US House votes to block Obama immigration plan
The US House defied President Barack Obama by adopting Republican measures blocking his controversial immigration reform efforts.
Charlie Hebdo will live on: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande proclaimed that "Charlie Hebdo is alive and will live on".
Majority in US expect a woman president in their lifetime: poll
Seventy-three percent of Americans expect to see a female president in their lifetime, even as men are expected to maintain their dominant role in business.
French court's decision on Ablyazov's extradition expected in 2015
The final decision on the extradition of fugitive billionaire from Kazakhstan Mukhtar Ablyazov to Russia will be ready this year.
What does Ukraine expect from Norman format summit in Astana?
Ukraine's temporary charge d'affaires in Kazakhstan Yuriy Lazebnik has explained what Ukrainian leadership expects to address at the possible summit in Kazakhstan’s Astana.
Hong Kong leader takes hard line on public vote in key speech
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying took a hard line on political reform in his annual address, saying there would be no deviation from Beijing's policy on elections.
UN Security Council condemns Ukraine bus attack
The UN Security Council strongly condemned on Tuesday a rocket attack on a bus in east Ukraine that left 11 civilians dead.
British Jewish people fear future in Europe: poll
Almost half of British Jewish people fear they have no long-term future in Britain or Europe.
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.