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Montenegro PM optimistic over bid to join NATO this year Montenegro's premier expressed optimism that the tiny Balkan country would join NATO by the year's end, after the chief of the military alliance visited Podgorica and commended its reforms.

16 October 2015

UEFA backs Platini's right to defend himself UEFA said it supports suspended president Michel Platini's right to defend himself against corruption allegations following an emergency meeting in Nyon, Switzerland.

16 October 2015

NATO welcomes US Afghan troop commitment NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said he welcomed President Barack Obama's decision to keep US troops in Afghanistan longer than planned as part of a "crucial" effort to support Kabul.

16 October 2015

Scottish nationalist leader wants new referendum only if enough support The leader of the separatist Scottish National Party played down the chance of a new independence referendum anytime soon as her party gathered to build momentum for vital elections in May.

16 October 2015

Driverless tram causes second accident in Almaty with 5 injured A runway tram has caused a major road accident in Almaty for the second time.

15 October 2015

Kazakhstan's third astronaut Aidyn Aimbetov awarded highest state award Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev awarded Aidyn Aimbetov, the third Kazakh cosmonaut, Khalyk Kakharmany (People’s Hero) title.

15 October 2015

Kazakh tenge depreciation doesn't help exporters Kazakh tenge's depreciation has not helped the Kazakhtani producers to increase their export revenues, experts say.

15 October 2015

Kazakhstan partners with Ukraine in military and civic aviation Kazakhstan and Ukraine have signed an agreement on cooperation in aviation.

15 October 2015

Ban Ki-moon 'reasonably optimistic' on Paris climate talks UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is "reasonably optimistic" about a world climate conference due to open in Paris at the end of next month.

15 October 2015

'Glimmer of hope' for political solution in Ukraine: Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was a "glimmer of hope" that Ukraine could finally head towards a political solution to ending the separatist war in the country's east.

15 October 2015

Sisi looms large over Egypt vote Egyptians begin voting Sunday for a parliament expected to step firmly in line behind President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor in 2013.

15 October 2015

Rousseff nemesis vows no let-up in Brazil impeachment bid The controversial central figure in attempts to impeach Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Wednesday he will appeal a Supreme Court decision putting the brakes on the opposition's push to unseat her.

15 October 2015

Clinton debate boost may keep Biden on 2016 sidelines Hillary Clinton bested her challengers in the campaign's first Democratic presidential debate, but her biggest accomplishment may have been to neutralize a potential rival who was not even on stage.

15 October 2015

Spielberg flick brings Soviet spy story to life The true story of the unassuming Brooklyn insurance lawyer who secured the release of a captured American pilot from the Soviet Union marks Steven Spielberg's latest bid for Oscar glory.

15 October 2015

Pentagon chief: US not leaving Afghanistan US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter indicated the United States would maintain extra troops in Afghanistan beyond the end of next year.

15 October 2015

Obama deploys military to Cameroon for Boko Haram mission US President Barack Obama will deploy up to 300 military personnel to Cameroon for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations against militant Boko Haram insurgents.

15 October 2015

Nuclear deal wins final Iran approval Iran's nuclear accord with world powers won final approval in the Islamic republic with a top panel of jurists and cleric giving the green light.

15 October 2015

Pope issues 'extraordinary' apology over scandals Pope Francis offered a surprise public apology from the Catholic Church for a series of scandals which have shaken the city of Rome and the Vatican, from gay sex to drug use.

15 October 2015

EU clears chipmaker Intel's $16.7 bn buyout of Altera EU regulators cleared Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, to buy US firm Altera for $16.7 billion in one of the largest ever Silicon Valley deals.

15 October 2015

Meryl Streep to head jury at 2016 Berlin film festival Oscar-winning Hollywood star Meryl Streep will head the jury of next year's Berlin Film Festival.

15 October 2015