German, French leaders press Poroshenko on Ukraine truce
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that his French counterpart Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angel Merkel had pressed him to ensure partial self-rule for the pro-Russian separatist east.
Ukraine leader warns of 'terror' threat to peaceful cities
President Petro Poroshenko warned Friday that the threat of terror was "significantly" rising across Ukraine as pro-Russian militias resumed attacks.
Kazakhstan supports accession of India and Pakistan to SCO
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev has supported the accession of India and Pakistan to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Lawyer formerly involved in Ablyazov's case appointed to Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs
Amnestied Ukrainian lawyer Yelena Tishchenko has been appointed to lead the newly established department for return of criminally obtained assets in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
India's Modi accepts invite for first Pakistan visit
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted an invitation from his counterpart Nawaz Sharif to attend a regional summit in Islamabad next year in what would be his first visit to Pakistan.
Greek PM seeks parliament's backing for new EU debt talks
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will on Friday ask lawmakers to endorse his new plans to save the country from financial collapse.
Kerry says prepared to 'call end' to Iran talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he was prepared to "call an end" to nuclear talks with Iran if "tough decisions" are not made.
Merkel urges Bosnia to work for future without 'genocide'
Germany urged Bosnia to work towards a future in which a "genocide" such as the massacre of Muslims 20 years ago would no longer be possible.
Erdogan asks Turkey PM to form new government
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asked Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to form the next government, over a month after elections where the ruling party lost its overall majority.