N.Zealand PM hits back at swipe by 'Luminaries' author Catton
New Zealand prime minister John Key hit back at criticism of his government by the country's Man Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton.
UN Security Council condemns Ukraine trolleybus attack
The UN Security Council, including Russia, strongly condemned the "reprehensible" shelling of a trolleybus in east Ukraine.
UN Security Council condemns Yemen attack, backs president
The UN Security Council condemned an attack by Huthi rebels on Yemen's presidential palace and voiced strong support for President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi.
Australia condemns 'barbaric' attack on French newspaper
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott condemned the "barbaric act" in Paris, in which an attack on a satirical weekly magazine left 12 people dead.
New York mayor, top cop criticize funeral protest
New York Mayor and police commissioner Bill Bratton criticized dozens of officers for turning their backs on the mayor at the funeral of a murdered policeman.
Afghanistan's Ghani condemns CIA's 'inhumane actions'
Afghanistan's new President condemned CIA torture detailed in a US Senate report, saying the United States' actions violated "all accepted norms of human rights".
White House denounces Gambia 'rights abuses'
The White House denounced human rights violations in Gambia, calling on the government to allow UN experts into the country and revoke laws discriminating.
Russia under fire over MH17 crash probe
Australian Foreign Minister delivered a diplomatic version of the "shirt front" promised by Prime Minister as Russia came under fire over the fate of flight MH17.
Putin accuses Obama of hostility, meddling
President Vladimir Putin accused US counterpart Barack Obama of a hostile attitude towards Russia, warning against "attempts to blackmail" Moscow.
White House rejects Panetta critique of Obama
The White House rejected claims by ex-Pentagon chief Leon Panetta that President Barack Obama is too reticent to take on opponents.
PM says 'no one has right' to criticise Turkey on Syria
Turkish Prime Minister said no one has the right to criticise Ankara on Syria, after US Vice President accused Turkey of financing and even arming jihadists.
Putin a '19th century' imperialist: Bulgarian president
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev denounced Russia's Vladimir Putin as an aggressive leader with a 19th-century empire-building style.
White House breach 'unacceptable': Secret Service chief
The US Secret Service chief faced withering criticism from lawmakers outraged over security breaches at the White House.
Turkey's Erdogan dismisses new iPhone: 'Same as the last'
Turkish President rushed off the frenzy surrounding Apple's new iPhone 6, saying it was much the same as its iPhone 5 predecessor.
Paris suspends delivery of warship to Russia over Ukraine
France suspended the delivery of the first of two Mistral-class warships to Russia "until November" after fierce criticism.
N. Korea calls US 'human rights graveyard' over Ferguson
North Korea has joined the ranks of America's foes who have seized on riots in Missouri, saying the nation is the "graveyard of human rights".
Australia tycoon apologises for calling Chinese 'mongrels'
Australian tycoon Clive Palmer apologised for calling the Chinese government "mongrels" who "shoot their own people".
China paper denounces 'rampant rascality' of Australia tycoon
A Chinese state-run newspaper called on Beijing to "teach Canberra a lesson" after Clive Palmer labelled the Communist government "mongrels"
Australia tycoon blasts Chinese government 'mongrels'
Clive Palmer has labelled the Chinese government "mongrels" who "shoot their own people" in a televised tirade that was criticised by Canberra.
Hackers tweet resignation of Russian PM
Hackers broke into Russian Prime Minister D. Medvedev's Twitter account, tweeting his resignation and criticising President V. Putin.