Obama to spell out message to Putin on former Soviet land
President Barack Obama will go to Estonia this week with a simple message for Vladimir Putin -- don't mess with NATO's ex-Soviet members.
Gene clues to glaucoma risk
Scientists said they had identified six genetic variants linked to glaucoma, a discovery that should help earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Tales of war, genocide darken Venice film fest
The race for the Golden Lion in Venice took a dark turn on Sunday with stories of war and genocide.
Brain tumour boy in 'stable condition' as parents face court
A five-year-old British boy with a brain tumour who was taken from hospital without medical consent is in a "stable condition" in Spain.
Iceland issues red alert after new eruption near volcano
Iceland raised the aviation alert at its largest volcano, Bardarbunga, to maximum level red following a new eruption in a lava field nearby.
14 detained trying to prevent Faroe Island dolphin hunt
Fourteen animal rights activists have been detained on the Faroe island of Sandoy in the North Atlantic while trying to stop a controversial dolphin hunt.
Putin calls for talks on 'statehood' of eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for immediate talks on the future of war-torn east Ukraine.
Putin and Poroshenko agree to solve Ukrainian crisis peacefully
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko have agreed to solve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully, via negotiations and that mistakes like forcible takeover would not happen again.
Emir Baigazin's Wounded Angel wins Work in Progress at Sarajevo Film Festival
Kazakhstani film director Emir Baigazin’s Wounded Angel has won the CineLink Work in Progress session at the Sarajevo International Film Festival.
Time running out for 'kidnapped' brain tumour boy taken to France
A frantic police hunt was underway Saturday for a five-year-old boy with a brain tumour taken from a British hospital by his family.
IMF approves $1.4 billion aid payment for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund approved the release of nearly $1.4 billion in fresh funds for troubled Ukraine.
Russia closes 12 McDonald's branches, inspects 100
Russia has temporarily closed 12 branches of McDonald's on health grounds and is carrying out more than 100 inspections.
NATO warns Russia over 'blatant violations' in Ukraine conflict
NATO warned Russia over what it described as a "blatant violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Star-studded comedy 'She's Funny That Way' charms Venice
Master of screwball comedy Peter Bogdanovich charmed audiences at the Venice film festival with his movie "She's Funny That Way".
Wingsuit daredevils risking their lives on film
Playing Icarus as they leap off sheer cliffs, thrill-seekers dressed like flamboyant bats have become common sight in the Alps.
Tesco issues new profit warning, slashes dividend
Troubled British supermarket giant Tesco issued another profits warning and slashed its shareholder dividend by 75 percent.
Precision in mid-air as rope jumpers soar on Greek isle
Michal is one of a group who have travelled from Poland to the island of Zakynthos, one of most renowned leisure spots - but not to lie in the sun
Support for Scottish independence growing: poll
Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.
Merkel, Obama warn Russia of 'consequences' over Ukraine
Angela Merkel and Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call that Russia's actions in easter Ukraine "cannot remain without consequences,"
Ballet dancer of Bordeaux National Opera to perform in Astana
Astana residents and guests will have a great opportunity to enjoy Romeo and Juliet ballet by Sergei Prokofiev directed by French choreographer Charles Jude.