Russian Leader Joins 'Dance Of Diplomacy'

It had been as carefully choreographed as the D-Day commemorations themselves. But until he showed up there was no way of knowing if Russia's president would join the dance. The breakthrough came when Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, deftly pirouetted...

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Ukraine And Russia Talk Of 'Ending Bloodshed'

Ukraine's President-elect Petro Poroshenko has met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for informal talks on the sidelines of the D-Day commemorations in France, raising hopes of ending the continuing violence. The two men met for around 15 minutes...

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Cameron 'Firm' With Putin In Ukraine Talks

Bringing Russia's President In From The Cold Updated: 11:41pm UK, Thursday 05 June 2014 By By Sam Kiley, Foreign Affairs Editor The two men sat widely apart at Charles de Gaulle airport for a brief photograph before getting down to what diplomats...

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Bringing Russia's President In From The Cold

The two men sat widely apart at Charles de Gaulle airport for a brief photograph before getting down to what diplomats like to call a "business-like meeting" - which really means a "frosty encounter". That the British Prime Minister and the Russian...

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Hostage Video Rare Glimpse Into Mind Of Enemy

The Taliban video is a rare glimpse into a ritual as old as warfare, writes Sky's Diplomatic Editor Tim Marshall. The Taliban wave white flags We see several fighters armed with rifles and at least one grenade launcher. They carry white flags. This...

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Taliban Releases Video Of Hostage Handover

Six Things To Know On Bowe Bergdahl Updated: 11:11pm UK, Wednesday 04 June 2014 Everything you need to know about Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, the US prisoner of war released by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Bowe Bergdahl had a variety of hobbies including...

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US Pledges $1bn To Boost Military In Europe

Barack Obama has promised $1bn (£597m) to bolster its military influence in Europe amid worries of more land grabs by the Kremlin. The US president said extra military equipment would be sent to the region in the wake of the crisis in Ukraine, and that...

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Fire Breaks Out At Shell Plant In Netherlands

Two people have been injured after an explosion caused a major fire at a Royal Dutch Shell chemical plant in the Netherlands. Flames and smoke were seen billowing into the sky at the site in the town of Moerdijk, near the port city of Rotterdam. A...

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Spain's King Juan Carlos Abdicates For His Son

Juan Carlos Held Reins During Rocky Times Updated: 2:20pm UK, Monday 02 June 2014 Juan Carlos may have been tainted by recent scandals, but he can abdicate knowing he has led his country through some very testing times. One of the most testing was...

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Syrians To Vote In 'Show Of Force' Election

By Sherine Tadros, Middle East Correspondent Syria's presidential elections are set to take place in the midst of a brutal three-year war. For the first time in the country's history there is more than one candidate competing for the top job. ...

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Bombing At Nigeria Football Pitch 'Kills 40'

At least 40 people have reportedly been killed in a bombing at a football pitch in northeast Nigeria. The explosion in the town of Mubi, Adamawa state, appeared to target fans walking across the field and heading home after watching a local match, according...

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Parents' Emotional Address To Freed US Soldier

The parents of a US soldier released by the Taliban after being held hostage for five years have made an emotional public address to their son. Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's mother and father have been unable to speak to him directly since he was freed on...

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Kenyan Farmers Threaten Violence Over Khat Ban

By Hind Hassan, Sky News Reporter Kenyan khat farmers have threatened violent action against the British government following its decision to ban the stimulant. FG Machuma, who says he represents the Meru tribe, told Sky News the decision to make...

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Cameron: Meriam Death Sentence Is 'Barbaric'

David Cameron says the death sentence handed down to Meriam Ibrahim is "barbaric" and has called on Sudanese authorities to intervene. The Prime Minister joined international condemnation of the 27-year-old mother's plight, saying he is "absolutely...

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