Dutch PM backs Ukraine-EU accord as key for stability
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte defended an EU cooperation deal with Ukraine as vital for European stability only months before a referendum Dutch eurosceptics have forced on the accord.
Use of GMOs debated in Kazakh Senate
Senator Ahan Bizhanov has called Kazakhstan to forgo the use of genetically modified products.
Kazakhstani peacekeeping corps expands training
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense plans developing a new program for training of peacekeepers to expand its peacekeeping worky.
France's Hollande heads to Russia to press anti-IS coalition
French President Francois Hollande will hold talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, as part of his diplomatic marathon to forge a broader coalition against Islamic State jihadists in the wake of the Paris attacks.
US Republicans move to dump Trump
Many say the populist crazy talk is typical of the White House primaries, but Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's increasingly incendiary remarks are leading some conservatives to brand him a "fascist".
Kerry, Lavrov speak by phone about Russia plane shootdown
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by phone with Russia's foreign minister and urged a de-escalation of tensions after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Turkey-Syria border.
Canada reviewing military role in anti-IS fight: PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was reviewing its role in the fight against Islamic State jihadists, during a visit to London in which he also bantered with Queen Elizabeth II.
EU must limit migrant numbers: French PM
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Tuesday urged the European Union to limit the number of migrants it allows into the bloc.
Turkey seeks to ease tensions after downing of Russian warplane
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sought to play down tensions with Russia after Turkey's downing of a Russian warplane on the Syria border sparked fears among NATO allies of a wider conflict.