Obama denouces 'inflammatory' Trump immigration policies
President Barack Obama denounced the immigration policies of leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a speech to Latino political leaders.
Canada PM denies delaying Syrians resettlement
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper rejected a report accusing his office of holding up the resettlement of Syrian refugees, less than two weeks before legislative elections.
UN council to vote Friday on EU action against migrant smugglers
The UN Security Council will vote on Friday on a draft resolution authorizing European military action against migrant smugglers in the high seas off Libya's coast.
Pentagon chief warns of Russia casualties in Syria
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter predicted Russia would soon begin suffering casualties in Syria, as Moscow dramatically ramps up its military campaign in the devastated nation.
Erdogan warns Russia over Turkey nuclear, gas deals
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia that Ankara has alternatives to Moscow for building its first nuclear power plant and importing gas, as tensions rise over the Russian bombing campaign in Syria.
Europe needs to 'crack down' on asylum abuse: Britain
The EU must speed up deportation of economic migrants and "crack down" on abuse of its asylum system, British interior minister Theresa May said as ministers met to discuss Europe's refugee and migrant crisis.
NATO head sees 'troubling escalation' of Russian activity in Syria
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said there had been a "troubling escalation" in Russian military activity in Syria, after Moscow dramatically expanded its air campaign.
Greece's new Syriza-led govt survives no-confidence vote
The government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survived a no-confidence vote, bolstering the left-wing leader as he gets down to implementing reforms demanded by creditors.
'Back in the game' Putin marks birthday with eye on Syria, hockey exploits
Vladimir Putin marked his 63rd birthday dividing his attention between hockey and Syria as supporters sang his praises, comparing him to a range of heroic figures from Buddha to Batman.