British minister urges rich to give back state handouts
The British government minister pushing through strongly criticised reforms of the welfare state urged rich pensioners on Sunday to give back any handouts they don't need.
Italy cabinet swearing-in marred by shooting
Italy's new coalition government was sworn in on Sunday, but a ceremony symbolising a fresh start for the recession-wracked country was overshadowed by a shooting outside government headquarters.
Greece adopts bill to cut 15,000 civil servant jobs
The Greek parliament voted late Sunday to adopt a law that provides for the dismissal of 15,000 civil servants as part of austerity measures imposed by the country's international creditors.
Minister Abdenov asks to set egg-thrower free
Serik Abdenov has submitted an application to the court of Almaty stating that he had no claims against Andrey Tsukanov who threw eggs at him during the press-conference in Almaty.
Kazakhstan to put new missile and artillery ship afloat tomorrow
Kazakhstan's Oral missile and artillery ship will be put float in Uralsk on April 30, 2013.
Violence restricts Pakistan's election campaign
Attacks by the Pakistani Taliban are forcing the main party in the country's restive northwest, an important battleground in the upcoming general election, to campaign in the shadows.
Modern Singapore grapples with archaic sex law
With its gay bars and same-sex couples publicly displaying affection, the Tanjong Pagar district offers a glimpse of a Singapore whose outlook contrasts with its more conservative image.
Will you earn enough 'points' to win new US green card?
For years, millions of immigrant applicants hoped they would be lucky enough to win the US green card lottery. Under reform being considered in Congress, they may soon be asking: "Am I skilled enough?"
US VP Biden meets president of Georgia
US Vice President Joe Biden met with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to discuss democratic and economic reforms in that Caucasus nation.