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Moscow wants talks with US military about Syria ops: Kerry Russia wants talks with the US military to ensure their forces do not come into conflict as it continues its build-up in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry said.

17 September 2015

Ukraine expands list of sanctions against Russia Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko expanded a list of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals held responsible for the ex-Soviet state's eastern uprising and for Moscow's annexation of Crimea.

17 September 2015

Trump targeted, Fiorina shines in US Republican debate

17 September 2015

Nazarbayev concerned about increased militant activity in Northern Afghanistan Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev took part in CSTO Collective Security Council meeting to discuss countering terrorist threats.

16 September 2015

Nazarbayev arrives in Sochi to take part in Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Sochi yesterday to take part in the Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum

16 September 2015

Putin open to meeting Obama at UN headquarters Russian President Vladimir Putin is "open to dialogue" and to meeting with his US counterpart Barak Obama when he visits the UN headquarters later this month.

16 September 2015

EU's Tusk mulls special migration summit, decision Thursday EU president Donald Tusk said he would consider requests by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and others for an emergency summit on migrants and decide later this week.

16 September 2015

Hungary plans anti-migrant fence along Romania border too Hungary plans to build a fence to keep migrants out along part of its border with Romania in addition to the barrier being erected along the frontier with Serbia.

16 September 2015

Hungary calls for migrant aid as EU nations squabble Hungary's populist prime minister called for a massive aid package to be given to countries around war-wracked Syria to help stem the flow of migrants to Europe.

15 September 2015

Dariga Nazarbayev appointed Vice PM in Kazakhstan Dariga Nazarbayev has been appointed Vice Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.

15 September 2015

EU fails to reach migrant deal as countries impose border checks EU ministers failed to reach agreement on a quota plan to share the burden of a flood of refugees.

15 September 2015

Australia's ousted leader Abbott slams 'revolving door' of PMs Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott hit out at the vicious nature of modern politics saying a "revolving door" for leaders was not good for the country.

15 September 2015

Greek leaders question EU migration policy, seek room to amend bailout The two main candidates for the Greek premiership in this weekend's snap election questioned the EU's migration policy.

15 September 2015

Hollande says air strikes against IS in Syria 'necessary' French President Francois Hollande, whose country is carrying out surveillance flights over Syria, said it would be "necessary" to carry out air strikes against Islamic State militants there.

15 September 2015

Obama travels to US election battleground US President Barack Obama travelled to the political battleground state of Iowa, bringing a pro-middle class message that Democrats hope will resonate in the 2016 election.

15 September 2015

Australian PM Abbott faces leadership challenge High-profile Australian minister Malcolm Turnbull challenged Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

14 September 2015

Russia votes in local polls as opposition claims mass fraud As Russians voted in local elections set to confirm the ruling party's dominance, the opposition reported mass vote rigging and police stormed the office of independent vote monitors.

14 September 2015

Obama orders US to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees President Barack Obama has asked for at least 10,000 Syrian refugees to be admitted to the United States next year, amid criticism his government has done too little to help.

14 September 2015

Trump, Cruz join forces to slam Iran deal They are rivals on the campaign trail, but Republican presidential challengers Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz joined forces at a rally denouncing the Iran nuclear deal being debated by the US Congress.

14 September 2015

Merkel wants 'binding' EU refugee quotas with no ceiling German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the EU to agree to a proportional distribution of refugees with no limits on actual numbers, going much further than plans unveiled by the European Commission.

14 September 2015

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