Biden tells Yanukovych to pull back forces in Kiev
US Vice President Joe Biden intervened as a political crisis in Ukraine turned deadly Tuesday, calling President Viktor Yanukovych and saying government forces that stormed a protest camp should withdraw.
19 February 2014 12:50
Thai PM to be charged with neglect of duty
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will be charged with neglect of duty over a rice farm subsidy scheme and could be removed from office if found guilty.
Brainwashing, surveillance, fear: daily fare in N.Korea
Brainwashed from birth, under constant surveillance, cowed by the all-embracing state and facing the spectre of disappearing forever in its vast network of camps if they step out of line.
18 February 2014 17:20
Philippine Supreme Court says law on online libel constitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a controversial cybercrime law penalising online libel is constitutional, amid claims it is intended to curb Internet freedom in one of Asia's most freewheeling democracies.
18 February 2014 17:00
Iran, world powers seek 'comprehensive' nuclear deal
Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers move to the next level as negotiators begin work on an ambitious lasting accord to silence for good fears about Tehran's atomic ambitions.
18 February 2014 14:52
Head of Baikonur resigns
Ms. Irina Zubareva, spokeswoman of the Roskosmos Head, confirmed his resignation. She elaborated the decision “was taken for personal reasons”.
Defiant Thai protesters besiege government headquarters
Thai opposition demonstrators besieged the seat of government Monday in defiance of authorities who have vowed to reclaim the zone this week so Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can return to work at her headquarters.
17 February 2014 19:40
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Ukraine protesters granted amnesty in opposition win
Protesters arrested during months of anti-government unrest in Ukraine were granted amnesty on Monday after the opposition agreed to end their occupation of Kiev city hall and other public buildings.
17 February 2014 13:30
Renzi to be picked as Italy's youngest PM
Italian leftist leader Matteo Renzi is to be nominated Italy's youngest-ever prime minister after a daring power grab that has been welcomed by investors but has left many Italians sceptical.
Italian PM Letta to resign, Renzi poised to step in
Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta will resign on Friday in a lightning political crisis and his 39-year-old leftist challenger Matteo Renzi is poised to win the nomination to replace him.