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UK's Cameron opens Conservative succession race British Prime Minister David Cameron fired the starting pistol in the race to replace him as leader of the Conservatives, outlining his programme in the time he has left.

08 October 2015

Merkel says EU's asylum rules 'obsolete' German Chancellor Angela Merkel described as "obsolete" European Union asylum rules that put the onus on EU states where migrants first arrive to process their refugee claim

08 October 2015

Draft Biden group airs first TV ad urging him to run Vice President Joe Biden, who has spent months mulling whether to jump into the 2016 White House race, received strong encouragement when a pro-Biden group released a TV ad urging him to run.

08 October 2015

Brazil court hits Rousseff again, fueling impeachment talk Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff suffered a major new setback when a court ruled that her government's accounting practices were illegal, handing ammunition to opponents threatening impeachment proceedings.

08 October 2015

Poroshenko says 'real truce' has begun in Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said a "real truce" had begun in Ukraine but that a long-lasting peace with pro-Russian insurgents would still take some time.

07 October 2015

Chung says will start "embezzlement" case against Blatter FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-Joon said he plans to start legal action against world football leader Sepp Blatter who he slammed as "a hypocrite and a liar."

07 October 2015

Turkey PM says 'only two' Russia strikes aimed at IS Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said only two Russian air strikes in Syria had targeted Islamic State jihadists and warned that Ankara would not make any concessions about the security of its borders

07 October 2015

Trump is a 'master brander': Bill Clinton Former US president Bill Clinton attributed outspoken Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's current success in surveys to his skills as a 'master brander' but said his appeal could be short-lived.

07 October 2015

Brazil's Rousseff to be investigated for alleged funds misuse President Dilma Rousseff's campaign will be investigated for alleged use of funds skimmed from the vast Petrobras corruption scheme, in a twist that could potentially end her term early.

07 October 2015

Modi promises German companies easy ride as Merkel visits Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged German companies to do business in India and promised tax and other economic reforms, on the final day of Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit.

06 October 2015

Turkey urges EU action on Syria to end migrant crisis Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the EU consider a no-fly zone and safe haven area in Syria during talks to address Europe's spiralling migrant crisis.

06 October 2015

US and Cuba discussing joint marine reserve: Kerry The United States and its former Cold War foe Cuba are discussing a joint maritime reserve in waters between their countries.

06 October 2015

Canada PM Harper welcomes TPP access to Japan market Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper praised a "historic" accord creating the world's largest free trade area, saying access to Japan would be a boon for Canadian farmers and resource sectors.

06 October 2015

Hillary Clinton unveils plan to tighten US gun laws Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton offered proposals Monday to tighten the nation's gun laws, even threating to do so by decree.

06 October 2015

Syrian opposition sign joint document in Kazakhstan's Astana The second round of Syrian talks that kicked off in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on October 2 has ended with a joint declaration.

05 October 2015

Angela Merkel on German business mission to India Angela Merkel began a mission to clear the path for German companies keen to do business in India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to the European powerhouse to help revive its economy.

05 October 2015

Australia to spend $1 bn on 'world leader' armoured vehicles Australia will spend Aus$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) on next-generation armoured land vehicles for its army, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said as he announced the latest update to modernise the nation's military.

05 October 2015

Malaysian PM urges Indonesia to act on smoke-belching fires Malaysia's premier has urged Indonesia to act against those responsible for raging fires that have blanketed Southeast Asia in smog for weeks, as Malaysian schools closed again over health concerns.

05 October 2015

Britain's Osborne announces shake-up of infrastructure British finance minister George Osborne is to announce a new cross-party body to reform and speed up planning of major infrastructure projects such as rail links and power stations.

05 October 2015

Pentagon chief arrives in Europe amid Syrian, Afghan crises US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Madrid, beginning a European tour amid alarm over Russian bombardments in Syria and the refugee crisis sparked by the conflict.

05 October 2015

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