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China formally charges two Canadians with spying 18 months after they were first arrested

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# Diplomatic Tensions

China formally charges two Canadians with spying 18 months after they were first arrested

Jun 19th 2020, 10:12 AM 12,648 Views 21 Comments

Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested 18 months ago.

Australia furious as Turkey's president refers to Gallipoli after Christchurch mosque attack

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Australia furious as Turkey's president refers to Gallipoli after Christchurch mosque attack

Mar 20th 2019, 1:32 PM 33,703 Views 56 Comments

Scott Morrison warned he would consider “all options” in reviewing ties between the two countries.

Explainer: Why are India and Pakistan - both nuclear powers - on the brink of a major confrontation?

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# Kashmir Dispute

Explainer: Why are India and Pakistan - both nuclear powers - on the brink of a major confrontation?

Feb 27th 2019, 4:14 PM 14,521 Views 28 Comments

The countries have been in a dispute for over 70 years in relation to the Kashmir region.

'Hostage politics': Campaigners condemn death penalty for Canadian citizen in China

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# Diplomatic Tensions

'Hostage politics': Campaigners condemn death penalty for Canadian citizen in China

Jan 15th 2019, 8:40 AM 14,073 Views 15 Comments

Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was convicted of drug smuggling.

Ukraine ends martial law in country after 30 days

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Ukraine ends martial law in country after 30 days

Dec 26th 2018, 5:15 PM 7,165 Views 7 Comments

It was introduced last month after Russia’s seizure of three of Kiev’s navy vessels in the Sea of Azov

China confirms detention of 2 Canadians as tensions rise between countries

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# Diplomatic Tensions

China confirms detention of 2 Canadians as tensions rise between countries

Dec 13th 2018, 10:30 AM 16,588 Views 28 Comments

The two cases ratchet up pressure on Canada, which is holding Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies.

Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia

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Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia

Updated Nov 27th 2018, 8:34 PM 36,694 Views 149 Comments

Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for Sunday’s confrontation in the Kerch Strait, which links the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Trump continues Twitter attack on US allies following G7 summit: 'Justin acts hurt when called out!'

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Trump continues Twitter attack on US allies following G7 summit: 'Justin acts hurt when called out!'

Jun 11th 2018, 7:16 AM 25,934 Views 77 Comments

US president Donald Trump has continued his strong criticism of US allies.

Iranian cleric threatens Israeli cities with destruction as tensions flare between both nations

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Iranian cleric threatens Israeli cities with destruction as tensions flare between both nations

May 11th 2018, 10:15 PM 14,466 Views 105 Comments

There have been serious military confrontations between both nations in recent days.

Russia to UK over spy poisoning: 'You are playing with fire and you will be sorry'

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Russia to UK over spy poisoning: 'You are playing with fire and you will be sorry'

Apr 6th 2018, 7:23 AM 12,957 Views 92 Comments

Britain has blamed Russia for the 4 March poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

British officials search inbound plane from Moscow over security fears

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# Diplomatic Tensions

British officials search inbound plane from Moscow over security fears

Mar 31st 2018, 4:45 PM 22,829 Views 37 Comments

Britain said it conducts routine checks on aircraft to protect the UK from organised crime.

Russia threatens to ban all British media from its country if the UK bans Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Russia threatens to ban all British media from its country if the UK bans Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT

Mar 13th 2018, 9:02 PM 16,467 Views 103 Comments

Tensions are rising after the UK said it was likely Russia was behind a recent poisoning attack on an ex-spy.

'Absurd': White House denies declaring war on North Korea

# International Tensions

# International Tensions

'Absurd': White House denies declaring war on North Korea

Sep 26th 2017, 7:08 AM 15,568 Views 46 Comments

North Korea’s foreign minister said the statement from Trump was “clearly a declaration of war”.

US retaliates against Russia and orders closure of 3 diplomatic offices

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# Diplomatic Tensions

US retaliates against Russia and orders closure of 3 diplomatic offices

Aug 31st 2017, 9:55 PM 11,721 Views 16 Comments

The State Department said the decision was made “in the spirit of parity”.

Germany hits back at Trump claim that it 'owes vast sums of money'

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# Diplomatic Tensions

Germany hits back at Trump claim that it 'owes vast sums of money'

Mar 19th 2017, 2:52 PM 32,372 Views 41 Comments

“There is no account where debts are registered with NATO,” the German Defence Minister said.

Diplomatic row erupts between Germany and Turkey

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Diplomatic row erupts between Germany and Turkey

Jun 21st 2013, 12:19 PM 5,307 Views 67 Comments

The disagreement centres on criticism from Turkey over slow progress on the country’s bid to join the EU.

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