UN pulls support to DR Congo operation
The United Nations is temporarily pulling support to the Democratic Republic of Congo's planned military operation to drive out rebels.
Obama presses Putin to strike Ukraine peace deal
US President Barack Obama called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging him to embrace a negotiated solution.
Netanyahu admits 'profound disagreement' with Obama
Israeli Prime Minister admitted he has a "profound disagreement" with President Barack Obama over efforts by the US and world powers to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue.
Greece wants to fix debt problem with EU, not other powers
Greece's foreign minister said his left-wing government wants to resolve the nation's debt squeeze with Europe.
Kazakh Speaker Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev takes part in Munich Security Conference
Kazakhstan Senate Speaker Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev has taken part in the Munich Security Conference.
India PM Modi concedes defeat in Delhi state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conceded defeat in Delhi state elections as early results showed anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal's party set for a victory.
Greece draws up reforms as emergency debt meeting looms
Greece's radical new government was fine-turning details of a controversial reform deal it hopes to seal with sceptical EU creditors at critical talks.
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind
US President Barack Obama agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance.
Can Brazil president survive growing Petrobras scandal?
Mounting allegations that her party received hundreds of millions of dollars in a kickbacks scandal engulfing oil giant Petrobras have sent Brazilian President's poll ratings tumbling.