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Australian PM Abbott bats away leadership speculation Embattled Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott dismissed heated speculation he will be dumped by his conservative colleagues.

27 February 2015 14:52

Estonians vote amid heightened security concerns over Russia Estonia's centre-left coalition is poised to return to power in an election marked by nerves in the NATO member over the military resurgence of Russia.

27 February 2015 14:47

UN to discuss Ukraine on anniversary of annexation The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency session to discuss the fragile ceasefire in Ukraine.

27 February 2015 12:53

UNESCO demands crisis meet over Iraq heritage destruction The head of the United Nations' cultural agency demanded an emergency meeting of the world body's Security Council.

27 February 2015 10:14

Presidential elections in Kazakhstan scheduled to April 26 Early presidential elections in Kazakhstan have officially been scheduled to take place on 26 April, 2015.

26 February 2015 16:28

France's Hollande seeks climate 'alliance' with Philippines French President Francois Hollande called for a climate change "alliance" with the Philippines that could spur similar co-operation.

26 February 2015 16:16

Britain's Prince William set to arrive in Japan Prince 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 15:50

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.

26 February 2015 15:12

US, Iran have 'mutual interest' in defeating IS: Kerry The United States and Iran have a "mutual interest" in defeating the Islamic State group but the long-time foes are not cooperating to do so.

26 February 2015 13:36

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Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigration US President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.

26 February 2015 12:49

Putin 'destabilizing' Ukraine, Kerry says US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through "land grabs''.

26 February 2015 10:16

Hungary PM needs style change after poll setback: analysts Prime Minister Viktor Orban needs to strike a less confrontational stance after his ruling party Fidesz lost its parliamentary super-majority in a key by-election.

25 February 2015 15:17

Nazarbayev summons meeting of Kazakhstan's Security Council President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has summoned a meeting of Kazakhstan’s Security Council in Akorda, the presidential residence in Astana.

25 February 2015 14:59

Possibility of Nazarbayev, Putin, Lukashenko meeting discussed in Minsk The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belarus and Belorussian Foreign Minister met to discuss a possibility of talks between presidents of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus.

25 February 2015 14:42

Obama vetoes Keystone pipeline bill Barack Obama issued the most significant veto of his six-year presidency, blocking legislation allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built.

25 February 2015 13:55

Moscow lying 'to my face,' says Kerry US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian leaders of lying "to my face" about Moscow's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.

25 February 2015 13:46

Venezuela's ruling party targets new opposition leader Lawmakers from Venezuela's ruling party said they have asked prosecutors to investigate a leading opposition lawmaker for conspiring to overthrow President.

25 February 2015 13:39

Iran nuclear deal 'is at hand': EU foreign policy chief The European Union's foreign policy chief said an Iran nuclear deal was "at hand" and urged different sides to show political will ahead of a new round of talks.

25 February 2015 13:25

Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border Estonia marked its independence day with a military parade featuring NATO hardware and troops on its eastern border with Russia amid heightened east-west tensions over Ukraine.

25 February 2015 12:16