Can Ukraine triumph over the Russian Goliath?
Russia deploying tactical strategy refined in Syria with devastating effect, say experts
France’s submarine trouble highlights its precarious status as a great power
French admiral says US has broken a pact among nuclear powers on the UN Security Council by agreeing to sell nuclear submarines
Macron warns Europe must contain ‘irregular flows’ of Afghan migrants
French president promises to protect those ‘most threatened’ by Taliban insurgency
Serbia wants more than EU accession in return for Kosovo recognition
Russia says final deal should not be rushed as US picks up the pace
Macron’s Israeli-Palestinian reluctance in spotlight as he heads to Jerusalem
Some Europeans would like French president to play active role in addressing conflict
Varadkar travels to New York for UN peace summit
Taoiseach to seek support for Ireland’s efforts to be awarded place on security council
U2 concert kicks off Ireland’s bid for UN seat in ‘group of death’
Varadkar sees Ireland ‘at the heart of UN decision-making to advance international peace, security and development’
Syria pushes on with eastern Ghouta offensive to safeguard Damascus from attacks
Analysis: Pressure from UN will not stop fighting
Syrian government forces ‘poised to slice eastern Ghouta in two’
Rebels say government using ‘scorched earth’ tactics as latest aid convoy postponed
Russia orders five-hour daily truce in Syria’s eastern Ghouta
Putin to put in place ‘humanitarian corridor’ after pressure from western governments
Trump’s Israeli gambit may rouse Macron into tougher stance
French president has been quiet on Palestinian question but meets Netanyahu on Sunday
China hits back at Trump criticism over North Korea
US ambassador to UN says China must decide on stronger sanctions against Pyongyang
Trump-Xi honeymoon is over as US threatens sanctions
US president warns Chinese bank over its alleged dealings with North Korea
Paris talks reaffirm support for elusive Israeli-Palestinian peace resolution
Foreign ministers and international bodies reaffirm need for a ‘two-state solution’
French foreign minister reiterates plans for Israeli-Palestinian talks
Jean-Marc Ayrault briefs Charlie Flanagan on plan to convene conference by end of year
France: Fillon and Juppé clash for chance to take on Le Pen
François Fillon in pole postion to become presidential candidate for Les Républicains
North Korean military ordered to put nuclear weapons on standby
Kim Jong-un threatens ‘stern’ actions against UN sanctions
Russians and Assad killing many more civilians than Isis, says former hostage
Political plan is essential to checking ‘ocean of death’ in Syria, says Nicolas Hénin
ICC to investigate possible Russian war crimes
Evidence peacekeepers and civilians killed in 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Iranian nuclear negotiations
Deal would be Barack Obama’s signature foreign policy achievement
Suspicions over French role in CAR run deep
Central Africans are convinced that Paris imposes everything in beleaguered CAR
Syria’s National Coalition faces conflicting pressure about attendance at Geneva talks
Pressure on opposition over US-Russia sponsored peace talks
Syrian opposition fighters killed 190, says watchdog
Human Rights Watch believes two-week attack on villages in August was sectarian
China urges caution on Syrian military action before UN inspectors’ report
Foreign minister Wang Yi urges restraint before completion of chemical weapons inquiry
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