Obama, Afghan leader to meet in late March at WHouse
President Barack Obama will receive his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani at the White House on March 24 as Washington weighs slowing down the withdrawal of US forces from the country.
28 February 2015
Greek PM announces first 'humanitarian' legislation
Greece's new anti-austerity government will put before parliament early next week its first legislation tackling the "humanitarian crisis" caused by years of cuts.
Britain's Prince William set to arrive in JapanPrince William was due to arrive in Japan for his first visit to a country that adores the British Royal family and was smitten with his late mother, Diana.
26 February 2015
Australia warns women IS no 'romantic adventure'A worrying number of Australian women are heading to Iraq and Syria to become so-called Islamic State group "jihadi brides", Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigrationUS President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.
Obama vetoes Keystone pipeline billBarack Obama issued the most significant veto of his six-year presidency, blocking legislation allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built.