Catalonia poised to call early election as proxy independence vote
Catalonia is poised to call on Monday an early regional election that will serve as a proxy vote on independence from the rest of Spain, raising tensions with the central government in Madrid.
Germany wrong to propose temporary 'Grexit': French minister
French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said in an interview that his German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble was "wrong" to propose a temporary withdrawal from the euro for debt-laden Greece.
Canadian PM calls general election for October 19
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called general elections for October 19, kicking off a campaign for a fourth straight term in power amid a sluggish economy.
Kerry: 'no question' that Iran deal will make region safer
US Secretary of State John Kerry said there was "no question" the Iran nuclear deal will make the Middle East safer if implemented, as he sought to win over sceptical allies.
Crowds cheer Bangladesh-India land swap after 70 years in limbo
Jubilant crowds celebrated Saturday as Bangladesh and India swapped tiny islands of land, ending one of the world's most intractable border disputes.
French police foil '1,000 bids' to cross Channel
French police said they had prevented more than 1,000 desperate attempts by migrants to get into Britain via the Channel Tunnel.
Clinton rips rival Bush on his home turf
Hillary Clinton launched a broadside against White House rival Jeb Bush, accusing the Republican in his home state of failing to tackle discrimination or improve conditions for minorities.
Litvinenko widow says UK inquiry has uncovered 'truth'
The widow of a Russian ex-spy fatally poisoned in London said she believed a British judge-led inquiry had uncovered the "truth" into his death as it heard its final submissions.
Germany urges Turkey not to 'tear down bridges' with Kurds
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Turkey not to abandon the Kurdish peace process despite an upsurge in tension and violence.