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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.

09 October 2015 15:20

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.

09 October 2015 11:55

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.

08 October 2015 16:55

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.

08 October 2015 16:30

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.

08 October 2015 16:18

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.

08 October 2015 15:59

'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.

08 October 2015 15:46

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 14:55

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 14:23

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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 11:15

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 16:51

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 16:47

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 16:39

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 16:38

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 15:52

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 15:25

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 15:17

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 14:35

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 13:06