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

• February 10, 2010

The US reacts warily after Iran says it will accept a deal to swap its enriched uranium for processed nuclear fuel.

• February 3, 2010

Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.

• February 3, 2010

Ukraine and Russia trade spying accusations as Kiev expels four Russians and detains another on suspicion of espionage.

• February 2, 2010

A new Russian stealth fighter - designed to be invisible to radar - makes its maiden flight in Russia's far east.

• January 29, 2010

A key summit on the future of Afghanistan is set to start in London with a talks offer to moderate Taliban on the agenda.

• January 28, 2010

North Korea fires artillery near its disputed sea border with South Korea, a day after the two exchanged fire, reports say.

• January 28, 2010

Germany will increase its military deployment in Afghanistan by 500 troops, Chancellor Angela Merkel says.

• January 26, 2010