Greece faces general strike amid fury over state TV closure
Greek unions plan a 24-hour general strike Thursday, amid a storm of protest over the government's decision to shut down public broadcaster ERT as part of sweeping cost-cutting measures.
Airbus next-generation plane prepares for first flight
Airbus's new A350 plane is due to take off on its much-anticipated maiden flight Friday, a milestone for an aircraft the firm hopes will help close the gap with rival Boeing in the lucrative long-haul market.
World leaders to meet in N. Ireland's 'watery gem'
Eight of the world's most powerful leaders will shut themselves away in splendid isolation for the G8 summit from Monday in a resort in a picturesque area of Northern Ireland that was once a bastion of the Irish Republican Army.
Syria helicopter raid sparks Lebanon warning
Lebanon's army has warned it will hit back against any new attacks from Syria after a helicopter gunship struck an eastern town, ratcheting up tensions amid US-British talks on the conflict.
Poorest WTO members win new patent-rule waiver
The globe's poorest nations have won an eight-year extension of a waiver on intellectual property rules, but still need to hold talks on the vexed issue of pharmaceutical patents.
Kazakhstan tourist dies at jeep safari in Turkey
Kazakhstan citizen died during a jeep safari in Turkey.
US envoy to Belgium denies soliciting prostitutes
The US envoy to Belgium Tuesday denied "baseless accusations" that he trawled for prostitutes in a park, as the State Department hit out at charges top staff tried to hush up sex-and-drugs charges.
Berlin rebuilds palace destroyed by Allies, communists
Berlin Wednesday kicks off the reconstruction of its palace, a divisive 590-million-euro ($783 million) project to recreate the baroque architectural jewel whose post-war remnants were razed by communist leaders.
Kazakhstan and Spain enhance military cooperation
Defense Ministers of the two countries Adilbek Dzhaksybekov and Pedro Morenes Eulate met in Astana for talks.
Foreign technologies to be used in construction of thermal power plant No.3 in Astana
Foreign technologies may be used in construction of the thermal power plant No.3 in Astana.
Hungary economic 'fairy tale' comes true, or so it seems
When Hungary's economy minister predicted a year ago an economic "fairy tale" for Hungary in 2013, few believed him. But recent data from the central European country show he might have been right.
Nigmatulin meets Turkish president in Ankara
Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Majilis Nurlan Nigmatulin has met with Turkish President Abdullah Gül during TÜRKPA events in Ankara.
Turkish Pegasus to bring Kazakhstan tourists from Turkey
169 Kazakhstan tourists who are stuck in Antalya because of Sky Airlines bankruptcy will be transported to Aktobe by Turkish Pegasus.
Four arrested over blaze at London Islamic school
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fire at an Islamic boarding school in London, police said Monday, as they stepped up patrols around Muslim sites in the capital.
Tod's shoes turns from Italy to beat crisis
Custom-made shoe moulds hanging in a sun-filled workshop are the secret behind the success of luxury Italian shoemaker Tod's, which is flourishing despite a recession-hit economy.
Consumers in crisis-hit Spain put brakes on spending
Spaniards are buying fewer cars, fewer clothes and even cutting back on smoking as a grinding recession and rising unemployment force them to slash spending, dealing a severe blow to manufacturers and shops.
Europe stepping up Internet surveillance on lower scale than US
European governments' ability to monitor citizens' online activity on security grounds has increased significantly in recent years.
Calls to decriminalise drugs at Elton John HIV conference
Former Polish president Aleksander Kwasniewski on Sunday called for drug decriminalisation at the opening of a global conference to curb the spread of HIV, with backing from the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Britain's Prince Philip turns 92 in hospital
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip will on Monday celebrate his 92nd birthday in the London hospital where is recovering from exploratory abdominal surgery.
French geographers publish global atlas on sexuality
Where are people most unfaithful? Who uses sex toys? On a darker level, where is child rape more prevalent? French geographers have tried to answer these questions and others in a global atlas on sexuality.