Bush ready to jump into presidential campaign
The campaign logo is ready, so is the big speech, and his message is taking shape: Jeb Bush is about to join the crowded Republican field running for president in 2016.
15 June 2015
Michelle Obama gets more personal
Stung by criticism over what she said during her husband's first run for the presidency, Michelle Obama was measured in sharing her views when she entered the White House in 2009.
15 June 2015
Russia says 'very worrying' slowdown in Iran nuclear talks
Russia's negotiator has described a "very worrying" slowdown in progress in nuclear talks between Iran and six major powers ahead of a June 30 deadline to finalise a historic accord.
Washington accuses Russia of 'outright lies' on Ukraine
Washington's UN envoy accused Russia of spinning "outright lies" on Ukraine designed to hide the Kremlin's direct involvement in a war it launched to thwart Kiev's pro-Western drive.
Nazarbayev compares religions
President of Kazakhstan finds similarities between various religions, specifically in calls for tolerance and responsibility for one's actions.
Italy gives Putin stage to make case against sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin used a trip to Italy to press his case against international sanctions and was urged by Pope Francis to make a "sincere effort" for peace in Ukraine.