Soviet superstar vilified for defying Moscow on Ukraine
Rocker A.Makarevich walked a thin line in Soviet times but his outspoken stance on Ukraine has seen him pilloried by the Russian establishment.
Ukraine says captured 'Russian soldiers' ahead of key talks
Kiev's security service said its army in the war-torn east has captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil.
What is to be expected from Kazakhstan during Minsk talks?
Kazakhstan is taking part in the talks in Minsk on August 26. These will address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine among others. Poroshenko is to meet with Putin, Lukashenko and Nazarbayev, as well as with EU reps.
Germany should drive economic recovery in Europe: IMF chief
IMF chief C. Lagarde wants Germany to play a bigger role in propelling economic recovery in Europe, suggesting that German wages should rise.
Russia plans another aid convoy to Ukraine: Lavrov
Moscow has informed Kiev that it intends to send a second humanitarian aid convoy into rebel-held eastern Ukraine in the coming days.
Fresh crisis as France's Hollande orders PM to form new cabinet
France was thrown into fresh crisis after President Francois Hollande told his prime minister to form a new government.
Director and actor Richard Attenborough dies aged 90: BBC
British director and actor Richard Attenborough has died aged 90 after a long illness.
Rebels parade captured soldiers as Kiev marks independence day
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine paraded dozens of captured soldiers before a jeering crowd in mockery of Independence Day celebrations.
Notting Hill Carnival brings reggae beats to London streets
Europe's biggest street party the Notting Hill Carnival in London drew vast crowds as revellers gathered for reggae, steel bands and dancing.
Honeybee genome throws up survival clues: study
Honeybees probably originated in Asia, not Africa, said scientists who had teased interesting tidbits from the busy little pollinators' genome.
Galileo satellites not on right orbit: Arianespace
Two European Galileo satellites launched by a Russian-built rocket on Friday from French Guiana have not reached their intended orbit.
Russia treading on 'razor blade' to keep influence in Ukraine: analysts
Russia's decision to force a disputed aid convoy into Ukraine reflects the Kremlin's urgent need to retain influence over ex-Soviet state.
Ukraine's economy minister announces resignation
Ukraine's economy minister announced his resignation following conflicts within the government on how to turn around the economic situation.
Kazakh Senate Chairman and British Ambassador discuss Ukrainian crisis
Chairman of the Kazakhstani Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan Carolyn Browne. They discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Russian Communist park restored amid wave of nostalgia
A giant Moscow complex extolling the days of the old planned economy has been restored amid a wave of nostalgia for Russia's past.
Paris relives the joy of liberation, 70 years on
It was August 25, 1944, French and American armoured units burst into Paris to assure its liberation - an event marked all this week in the city.
Edinburgh and London grapple over North Sea's black gold
North Sea oil has been at the centre of fierce debate over Scotland's future ahead of an independence vote next month.
British human rights campaigner Bamber dies
British human rights campaigner Helen Bamber, an early member of Amnesty International, died at the age of 89 on Thursday.
Life's a beach for Italy's dogs
The sun brollies are up, the beach loungers full and the water is full of daytrippers splashing about.
Former Ireland prime minister Reynolds dies aged 81: report
Former Irish prime minister Albert Reynolds has died aged 81.