A leaked UN report expresses concern Iran may currently be trying to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.

• Date: 18.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 18.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

The US sends one of its top diplomats to Syria in its latest move to improve ties with Damascus after years of tension.

• Date: 17.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 17.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

New sanctions on Iran would not be a quick enough solution to the nuclear issue, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says.

• Date: 16.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 16.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Police in Dubai investigating the killing of a Hamas militant say the suspects are 11 people with European passports.

• Date: 16.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 15.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Nato and Afghan troops are succeeding in pushing militants from their strongholds in Helmand province, officials say.

• Date: 15.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 15.02.2010  |  Security  |  from bbc.co.uk

The US secretary of state is to press Saudi Arabia to help persuade China to support a tougher stand against Iran.

• Date: 15.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 15.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Hillary Clinton says the US would welcome peaceful engagement with Iran but not "while they are building their bomb".

• Date: 14.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 14.02.2010  |  Security  |  from bbc.co.uk

The Yemeni authorities declare a ceasefire with rebels in the north, who pledge to abide by the truce.

• Date: 12.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 11.02.2010  |  Security  |  from bbc.co.uk