Germany

Germany's Angela Merkel hits back over 'Nazi' claims by Turkey's President Erdogan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejects claims by Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Germany is using 'fascist actions'

06/03/2017

Malaysia

'Diplomatically rude' North Korean envoy to Malaysia expelled

North Korea’s ambassador to Malaysia has been expelled from the country after he criticised an investigation into the murder of leader Kim Jong-un’s estranged half…

06/03/2017

Turkey

Erdogan launches furious attack on Germany for 'aiding terrorism'

Turkey's president accused Berlin of backing terrorism over its support for a detained journalist and following the cancellation of political rallies.

04/03/2017

Turkey

Turkey summons German Ambassador after speech by Justice Minister to Turks in Germany is cancelled

Turkey has summoned the German Ambassador in Ankara after a speech by Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag to Turks living in Germany was cancelled.

02/03/2017

Malaysia

Kim Jong-nam: Malaysia to free North Korean murder suspect

Malaysia has said it will free and deport a North Korean man held in connection with the death of Kim Jong-nam.

02/03/2017

Turkey

Press freedom fuels tensions between Berlin and Ankara

German – Turkish relations are becoming increasingly strained over the arrest of a Die Welt reporter in Istanbul, with Berlin summoning Ankara’s ambassador in…

01/03/2017

North Korea

Seoul demands ''collective measures'' against Pyongyang in wake of Kim Jong-nam death

South Korea has called for “collective measures” against North Korea, including possible suspension from the UN.

28/02/2017

USA

A rocky ride: US-Iranian relations since 1979

There are no formal diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America.

03/02/2017

World News

Will wrestling beat the Trump travel ban?

US wrestlers say they plan to be at next month's World Cup in Iran despite Tehran's claim that it is banning US visitors. The freestyle team's participation had been in doubt, given the fallout from T

01/02/2017

News

Eritrean president describes Hollande and Merkel as 'mentally disturbed'

He specifically took jibes at French President Francois Hollande and his German counterpart, Angela Merkel. Afwerki described both leaders as being mentally disturbed and that they were among those wh

30/01/2017

Mexico

Trump: standoff with Mexico over border wall tax

Mexico's foreign minister warns the proposed levy will only hurt US consumers. It comes as President Enrique Pena Nieto calls off a trip to Washington to meet US president Donald Trump.

27/01/2017

Europe News

Serbia, Kosovo set for EU-backed talks

Senior officials from Serbia and Kosovo will hold talks in Brussels on Tuesday.

23/01/2017

World News

Sanctions against Russia must stay - Biden

The outgoing US Vice President has urged the world to stand up to what he has described as "coercion and aggression" from Moscow over Ukraine

16/01/2017

World News

Egyptian court blocks island handover to Saudi Arabia

Cairo court rules that the islands Tiran and Sanafir remain Egyptian

16/01/2017

Serbia

War of words as Kosovo stops 'provocative' Serbian train

Serbia recalled its train - decked out in nationalist colours - to Belgrade after Kosovo police blocked its entry into the country.

15/01/2017

USA

Russia slams US decision to blacklist five senior officials

Moscow has slammed a move by the White House to blacklist five senior Russian officials, describing it as an additional step in the degradation of relations under President…

10/01/2017

USA

US sanctions top Russian investigator

The US has blacklisted Russia’s top investigator, Alexander Bastrykin, along with four others, for human rights offences Officials said the sanctions were not linked to US hacking allegations but to t

10/01/2017

North Korea

North Korea's weapons capabilities "serious threat" - Washington

The US has described North Korea’s nuclear weapons capabilities as a “serious threat” and that it is prepared to shoot down any missiles coming towards its…

09/01/2017

United Kingdom

Secret film prompts calls to probe Israeli influence on UK

MPs want an inquiry after an Israeli official was secretly filmed saying he wanted to 'take down' a minister critical of Israel.

08/01/2017

Europe News

Fallout continues after UK envoy quits

Brussels is still reeling from the British ambassador’s to the EU’s shock resignation on Tuesday.

04/01/2017