Kremlin says NATO's Rutte is irresponsible to talk of war with Russia 14-Dec 18:12

The Kremlin said on Sunday that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's remarks about preparing for war with Russia were irresponsible and showed that he did not really understand the devastation wrought by World War Two.

Hong Kong's last opposition party to vote on disbandment under China pressure 14-Dec 14:57

Hong Kong's last major opposition party holds a final vote on Sunday on whether to disband, as China ratchets up pressure on the city's remaining liberal voices in a years-long national security crackdown.

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea 13-Dec 14:26

The Philippine coast guard said on Saturday that three Filipino fishermen had been wounded and two fishing vessels suffered "significant damage" when Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon in a disputed South China Sea shoal.