fundamental tensions' between EU and China
Former Australia PM Kevin Rudd says the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental EU-China tensions.
UK offers release of Iran tanker if oil isn't bound for Syria
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the tanker detained near Gibraltar could be released if the UK receives guarantees that its oil isn't bound for Syria.
Morocco criticised over press freedom after journalist's fine
A journalist has criticised Morocco over press freedom after being fined for allegedly not having the right media accreditation.
US President Trump says he avoided a retaliatiory strike on Iran
It came after an Iranian missile brought down an unmanned US drone on Thursday. Tehran said it shot it down over its territory, whilst Washington insisted it was flying in international airspace.