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Cyprus

Nicosia: The buffer zone in pictures

It has been 43 years since Cyprus was split when Turkish forces invaded and occupied the north of the island.

Syria

Syrian rebels freeze peace talks 'until ceasefire is fully implemented'

Syrian rebel groups have threatened to boycott peace talks being prepared for later this month in Kazakhstan.

Syria

Key players Russia and Turkey back Syrian peace talks

Russian backed peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition have been penciled in for next month in Kazakhstan, if the cease-fire continues.

Syria

Russia and Turkey announce Syrian ceasefire without extremist groups

Syria, Russia and Turkey have declared that a ceasefire will come into effect at midnight on Thursday in Syria - but it won't include Islamic state or a group which once had links to al-Qaida.

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Syria

Russia says Syrian government and opposition in talks

The Syrian army has intensified its aerial bombing of rebel-held positions close to Damascus.

Turkey

Russia-Turkish talks on Aleppo more effective than 'fruitless' US talks, says Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister says Moscow has high hopes for ongoing talks with Ankara.

Economy

Europe and US authorities cry foul over Chinese food import plans

European and US authorities are seeking further high level talks with China over its plans to increase regulations on food imports.

Europe News

Fresh Cyprus talks set for next month

The leaders of Cyprus and the self-styled Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will meet in Geneva next month for a fresh round of talks on reuniting the island.

Colombia

New FARC peace deal signed in Colombia before congressional approval

Colombia's Congress will ratify the revised peace deal with the FARC, but Alvaro Uribe leads opposition calling for fresh popular vote.

World News

Harsh words between Germany and Turkey

There has been a testy exchange of views on human rights and fundamental freedoms between the foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey.

Europe News

NATO chief seeks Trump's backing for alliance

A strong NATO is in the interests of both Europe and the United States, the head of the alliance said on Tuesday, following Donald Trump’s election victory.

Colombia

Colombian government and FARC strike revised peace deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebel group have agreed new terms to end a deadly 52-year war.

USA

Donald Trump and Barack Obama hold talks at the White House

President Barack Obama and his successor Donald Trump have held talks at the White House after the Republican businessman’s shock election victory.

Syria

Russian Foreign Minister says other countries are 'sabotaging' Syria peace talks

Sergei Lavrov said other participants in peace process are 'sabotaging' it by backing extremist groups

Colombia

Talks aims to salvage Colombia's fragile FARC deal

Colombia’s government and FARC rebels have been back at the negotiating table in the Cuban capital Havana.

Colombia

Colombia delays peace talks with Marxist ELN rebels

Colombia’s delayed peace talks with Marxist ELN rebels at the last minute – demanding that a politician, held captive for six months, is freed.

Spain

Spain's Rajoy looks to decisive Saturday vote to form new government

It has taken 10 months, but Spain appears to be finally on the verge of forming a new government.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Belgium agree last minute deal on CETA

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of stories making headlines in Europe’s de facto political capital.

France

French government pledges €250 million extra funding for French police

It comes after ten days of spontaneous protests by French police following an attack which left two officers badly wounded.

Japan

Philippines President Duterte reassures Japan over China visit

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said his recent visit to China was about economics and not security, as he sought to reassure Japan on an official visit to the…

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