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China formally charges two Canadians with spying 18 months after they were first arrested
Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested 18 months ago.
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Jun 19th 2020, 10:12 AM
Australia furious as Turkey's president refers to Gallipoli after Christchurch mosque attack
Scott Morrison warned he would consider “all options” in reviewing ties between the two countries.
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Mar 20th 2019, 1:32 PM
Explainer: Why are India and Pakistan - both nuclear powers - on the brink of a major confrontation?
The countries have been in a dispute for over 70 years in relation to the Kashmir region.
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Feb 27th 2019, 4:14 PM
'Hostage politics': Campaigners condemn death penalty for Canadian citizen in China
Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was convicted of drug smuggling.
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Jan 15th 2019, 8:40 AM
Ukraine ends martial law in country after 30 days
It was introduced last month after Russia’s seizure of three of Kiev’s navy vessels in the Sea of Azov
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Dec 26th 2018, 5:15 PM
China confirms detention of 2 Canadians as tensions rise between countries
The two cases ratchet up pressure on Canada, which is holding Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies.
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Dec 13th 2018, 10:30 AM
Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for Sunday’s confrontation in the Kerch Strait, which links the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
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Nov 27th 2018, 8:34 PM
Trump continues Twitter attack on US allies following G7 summit: 'Justin acts hurt when called out!'
US president Donald Trump has continued his strong criticism of US allies.
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Jun 11th 2018, 7:16 AM
Iranian cleric threatens Israeli cities with destruction as tensions flare between both nations
There have been serious military confrontations between both nations in recent days.
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May 11th 2018, 10:15 PM
Russia to UK over spy poisoning: 'You are playing with fire and you will be sorry'
Britain has blamed Russia for the 4 March poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
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Apr 6th 2018, 7:23 AM
British officials search inbound plane from Moscow over security fears
Britain said it conducts routine checks on aircraft to protect the UK from organised crime.
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Mar 31st 2018, 4:45 PM
Russia threatens to ban all British media from its country if the UK bans Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT
Tensions are rising after the UK said it was likely Russia was behind a recent poisoning attack on an ex-spy.
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Mar 13th 2018, 9:02 PM
'Absurd': White House denies declaring war on North Korea
North Korea’s foreign minister said the statement from Trump was “clearly a declaration of war”.
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Sep 26th 2017, 7:08 AM
US retaliates against Russia and orders closure of 3 diplomatic offices
The State Department said the decision was made “in the spirit of parity”.
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Aug 31st 2017, 9:55 PM
Germany hits back at Trump claim that it 'owes vast sums of money'
“There is no account where debts are registered with NATO,” the German Defence Minister said.
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Mar 19th 2017, 2:52 PM
Diplomatic row erupts between Germany and Turkey
The disagreement centres on criticism from Turkey over slow progress on the country’s bid to join the EU.
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Jun 21st 2013, 12:19 PM