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Jordan’s king visits the US

On Monday, Jordan’s King Abdullah will travel to Washington DC, becoming the first Arab leader…

Rome’s Five Star Movement under investigation

Rome’s mayor, Virginia Raggi, will be questioned in court on Monday over her connection to…

Schulz to lead centre-left charge against Merkel

Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) was expected to announce its candidate for September’s federal election…

France’s socialists nominate presidential candidate

On Sunday, France’s former PM Manuel Valls goes head to head with former Education Minister…

Sunday, January 29

France’s socialists nominate their presidential candidate and a surprise in German politics.

African nations mull trade deal

Negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) resume at the African Union Summit…

Saturday, January 28

President Trump talks to Vladimir Putin and African leaders debate a regional free trade agreement.

Trump, Putin talk

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to become telephone buddies on Saturday. President Trump…

Libya: Moscow’s next power play?

Deep national divisions and foreign interference could set Libya on course for another civil war.

Communist rebels talk peace with Philippine government

Peace talks between communist rebels and the Philippine government are expected to wrap up in…