Kerry slams Russia for 'enabling' Assad to stay in power
US Secretary of State John Kerry slammed Russia on Monday for "enabling" Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to stay in power in the war-torn country, after Geneva peace talks broke off without result at the weekend.
Ukraine protesters granted amnesty in opposition win
Protesters arrested during months of anti-government unrest in Ukraine were granted amnesty on Monday after the opposition agreed to end their occupation of Kiev city hall and other public buildings.
Renzi to be picked as Italy's youngest PM
Italian leftist leader Matteo Renzi is to be nominated Italy's youngest-ever prime minister after a daring power grab that has been welcomed by investors but has left many Italians sceptical.
Kazakhstan National Fund allocates $5.4 billion to support economy
After the devaluation of tenge by 19% earlier this week, the National Fund of Kazakhstan decided to allocate $5.4 billion to support local business.
Nazarbayev talks with Turkish President
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Abdullah Gul.
Protests over Hungary farright rally in former synagogue
A political rally of the Hungarian farright party Jobbik in a former synagogue sparked protests Friday by anti-fascist demonstrators who accused the group of "provocation".
Failure to agree agenda 'very bad omen' for Syria talks: diplomat
The failure of Syria's warring sides to even agree to an agenda for ongoing peace talks in Geneva does not bode well for the process.
President Nazarbayev threatens to dismiss his Government over inability to attract foreign investments
Either you will do it or there will be another Government to accomplish the task: President Nazarbayev.
Italian PM Letta to resign, Renzi poised to step in
Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta will resign on Friday in a lightning political crisis and his 39-year-old leftist challenger Matteo Renzi is poised to win the nomination to replace him.