No sign of Russian invasion, says France
A 90 minute conversation between the Russian and French leaders has revealed no signs of an imminent invasion, France says.
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US says more Russian troops near Ukraine
The US says Russia is massing more troops near the Ukraine border and an invasion could come before the end of the Winter Olympics.
Cambodia says Myanmar frees Australian
Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former advisor to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been freed from detention, Cambodian media reports say.
West trying to lure Russia into war: Putin
A defiant Vladimir Putin shows no sign of backing down from security demands over the ongoing unrest in Ukraine, and says the West is trying to provoke war.
Russia, US clash at UN over Ukraine crisis
The US and Russia have squared off in the United Nations Security Council, with a vote approving a public meeting on a Russian troop build-up near Ukraine
Australian boy in Syrian prison freed
An Australian boy held in a Syrian prison is reportedly in the custody of US-backed forces after begging for his life from within the jail.
Europe weighs up Australia travel freedoms
There is the potential for Australia to be restored to a European safe travel list as infection rates in the country continue to fall.
US imposes sanctions over abuse of Uighurs
The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Chinese biotech and surveillance companies and government entities for actions in Xinjiang province.
Russia seeks early security talks with US
Russia says Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden could speak again before New Year.
EU leaders weigh new sanctions on Russia
An EU summit in Brussels is leaning towards strong economic sanctions against Russia to deter any threat from its military build-up on the border with Ukraine.
EU leaders mull sanctions against Russia
EU leaders are meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Russia if it launches an attack on Ukraine.
Putin and Xi hail Russia-China ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a video call to discuss bilateral relations and international affairs.
US awards diggers Silver Star war medal
The US Charge d'Affaires has awarded two Australian soldiers a top military honour for their service with American forces during the Vietnam War.