Mozambicans pick president in test for long-ruling Frelimo
Mozambique heads to the polls a tough test for Frelimo, the party that has ruled the resource-rich country since independence in 1975.
Kerry says Russian troops withdrawing from Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Russian troops were beginning to pull back from Ukraine but warned Moscow still needed to do more to see sanctions eased.
Catalonia leader shifts tack on independence vote
Catalonia's president Artur Mas said a snap election could be held to let the Spanish region vote on independence.
France says Palestine recognition must be 'helpful to peace'
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that any recognition of Palestine as a state must be "helpful to peace".
New ship to guard Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea border
Kazakhstan’s Border Service has added a new ship to guard the country's border at the Caspian Sea.
Kazakhstan not sending peacemakers to Liberia amid Ebola outbreak
Kazakhstan will not send any peacemakers to Liberia amid the outbreak of Ebola in that region.
Kerry and Lavrov lock horns over Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State lock horns with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the crisis in Ukraine, as a week of high-stake talks get into full swing.
Ukraine parliament confirms new defence minister
Ukraine's parliament confirmed National Guard chief Stepan Poltorak as the former Soviet state's fourth defence minister.
Cancellation of Catalonia referendum 'excellent news': Spain PM
Spain's Prime Minister hailed the decision by Catalan leaders to call off a planned vote on independence as "excellent news.