Norman format summit in Astana being prepared: German Foreign Minister
The meeting in Astana in Norman format (with the participation of leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France) to resolve the situation in Ukraine is at the stage of preparations.
Obama says hacks show need for cybersecurity law
President Barack Obama said the hacking of Sony and the Pentagon Central Command's Twitter feed highlight the urgent need to pass new cybersecurity laws.
Kerry arrives in Geneva for new Iran talks
John Kerry arrived in Geneva to meet his Iranian counterpart as global powers seek to accelerate talks to reach a deal on reining in Iran's nuclear programme.
'We are all Germany', president tells Muslim rally
German President told the country's Muslim community that "we are all Germany" at a rally to condemn the Paris jihadist attacks.
We can't prevent all attacks: EU anti-terror chief
The EU's counter-terrorism chief said it is impossible to completely prevent new Islamist attacks like those in Paris.
Russia blocks website of Kremlin critic Navalny
Russian authorities blocked access to the website of leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, the opposition activist announced on social media.
Ministers end Ukraine talks without summit date
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France ended a meeting without being able to set a date for a hoped-for peace summit.
Obama calls for stronger personal data protection
US President Barack Obama said he will introduce legislation to beef up and standardize personal data protection on the Internet.
Spear-carriers and chainmail warriors: Erdogan's new palace welcome
Spear-carrying guardsmen, gleaming golden helmets and even a few fake moustaches- Turkey's president has spared nothing in a dramatic remake of his palace ceremonial guard.
Nigeria police warn against election violence
Nigeria's police chief warned politicians and their supporters against violence before next month's presidential election.
Attacks boost Hollande's image, but maybe not for long
Hollande received a warm ovation from the crowd that thronged the French capital, belying the president's standing in opinion polls that hit a record low just months ago.
Norman Quartet meeting in Astana on hold
Is the meeting of the Norman Quartet to take place in Kazakhstan's capital on January 15? Russian Vedomosti says there might be a problem.
Kerry tours new Ford plant in western India
US Secretary of State toured a state-of-the-art $1 billion Ford Motor company plant due to open in western India.
Grabar-Kitarovic: from country girl to Croatia's first female president
Croatia's first female president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, is a moderate conservative who styles herself as "a woman of the people".
Netanyahu welcomes France's 'very firm position' on anti-Semitism
Israeli Prime Minister said he appreciated the "very firm position" taken by French leaders against "the new anti-Semitism and terrorism" in France.
Venezuela's Maduro holds talks in OPEC kingpin Saudi
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro held talks in OPEC's leading oil producer Saudi Arabia.
Trilateral navy exercises with Kazakhstan's participation to take place on Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia will have joint naval exercises on the Caspian Sea.
Victims relief fund to be created in Kazakhstan
A specialized relief fund for victims will be opened in Kazakhstan.
Turkish PM says Islamophobia should prompt similar reaction as Paris rally
Turkish Prime Minister hailed the unprecedented rally against terror in Paris as a strong message to the world.
Bulgarian expert presents portrait of extremist from Kazakhstan
Member of the International Association for the Study of Terrorism presents findings of рук study into the roots of extremism in Kazakhstan.