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NATO must tackle China's rise – alliance chief
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg says China's growing military capabilities – including missiles that could hit Europe and the United States – meant the alliance had to tackle the issue together
NATO plans for Russian 'aggression' on 70th anniversary
At the close of talks in Washington, foreign ministers from the 29-nation alliance say in a joint statement that they face 'an unpredictable and challenging security situation' that includes 'a more aggressive Russia'
Macedonia takes major step on road to NATO membership
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says it is a 'historic day' which will lead to Macedonia becoming the 30th alliance member once the deal has been ratified by all the other capitals
NATO leaders to meet in London in December
'Brexit will change the United Kingdom's relationship to the European Union but it will not change the United Kingdom's relationship to NATO,' says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO says no progress in Russia talks on arms treaty
'There was no real progress in the meeting today because Russia did not indicate any willingness to change their position,' says NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO calls emergency meeting with Ukraine on sea clash
A naval standoff between Ukraine and Russia off the coast of Crimea spikes tension in Europe
NATO shows Russia its military might in giant exercises
Some 50,000 soldiers, 10,000 vehicles, 65 ships, and 250 aircraft from 31 countries are taking part in Trident Juncture 18, which is aimed at training the Atlantic Alliance to defend a member state after an aggression
Tributes pour in for former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan
(4th UPDATE) World leaders and organizations pay tribute to the former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Trump and Merkel clash at fraught NATO summit
(UPDATED) The meet in Brussels is shaping up as the alliance's most difficult in years, with Europe and the US engaged in a bitter trade spat and Trump demanding that NATO allies 'reimburse' Washington for the cost of defending the continent
NATO expels 7 Russian diplomats, denies accreditation to 3 more
'This will send a clear message to Russia that there are costs and consequences for their unacceptable pattern of behavior,' NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says
Angelina Jolie is working with NATO to combat sexual violence
'We are very clear that this effort must be about practical results that make a real difference on the ground in conflict-affected areas and in changing attitudes towards women globally,' says the actress
NATO takes 'disciplinary' action over Turkey 'enemy' insult
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the actions of the individual in question 'do not reflect the views of NATO'
NATO chief urges U.S., Turkey to 'find solutions' to row
'We are always ready to help, but I know there are direct contacts so I am certain Turkey and the United States are talking to each other directly and addressing some of this disputes,' NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says
U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis, NATO chief Stoltenberg in Kabul
The unannounced high-level visit comes as Afghan security forces struggle to beat back the Taliban which has been on the offensive since the withdrawal of US-led NATO combat troops at the end of 2014
North Korea's 'global threat' requires global response – NATO chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls for North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs
NATO chief sees no 'imminent threat' in Russia war games
We will monitor the Zapad activity closely and we are vigilant but also calm because we don t see any imminent threat against any NATO ally NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says
NATO mulls sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan
The troops are needed to train local forces NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says
U.S. top diplomat to push NATO pay up in first talks
US officials say US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will push the allies to do more to reach the goal of boosting defense spending to 2 of gross domestic product by 2024 which they set during a summit in Wales in 2014
Trump to reaffirm NATO 'commitment' at May summit
The Trump administration has been scrambling to reaffirm its commitment to Washington s military alliances – including NATO – after the Republican billionaire called into question their usefulness during the presidential race
Pence reassures Europe, demands NATO pay up
Pence pledges the United States will keep working with Europe to boost the world s two biggest economies fight terrorism and defend eastern EU states against Russian encroachment
Trump to meet NATO leaders in May – White House
Trump expressed strong support for NATO but called on European members to pitch in more the White House says in a statement
NATO sees sharp rise in state-backed cyber attacks – Stoltenberg
Most of these attacks did not stem from private individuals but were sponsored by national institutions of other countries NATO s Jens Stoltenberg adds
Isolationist Trump stokes NATO defense fears
Will US President elect Donald Trump cut America s commitments to NATO?
World leaders take stock of shock Trump win
UPDATED Politicians from around the world offer both praise and cautious welcome to the new President elect Donald Trump
World powers urge 'stability' in Turkey
3rd UPDATE A US defense official says the ongoing coup attempt is not affecting operations targeting ISIS
NATO unites to keep pressure on Russia
Alliance leaders stand together on Russia agreeing to bolster its eastern flank after Moscow s annexation of Crimea and the Ukraine conflict
Germany slams NATO 'warmongering' on Russia
German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier points to the deployment of NATO troops near borders with Russia in the military alliance s Baltic and east European member states
NATO demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
NATO chief Stoltenberg: Russia needs to stop supporting the militants and withdraw its forces and military equipment from Ukrainian territory
NATO deploys Aegean migrant naval mission
The move follows a request this week by alliance members Germany Greece and Turkey for assistance in tackling Europe s biggest migrant crisis since World War II
NATO head sees 'troubling escalation' of Russian activity in Syria
NATO chief Stoltenberg: We will assess the latest developments and their implications for the security of the alliance
Putin, Obama to meet as Syria diplomatic drive quickens
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says Moscow and Washington could find ways to cooperate in the Syrian conflict
UN seeks to shore up Ukraine truce as fighting flares
We are either looking at a return to a deepening intractable conflict or a momentary upsurge in parts of the conflict zone We cannot afford either scenario says UN political chief Jeffrey Feltman
'Terrorists' may use migrant cover to get to Europe – NATO
The NATO head s comments come as he attended a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers which was set to approve the bloc s plan for a naval operation to tackle people smugglers
Kerry arrives in Russia to push Putin on Ukraine crisis
It is the highest level trip by a US official to Russia since Kerry visited Moscow in May 2013
30 charged with 'terrorism' over deadly Macedonia shooting
The clashes in Kumanovo at the weekend were the worst in Macedonia for 14 years and raised fears of fresh unrest similar to the country s 2001 ethnic conflict
NATO, EU urge 'restraint' as Macedonia clashes leave 22 dead
Clashes between police and an armed group leave at least 22 people dead raising concerns about presumed ethnic Albanian unrest in the Balkan region
Hollande floats Ukraine peace plan as leaders flock to Kiev
As the European leaders set out on the biggest peace push so far to end the near 10 month conflict at least 19 people were killed in fresh clashes
NATO chief vows Afghan support as combat mission ends
NATO s International Security Assistance Force will wind up at the end of this year to be replaced by a training and support mission named Resolute Support
New NATO head seeks 'constructive relationship' with Russia
We need to see a clear change in Russia s actions a change which demonstrates compliance with international law and with Russia s international obligations and responsibilities says Jens Stoltenberg
Norway's former PM Jens Stoltenberg is new NATO chief
Norway’s former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is the new head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Norway set for swing to right after vote
Norwegians look likely to vote the centre right opposition into power Monday Sept 9 raising the prospect of a populist anti immigration party entering government
What do citizens think? To find out, Norway PM drives taxi
The video was released while campaigning was in full swing for Norway s September 9 general election which Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg s ruling center left coalition appears likely to lose
Myanmar leader in Oslo, to seek deeper ties with the West
Myanmar President Thein Sein on Tuesday February 26 met Norway s prime minister as he kicked off a milestone 10 day visit to Europe aimed at forging stronger ties between the former pariah state and the West
Aquino talks OFW, disaster with Euro leaders
Aquino meets with European leaders on the sidelines of the Asia Europe Meeting in Laos
Norway marks anniversary of Breivik's massacre
Commemorations are scheduled across Norway Sunday July 22 on the first anniversary of twin attacks that killed 77 people
