Tim Stickings

Legal battle to stop asylum seekers being beaten and deported at border with Belarus

Data shows many Syrians now have deep roots in Europe with families and German passports that mitigate against a permanent return

Country is experiencing winter of discontent, with tide having turned against its once-envied economic model

US and allies say process should install replacement for Assad regime

EU states including Germany and France have put asylum claims on hold after Bashar Al Assad's downfall

North Sea countries aim to reach Middle East with message to migrants not to leave fate to gangs

Former MP George Galloway among activists warning of damage to Palestinian cause

French President tells nation public services will continue to function

Judges encouraged to 'clarify obligations' of states in fighting global warming

King joins Nato foreign ministers' meeting for first time as alliance seeks closer Middle East ties

International Court of Justice hears its decision 'will reverberate across generations'

Major parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael tipped to rotate top job and share power

European Council president Antonio Costa and foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas visit Kyiv on first day in office

Last-ditch agreement to help smaller nations comes after two weeks of talks in Azerbaijan

Talks stretch into extra time in Baku as rich and poor countries tussle over funding