UN Security Council

Rebels say government using ‘scorched earth’ tactics as latest aid convoy postponed

Putin to put in place ‘humanitarian corridor’ after pressure from western governments

French president has been quiet on Palestinian question but meets Netanyahu on Sunday

US ambassador to UN says China must decide on stronger sanctions against Pyongyang

US president warns Chinese bank over its alleged dealings with North Korea

Foreign ministers and international bodies reaffirm need for a ‘two-state solution’

Jean-Marc Ayrault briefs Charlie Flanagan on plan to convene conference by end of year

François Fillon in pole postion to become presidential candidate for Les Républicains

Kim Jong-un threatens ‘stern’ actions against UN sanctions

Political plan is essential to checking ‘ocean of death’ in Syria, says Nicolas Hénin

Evidence peacekeepers and civilians killed in 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia

Deal would be Barack Obama’s signature foreign policy achievement

Central Africans are convinced that Paris imposes everything in beleaguered CAR

Pressure on opposition over US-Russia sponsored peace talks

Human Rights Watch believes two-week attack on villages in August was sectarian

Head of team to brief UN Security Council in next two days

Foreign minister Wang Yi urges restraint before completion of chemical weapons inquiry