Hit by US sanctions, Rosneft pleads for debt relief
US sanctions against Moscow appeared to have claimed their first major victim when the head of Russia's largest oil company asked for help.
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.
Excess body weight boosts risk of 10 common cancers: study
Being overweight boosts the risk of 10 common cancers, said a study of UK adults that prompted a call for tougher anti-obesity measures.
Plan 'under way' to rescue refugees on Iraq mountain: Cameron
An international plan is under way to rescue civilians trapped by Islamic State fighters on a mountain in northern Iraq.
Jasmine and smoke: the allure of Greek summer cinemas
A whiff of jasmine, cigarette smoke and the shadow of a cat darting across the silver screen -summertime in Greece means open-air cinema
Ukraine sets conditions for Russian convoy as death toll soars
Ukraine set conditions for letting in Russian aid shipments to rebel-held eastern regions.
Older people should get high dose flu shot: study
Older people are likely to benefit from a high-dose flu vaccine to ward off the seasonal malaise.
Ablyazov's former head of security seeks political asylum in Spain
Mukhtar Ablyazov’s former head of security Alexandr Pavlov has requested a political asylum in Spain.
French drugmaker delivers first semi-synthetic malaria drugs
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced the delivery of the first anti-malaria drugs to millions of patients in Africa.
Electric cars fail to rev up car-mad Germans
Germany is ranked the most fuel-efficient country on the planet, but when it comes to electric vehicles, Europe's top economy is in the slow lane.
Quarter of global population will be African by 2050: UNICEF
A quarter of the world's population will be African within 35 years as the continent's birth rates continue to rapidly rise.
Iron Maiden singer raises voice for dwindling British pubs
Iron Maiden singer B. Dickinson called for a fightback to save the traditional British pub as the Great British Beer Festival got under way.
Moscow police arrest dozens outside Ukraine embassy
Moscow police detained dozens of protesters who had gathered to show their support for Kiev in its campaign against pro-Russian insurgents.
Ukraine crisis hits German investor confidence
German investment sentiment is taking a hit from the crisis over Russia and Ukraine in a further setback for the eurozone.
Kazakh women's team wins 9th round of Chess Olympiad
Kazakhstan’s women chess team has won the chess players from Iran in the 9th round of the Chess Olympiad in Norwegian Tromso.
Britain to transport arms to Kurds as it bolsters Iraq aid
Britain is to transport military supplies to Kurdish forces battling militants in northern Iraq and strengthen its aid mission there
France, African leaders mark southern 'D-Day'
President Francois Hollande will lead ceremonies to mark 70 years since the invasion of southern France by Allied troops.
Russia says to send aid to Ukraine despite West's warnings
Russia said it would dispatch a humanitarian convoy to conflict-torn east Ukraine despite fierce warnings from the West.
La belle France keeps its title as top global tourist destination
France welcomed 84.7 million foreign tourists in 2013 making it once again the most-visited country in the world.
Mother takes son back to Ukraine prison after war jailbreak
Just hours after he bust out of a high-security prison, Natalya Nikitenko drove her son right back to jail.