Alasdair Sandford

World News

What will Trump's presidency mean for the Iran nuclear deal?

Tehran says it expects the new US administration to accept the accord struck with world powers to curb its nuclear programme in return for lifting sanctions.

11 November 2016

Iraq

Civilians fleeing Mosul fighting arrive at UN camps

People fleeing the fighting amid the military offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul have continued to arrive at UN camps in the region.

11 November 2016

USA

Anti-Trump protest becomes a 'riot' in Portland, Oregon

Across the US other demonstrations against the presidential victor were mostly peaceful. Donald Trump has blamed the media for inciting protesters.

11 November 2016

United Kingdom

The day the Brexit hit the fan

A court ruling in London has thrown Theresa May's plans for Brexit into disarray - by saying parliament must approve the move to trigger Article 50.

3 November 2016

Italy

Amnesty blames Italy and EU for police abuse of migrants

The human rights group says migrants have been subjected to 'appalling' ill-treatment by Italian police because of the EU's refugees policy.

3 November 2016

Pakistan

Pakistan: train collision in Karachi kills 'more than 20'

A collision involving two trains in the Pakistani city of Karachi has left many victims.

3 November 2016

Syria

Russia extends pause in airstrikes as Syrian army steps up fight in Aleppo

The announcement comes despite the Kremlin's previous insistence that the moratorium could not be extended while rebels continued their attacks.

2 November 2016

Malaysia

Study suggests missing MH370 plane plummeted into ocean

The Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared in 2014 was in a "high and increasing rate of descent" when it crashed, a report says.

2 November 2016

Russia

Moscow to West: are you fighting terrorists or Russia?

Russia's defence minister has said the West's failure to rein in extremist rebel groups means the peace process has been postponed indefinitely.

1 November 2016

Italy

Farmers' winter plans for cattle disrupted by Italy earthquake

Farmers in central Italy have been trying to find their herds after Sunday's quake and worry about a lack of winter shelter.

1 November 2016

China

China displays J-20 stealth jet at country's biggest air show

China has shown off its J-20 stealth fighter in public for the first time - the plane it hopes will narrow a military technology gap with the US.

1 November 2016

Italy

More tremors predicted after Italy's latest earthquake

Thousands of people are in temporary accommodation after the fiercest quake in over a quarter of a century hit the central region at the weekend.

31 October 2016

Ukraine

Vast wealth declared by Ukraine politicians causes shock and anger

An e-declaration of assets has exposed a huge difference between the earnings of top officials compared to ordinary Ukrainians.

31 October 2016

World News

Copenhagen reminds visitors of Halloween's European roots

Halloween has become America’s second most important holiday commercially – but the origins of the annual appearance of pumpkins and other ghostly paraphernalia are found in…

31 October 2016

Spain

Rajoy sworn in again as Spain's prime minister after deadlock broken

The conservative leader was sworn in by King Felipe on Monday and is expected to announce a new cabinet later this week.

31 October 2016

Turkey

Turkey: police detain opposition Cumhuriyet editor and journalists

The editor and several journalists have been detained, accused of acting for the banned Gulenist movement and Kurdish militants.

31 October 2016

Russia

Putin says Russian military threat to NATO is 'imaginary'

The Russian president has been speaking at a gathering of foreign policy experts, after NATO sealed plans to boost forces on Russian borders.

27 October 2016

Iraq

Reports mount of ISIL atrocities against civilians around Mosul

Politicians and local residents say the militant group has executed scores of people as Iraqi forces advance on the northern city.

27 October 2016

Iraq

Iraq: US general says 800-900 ISIL fighters killed in Mosul offensive

Miles of oil pipelines have been set alight, allegedly by ISIL, as they defend the city.

27 October 2016

USA

Clinton and Trump trade blows over campaign workload

The two main US presidential contenders questioned the commitment of their rival to the campaign, less than a fortnight before the election.

27 October 2016