Mali stability important to Europe: German minister
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Thursday that the stability of Mali was "important for Europe's security" during a visit to the divided west African country under Islamist control in the north.
British judges order Apple to re-write Samsung statement
US tech giant Apple has until Saturday to re-write an "inaccurate" statement relating to its patent dispute with South Korean rival Samsung, British judges have ruled.
Hollande warns Iran after meeting Israeli PM
French President Francois Hollande said he wanted "concrete acts" from Iran to prove it was not pursuing a nuclear arms drive after his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Cancer drug helps MS patients, trials show
A drug initially developed to treat some types of cancer now appears to help people suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), a study said Thursday.
Europe still favours Obama despite disappointments
US President Barack Obama no longer inspires the enthusiasm he once did but Europe still favours him.
Europe's oldest prehistoric town, salt site found in Bulgaria
Archaeologists in eastern Bulgaria say they have unearthed the oldest prehistoric town ever found in Europe, along with an ancient salt production site.
'Digital eternity' beckons as death goes high-tech
Death is no longer the fusty business it once was: from swipeable bar codes on headstones to designer urns, webcam-based ceremonies and virtual memorials, funerals have shot into the 21st century.
France makes billion euro tax claim against Google: report
French tax authorities have made a billion-euro ($1.3 billion) claim against Google to pressure it in a dispute over compensation to media websites.
Clinton to push Bosnia for reforms at start of Balkans tour
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton begins a five-nation Balkans tour on Tuesday, seeking to push regional leaders to stick to existing agreements and enact the reforms needed to join the EU and NATO.
Sovereign Prince of Monaco to render official visit to Kazakhstan
Sovereign Prince of Monaco Albert II will render his first official visit to Kazakhstan in the history of the bilateral relations.
BBC inquiry begins as sex abuse scandal grows
An inquiry into the BBC's culture and practices got under way on Monday with the broadcaster reeling from allegations of child sex abuse perpetrated by the late Jimmy Savile, one of its biggest stars.
Breast cancer screening saves lives, says study
The benefits of preemptive breast cancer screening outweigh the risks, a study said Tuesday, insisting the practice saves thousands of lives.
Akhmetov discussed major breakthrough projects with German manufacturers
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister rendered a work visit to Germany.
Nazarbayev took part in opening of Kazakhstan-Czech business forum
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus took part in the opening of Kazakhstan-Czech business forum.
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister met with Angela Merkel
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Akhmetov went to Germany with a work visit.
Hollande discusses debt crisis with top global heads
French President Francois Hollande holds talks on Monday with the heads of the World Bank and other top economic bodies to discuss the eurozone debt crisis and ways to kickstart growth.
Pop star Glitter arrested in British sex abuse probe
Former glam rocker Gary Glitter has been released on bail after being arrested Sunday by police investigating sexual abuse allegations against the late British TV star Jimmy Savile that have plunged the BBC into crisis.
We are interested in high technologies in agriculture and processing industry: Nazarbayev
Nursultan Nazarbayev summed up the results of his official visits to Austria and the Czech Republic.
Women smokers who quit before 40 gain nine years in lifespan
Women can add nine years to their lives by quitting smoking before the age of 40 but still face a 20-percent higher death rate than those who never smoked.
Bulgaria plans to acquire new fighter jets in 2014
Bulgaria will seek to acquire eight new or used fighter jets for its air force in 2014, Defence Minister Anyu Angelov said Friday.