Iran nuclear deal in sight: top Russian negotiator
World powers and Tehran are close to a deal on curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions and the marathon negotiations look set to be successfully concluded "in the coming days."
Obama mocks Republicans about 2016 'Hunger Games'
US President Barack Obama has one wish for the Republicans trying to succeed him: that the odds are ever in their favor.
Kerry urges Venezuela dialogue ahead of elections
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Venezuela to engage in "political dialogue" ahead of elections later this year.
Greece won't leave eurozone, says Italian PM
Greece will not exit the eurozone regardless of the outcome of the country's referendum this weekend, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said.
French court cancels elder Le Pen's suspension from FN
A French court cancelled the suspension of Jean-Marie Le Pen from the far-right National Front after he was booted out of the party he founded in a bitter spat with his daughter.
Chinese Ambassador calls Kazakhstan to abandon Cold War mentality
The Ambassador of China in Kazakhstan Zhang Hanhui assured Kazakhstan that it should not fear Chinese expansion in agriculture.
Macy's and Costa Rica dump defiant Trump
Macy's became the latest company to sever ties with Donald Trump, and Costa Rica decided to pull out of his Miss Universe competition following the mogul's controversial remarks about Mexican immigrants.
Defiant Greek PM vows referendum will go ahead
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed to press ahead with a controversial bailout referendum as European leaders ruled out any fresh debt offer before Sunday's vote.
Ukraine leader lays out vision of new war-time constitution
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed constitutional changes giving sweeping powers to the regions but critically failing to address demands of pro-Russian militants in the separatist east.
Clinton raises record $45 mn in first campaign quarter
Hillary Clinton announced she raised a record $45 million in the first quarter of her US presidential bid.
UNESCO chief warns about jihadist 'culture cleansing'
The head of the UN cultural organisation called for a campaign against the "culture cleansing" being carried out by Islamic State jihadists.
NATO keeps mum on 'Baltic brigade' request: Lithuania
NATO has vowed to hold "continuous" military exercises in eastern Europe to deter Russia but has yet to respond to a request by Baltic states for a permanent brigade.
Cuban foreign minister to open embassy in Washington
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez will preside over the historic opening of his country's embassy in Washington on July 20.
Kuwait makes DNA tests mandatory after IS bombing
Kuwait's parliament, reacting to a suicide bombing last week that killed 26 people, adopted a law requiring mandatory DNA testing on all the country's citizens and foreign residents.
All countries need to join efforts to ensure food security: Nazarbayev
The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has stressed the importance of all countries joining their efforts to ensure global food security.
Nazarbayev expresses condolences over terrorist attacks in Tunisia and Kuwait
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has expressed condolences to the President of Tunisia Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah over the recent terrorist attacks in these countries.
Votes counted in controversial Burundi polls as ruling party eyes win
Burundi election officials finished vote-counting, a day after internationally condemned polls boycotted by the opposition, with the ruling party expected to win a sweeping victory.
Russia 'reviewing' legality of Baltic states independence
Russia's Prosecutor General is reviewing the legality of the independence of the three Baltic countries from the Soviet Union.
Obama says 'I will walk away' from bad Iran deal
US President Barack Obama warned he will "walk away" from a bad nuclear deal with Iran, as Tehran and six world powers gave themselves until July 7 to reach an agreement.
Merkel says won't discuss new Greek request before referendum
Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany won't enter into new aid negotiations with Athens before Greece's weekend referendum.