US Secretary of State seeks to replenish the top ranks of US diplomacy

Beijing may also decline to participate in proposed trade talks with Washington

The drill came after British Royal Navy assault ship sailed close to islands to navigate with 'freedom'

However the concept has become increasingly convoluted and viewed as unrealistic in the South

He acknowledged that the problems have now shifted from production delays

Britain charged two Russian men, identified as Petrov, Boshirov, attempting to murder Skripal

We fight for our country but we don’t get the benefits and respect given to a soldier says policemen in Ghazni

Before the installation of a pipeline the community strictly regulated water use

China has been keen to highlight its cooperation with the US military, despite a bitter trade war

Allegations come as China ramps up efforts to encourage Taiwanese to settle in China permanently