Football: 'Spanish situation' worries top German clubs
There are concerns the German league will suffer from what is being dubbed a 'Spanish situation' with the pair set to dominate the Bundesliga for years to come.
Queen Elizabeth turns 87 as Kate shows baby bump
Queen Elizabeth II marked her 87th birthday with little fanfare on Sunday, spending the day privately while Prince William's wife Catherine was showing off her baby bump.
France's opponents of gay marriage fight to the end
France's bitter debate over gay marriage is set to reach a potentially explosive climax on Sunday, two days before a bill legalising same-sex unions is due to be finally approved.
Britain launches legal challenge to EU finance tax
The British government has launched a legal challenge against plans for a European financial transactions tax to be adopted by 11 EU states.
Italy centre-left leader Bersani to resign
Voting for a new Italian president headed towards a fifth round Saturday, after the political deadlock claimed another victim, with centre-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani saying he will step down.
French family arrive home after hostage ordeal
Tired but smiling, a French family of seven arrived in Paris early on Saturday, welcomed by relatives and French President Francois Hollande.
Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France
A section of a silk handscroll depicting a historically important trip by China's longest-serving Emperor is to go up for auction in France next week.
Weak global economy key worry as IMF, World Bank meet
Advanced and developing countries alike voiced worries over fragile global growth, eurozone stagnation and the swamp of excess monetary liquidity as the IMF and World Bank spring meetings kicked off.
KazAgroFinance sues sick cattle supplier
KazAgroFinance has prepared the documents and is already filing the lawsuit: Kazakhstan Vice-Minister.
France's Hollande blasts 'homophobic' violence
French President Francois Hollande on Thursday hit out at "homophobic" acts by opponents of a same-sex marriage bill following violent protests that included an attack on a gay bar.
Finland to use Kazakhstan-made copper rods
A memorandum on supplies of Kazakhstan-made copper rods to Finland was signed during Kazakhstan-Finnish forum on green economy and modernization in Astana.
Kazakhstan and Finland to set up production of high-tech cables
Major Finnish company Reka Cables is going to establish production of cables in line with European standards that Kazakhstan now lacks.
Astana and Finnish Oulu become twin-cities
The talks between Presidents of Kazakhstan and Finland finished in signing of bilateral documents.
Serbia, Kosovo talks fail once again
Serbia and Kosovo again failed to clinch a deal to normalise ties and ease tension in the Balkans after lengthy talks brokered by the European Union.
Kazakhstan designer presents glamorous military collection
Zholdasbek impressed the audience with his dresses combined with green jackets and sophisticated headwear, decorated with mirrors and gems.
Ice Hockey: Kazakhstan looses to Hungary in World Championship
If Kazkahstan's team is ranked first or second overall, it will qualify for the TOP-Division 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship.
Merkel faces down challenge over female exec quota
Germany's opposition will force a parliamentary vote to require big companies to boost the number of women on their boards.
Dutch crown prince vows less protocol as 21st century king
Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander vowed to be an approachable, 21st century monarch, insisting in a wide-ranging interview.
Spain vows to tighten abortion law despite criticism
Spain's centre-right government has vowed to "promptly" tighten the nation's abortion laws, angering the opposition Socialist Party which had eased access to the procedure.
Cannes film festival set to unveil line-up
Hollywood names and arthouse directors on Thursday get to hear if they are in the frame for the Palme d'Or at next month's Cannes film festival, the world's leading cinema showcase.