Merkel in Britain for tough budget talks with Cameron
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron held talks over the EU's hotly contested budget in London on Wednesday with both agreeing that the bloc needed to heed public opinion.
ECB's not set to fire 'bazooka' yet
The European Central Bank is unlikely to fire the new anti-crisis "bazooka" it unveiled two months ago, and will keep its gunpowder dry on interest rates as well at its meeting on Thursday.
Nazarbayev appointed Kazakhstan ambassador to Malta
Andrian Yelemessov will be combining his current position of Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Italy with the new position of Ambassador to Malta and San-Marino.
Migrants in Morocco ready to risk all as winter looms
"I don't want to die of hunger and cold," says Patrick, one of many sub-Saharan migrants in Morocco desperate to reach Spanish shores and start a new life in Europe as winter approaches.
Greek lawmakers to vote on austerity amid strikes
Greek lawmakers vote Wednesday on austerity measures needed to unlock international aid and stave off bankruptcy despite strikes and public anger against billions more euros in tax hikes and pension cuts.
Camilla highlights cause close to her heart
Prince Charles's wife Camilla spoke Wednesday of her mother's death from osteoporosis as she used the royal couple's Australian tour to highlight a cause close to her heart.
French socialist party ex-chief probed in asbestos scandal
Former French socialist party leader Martine Aubry said Tuesday she had come under investigation for "involuntary manslaughter and causing bodily harm by negligence" in an asbestos scandal.
Football: Austerity bites for Greek football
New austerity measures to be voted on by Greek lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to deal a further financial blow the country's football teams as fans find it increasingly difficult to pay for tickets.
Nazarbayev presented Malakhai to Monaco Prince
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev gave Monaco Prince Albert II a traditional Kazakh hat, Malakhai.
Restaurant fury as France hikes taxes on eating out
Dining out and staying in a hotel in France will become more expensive from the end of next year after the government announced plans Tuesday to hike VAT and hinted at an even bigger increase.
Regular exercise raises life expectancy: study
Regular moderate exercise can raise life expectancy -- even among people who are overweight, a study said Tuesday.
London Court of Appeals upheld ruling to jail and debar Mukhtar Ablyazov
It is difficult to imagine a party to commercial litigation who has acted with more cynicism, opportunism and deviousness towards court orders than Mr Ablyazov: Court of Appeals.
Spain blocks ECB nominee as gender row deepens
Spain blocked Monday the appointment of another man to the all-male ECB's executive board but a source said Madrid's decision was motivated by a desire to regain influence at the top of the eurozone's central bank.
World blues star donates to Kazakhstan children
Famous blues singer and actress Dana Gillespie visted Kazakhstan for the third time.
Gandalf actor chides New Zealand PM over gay 'joke'
British actor Ian McKellan has criticised New Zealand Prime Minister John Key for using the word "gay" to mock a radio host's attire, saying the term should not be casually used as an insult.
Kazhegeldin applied to Maltese court to make police investigate Aliyev
Akezhan Kazhegeldin has applied to Maltese court with a complaint against nonfeasance of the local police that refused to investigate into case against Rakhat Aliyev
Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Prince of Monaco Albert II
I hope that this visit will start the history of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Monaco: Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Britain urges Myanmar to resolve Rohingya issue
Britain on Monday called on Myanmar to resolve the citizenship status of Rohingya Muslims caught up in deadly sectarian violence in a flashpoint western state.
Kazakhstan has chances to host winter Olympics: Prince of Monaco
Prince of Monaco Albert II believes that Kazakhstan has enough potential to host the Olympics.
Crisis-hit Europe 'still economic power': France
Top European leaders jetting into Laos for a major summit are on a mission to reassure Asia that their crisis-hit region is "still an economic power".