Biden tells Yanukovych to pull back forces in Kiev
US Vice President Joe Biden intervened as a political crisis in Ukraine turned deadly Tuesday, calling President Viktor Yanukovych and saying government forces that stormed a protest camp should withdraw.
Burberry offers hand-crafted romance in London
Burberry Prorsum presented a romantic, hand-crafted collection at London Fashion Week with soft, flowing dresses worn with embroidered shearling coats and cosy cashmere blankets.
Italy and Kazakhstan working on extradition agreement
The Lower Chamber of the Kazakhstan Parliament is considering a draft agreement on extradition of convicts to and from Italy.
Iran, world powers seek 'comprehensive' nuclear deal
Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers move to the next level as negotiators begin work on an ambitious lasting accord to silence for good fears about Tehran's atomic ambitions.
Tom Ford pays tribute to Jay-Z with London dress
US designer Tom Ford paid tribute to Jay-Z at his London Fashion Week show on Monday by including a sequinned version of the rapper's TOM FORD 61 football jersey in his collection of evening wear.
Queen hosts British film royalty at palace
Queen Elizabeth II hosted the cream of British cinema at Buckingham Palace on Monday, a day after her grandson starred at the Bafta's, the highlight of the industry's calendar.
EU, US reps meet ahead of free-trade talks
US Trade Ambassador Michael Froman received his European counterpart Karel De Gucht in Washington Monday, preparing for next month's fourth round of talks on creating the world's largest free-trade area.
Ukraine opposition asks for Merkel help as Russia pledges more aid
Ukraine's pro-EU opposition asked Angela Merkel for sanctions against embattled President Viktor Yanukovych and financial support during talks in Berlin.
C.Africa president asks France to stay till polls
The leader of the strife-torn Central Africa Republic asked French troops Monday to stay until polls due in early 2015, as unabated sectarian violence wrecked Paris' hope of a quick exit.
Pyjamas and traffic signs at London Fashion Week
Paul Smith brought Paisley prints and pyjamas to the catwalk at London Fashion Week on Sunday, while Vivienne Westwood took a look through her back catalogue for a thoroughly English collection.
Wounded Angel, Emir Baigazin's new project, gains ARTE award at European Film Market 2014
Wounded Angel, a new project of Kazakhstan film director Emir Baigazin, has won the ARTE award at the European Film Market 2014.
Athens mayoral candidate says he is HIV positive
One of Greece's best-known proponents of gay rights, who is running for mayor of Athens, on Sunday said he is HIV positive in a taboo-breaking move.
Pride and puzzlement as unreleased Chinese film wins in Berlin
A top European prize for Chinese movie "Black Coal, Thin Ice" provoked curiosity and questioning Monday with the film not yet released at home and some asking whether political sensitivity might block it.
Free Syrian Army fires military chief over leadership 'paralysis'
The rebel Free Syrian Army said Sunday it had fired Selim Idriss as its military chief, citing the "difficulties faced by the Syrian revolution" in its battle with the regime.
Renzi to be picked as Italy's youngest PM
Italian leftist leader Matteo Renzi is to be nominated Italy's youngest-ever prime minister after a daring power grab that has been welcomed by investors but has left many Italians sceptical.
Wolf hunt stand-off in Sweden heightens rural tensions
Farmers and hunters in Sweden are crying foul over a wolf hunt ban which they say threatens their way of life and may lead to civil disobedience.
International court to hear Croatia, Serbia genocide claims
The UN's highest International Court of Justice is to hear arguments next month in a long-running genocide case that threatens to sour relations between Croatia and Serbia.
Protests over Hungary farright rally in former synagogue
A political rally of the Hungarian farright party Jobbik in a former synagogue sparked protests Friday by anti-fascist demonstrators who accused the group of "provocation".
100,000 households without power in France storm
Nearly 100,000 households were without power in western France on Friday as a storm slammed into Brittany packing winds of up to 140 kilometres (90 miles) per hour.
British princes help flood victims as new storm hits
Britain's Princes William and Harry pitched in to help flood victims Friday as a new winter storm barrelled into the country, causing fresh misery after the wettest start to the year for 250 years.