New Russian military doctrine labels NATO as main threat
The Kremlin branded the expansion of NATO as a fundamental threat to Russia in a revised military doctrine that dramatically reflects deteriorating relations with the West.
Ukraine halts trains and buses to Russian-held Crimea
Ukraine said it was suspending all rail and bus services to Russian-occupied Crimea because of security concerns.
Spain PM promises economy will 'take off' in 2015
Spain's Prime Minister promised the country's economy would "take off" again in 2015.
Single services market to come into effect in Eurasian Union
Eurasian Union member states activating single services market in more than 40 service sectors.
EEU to sign agreements on protection of intellectual property in 2015
Kazakhstan Minister of Justice Berik Imashev observed recent trends in registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights and other types of intellectual property in Kazakhstan.
Obama praises US troops as Afghanistan mission winds down
President Barack Obama in a Christmas Day speech to US troops stationed in Hawaii hailed their "extraordinary dedication and sacrifices."
PM under fire as 100,000 flee worst Malaysia floods in decades
Malaysia's worst flooding in decades forced more than 100,000 people to flee as premier Najib Razak came under fire after photos showed him golfing with US President.
Croatia's classical composer president seeks second term
Croatia's atypical president Ivo Josipovic is running for re-election with an emphasis on the more conventional promise of restoring economic health to the European Union's newest member.
Queen says fixing division in Scotland 'will take time
Healing differences in Scotland after a divisive referendum that came close to splitting the United Kingdom this year will take time.