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Erdogan king Kuwait
Erdogan’s Gulf tour overshadowed by positioning from powerful Saudi prince

The Turkish president’s attempts to end the Qatar blockade are at the mercy of bin Salman

A sign sign marks the border between Canada and the U.S. March 22, 2006 near Beecher Falls, Vermont. As American politicians continue to debate immigration reform Border Patrol agents work the northern border to prevent asylum seekers entering.
Over the border: the US, Canada and asylum seekers

Overturning the protected status for foreign nationals will hasten the northern exodus of migrants.

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela’s government holds talks on restructuring debt

Today, the Venezuelan government will lead talks with bondholders to try to restructure $60 billion…

Eurocorp
European ministers to sign deal on joint defence acquisition

Today, defence ministers from around the EU will meet to discuss and commit to a…

Somliland seeks recognition
Self-declared Somaliland to hold presidential election

The de facto independent– but unrecognised– territory of Somaliland holds presidential elections today. The territory…

South Korea bow
South Korea’s Bareun Party to elect new leader as influence wanes

South Korea’s centre-right Bareun Party will vote for a new leader today. Lee Hye-hoon stood…

Dublin rules collapse
European lawmakers mull controversial changes to Dublin rules

Today, the European Parliament will consider changes to the Dublin rules—the system that regulates how…

Eurocorp
Monday, November 13

EURO DEFENCE European ministers to sign joint defence pact Today, defence ministers from around the EU…

Trump Scarborough Shoal South China Sea
South China Sea expected to top Trump agenda at ASEAN summit in the Philippines

In his final stop of a 12-day tour of Asia, Donald Trump will arrive in…

Angela Merkel Climate Chancelor coalition talks
Merkel closes in on coalition deal as parties hash out climate policies

Today, Chancellor Angela Merkel will enter the final stages of “Jamaica coalition” talks with the…