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

German Foreign Minister Westerwelle has called for additional troops to be sent to Afghanistan. He was speaking during a parliament debate on the government's new strategy for the country.

• Date: 10.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 10.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

The US Treasury imposes sanctions against companies connected with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards, extending earlier sanctions.

• Date: 10.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 10.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he is concerned about the "escalating and dangerous" threat posed by Israel.

• Date: 10.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 10.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Sudan says it is ready to normalise ties with neighbouring Chad, raising hopes of an end to the Darfur conflict.

• Date: 10.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 10.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

The European Parliament is expected to approve a new slate of commissioners for a five-year term on Tuesday, and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says the economy is top of their list of priorities.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

The European Commission's direction in the next few months could change the political make-up of Europe for years to come. Deutsche Welle takes at look at what is it and what it does?

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle