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.

• February 10, 2010

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

• February 10, 2010

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

• February 10, 2010

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

• February 9, 2010

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.

• February 9, 2010

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?

• February 9, 2010

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.

• February 9, 2010

China says ties with the US will be damaged if President Obama holds talks with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

• February 2, 2010