French ministers to declare assets publicly after scandal
France's Socialist government said Monday it had ordered ministers to declare their assets publicly within days, as it seeks to limit the damage from a tax fraud scandal involving an ex-minister.
10 April 2013
Hong Kong 'Thatcher's biggest compromise': China media
Chinese state media on Tuesday hailed late former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher as an "outstanding" figure who made her "biggest compromise" with the handover of Hong Kong, but said she had a mixed legacy.
09 April 2013
Nazarbayev condoles over Iron Lady's death
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent his condolences to British Prime-Minister David Cameron over the death of Margaret Thatcher.
09 April 2013
Past haunts Venezuelan opposition ahead of election
The final stretch of Venezuela's race to replace Hugo Chavez coincides with a delicate anniversary for the opposition: 11 years since a brief coup against the late leftist leader.
N. Korea urges South evacuation, warns of nuclear war
North Korea on Tuesday urged foreigners living in South Korea to consider evacuating, saying there was a risk of "thermo-nuclear war" breaking out on the Korean peninsula.
09 April 2013
Iran opens new uranium production facility: TV
Iran, under global sanctions for its nuclear enrichment programme, on Tuesday launched a new uranium production facility and began operations in two extraction mines.
09 April 2013
World leaders pay tribute to 'iconic' Thatcher
Mikhail Gorbachev, Helmut Kohl and Bill Clinton were among the former friends and foes who joined in tributes to Margaret Thatcher, praising the fearlessness and fierce determination of an "iconic" leader.
09 April 2013
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Israel can only rely on self against Iran threat: PM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel cannot rely on any other country, even an ally, when it comes to facing up to the perceived nuclear threat from Iran.
Kerry aims to give peace a chance in new Mideast trip Top US diplomat John Kerry met Palestinian leaders Sunday on a fresh mission to forge a new path forward after a years-long impasse in Middle East peace negotiations.
Ukraine leader pardons Tymoshenko ally under EU pressure Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych pardoned Sunday a close ally of jailed former premier Yulia Tymoshenko as several thousands rallied in Kiev to protest his policies amid rising political tensions.
08 April 2013
US plans tit-for-tat response to N. Korea actions: report The United States and South Korea have drawn up plans for a measured tit-for-tat response to North Korean actions, which will be limited in order to prevent an escalation to broader war.
Kazakhstan’s President completes his visit to ChinaOn the sidelines of the of the Boao Economic Forum he met International Monetary Fund IMF chief Christine Lagarde and UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Vuk Jeremić.
08 April 2013
Merkel asks Putin to give NGOs in Russia a chance German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to "give a chance" to non-governmental organisations which she described as a "motor of innovation".
08 April 2013
US seek China's cooperation on North Korea: report The United States is pressuring China's new President Xi Jinping to crack down on the regime in North Korea or face an increased US military presence in the region.