Sunniva Rose

More than 36,000 people have made the crossing this year, but nearly 80 have died in attempt to reach Britain

New leaders seek a reverse of Syrian isolation that was directed at the Assad regime

Images of untouched ambassador's office and unkempt garden among pictures shown to politicians

French diplomacy walks fine line between exploratory talks and demands from new authorities

Window of opportunity to engage with Syria is narrow, analysts warn

Nomination of the former EU ambassador to Egypt and Turkey is in the works

Foreign affairs chief says bloc has sent diplomat to Damascus, as members insist they will lift sanctions only if conditions are met

Rebels in Damascus have sent mixed signals about the new order's openess to working with foreign powers

Michel Barnier handed power to his successor at a ceremony in Paris

Two other cases aimed at stopping the export of F-35 parts to Israel are continuing

Western nations watch cautiously as Syria emerges from a quarter-century of brutal rule by president Bashar Al Assad

Europe‘s cautious optimism on the rebel group that has taken over most of the country

Dozens of world leaders to attend symbolic ceremony in Paris

French President tells nation public services will continue to function

French leader pursues Saudi Arabia’s co-operation on Palestine statehood during talks in Riyadh