Thank the ancient Romans for 'street food'
Grabbing something hot and tasty on the move? You have the ancient Romans to thank. "Street food" was their invention, generally enjoyed with wine, gambling or even prostitutes.
Germany wrong to propose temporary 'Grexit': French minister
French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said in an interview that his German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble was "wrong" to propose a temporary withdrawal from the euro for debt-laden Greece.
Bin Laden relatives killed in UK plane crash
Members of Osama Bin Laden's family were among the victims in the crash of a private jet in Britain.
French police foil '1,000 bids' to cross Channel
French police said they had prevented more than 1,000 desperate attempts by migrants to get into Britain via the Channel Tunnel.
IMF approves $1.7 bn loan installment to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund announced the approval of a $1.7 billion loan installment to Ukraine despite uncertainty about the country's debt sustainability and a conflict with separatist forces.
Litvinenko widow says UK inquiry has uncovered 'truth'
The widow of a Russian ex-spy fatally poisoned in London said she believed a British judge-led inquiry had uncovered the "truth" into his death as it heard its final submissions.
Spain raises pay before elections, warns on Catalonia
Spanish public workers will get a one-percent pay rise next year, trumpeting the country's economic recovery a few months ahead of a general election.
Germany urges Turkey not to 'tear down bridges' with Kurds
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Turkey not to abandon the Kurdish peace process despite an upsurge in tension and violence.
France, Russia reach deal on compensation of Mistral warships: senior Russian official
After eight months of negotiations France and Russia have reached a deal on the amount Paris must pay Moscow in compensation for the non-delivery of two Mistral warships.
Russia opens trial against Ukrainian woman pilot 'hero'
Ukrainian pilot and lawmaker Nadiya Savchenko went on trial in Russia in a politically charged case that could send tensions between Moscow and Kiev to a new high.
Greek PM's Syriza party to hold congress in September
Greece's hard-left Syriza party agreed to hold an emergency congress in September as requested by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
British PM's 'swarm' of migrants comment sparks outrage
Prime Minister David Cameron faced heavy criticism for saying a "swarm" of migrants was trying to come to Britain.
IMF says it will not join new Greece bailout right now
The International Monetary Fund said it would not join a new bailout program for Greece until conditions for debt sustainability.
Astana captain Vincenzo Nibali takes 4th place at Tour de France
Vincenzo Nibali, the Captain of Kazakhstan's Astana Pro Team has taken the 4th place in the 102nd edition of Tour de France.
IMF: Ukraine economic picture 'incredibly encouraging'
Ukraine's government is determined to undertake long-needed reforms, making the economic picture in the country very encouraging.
Ukraine vows to push for justice despite Russia's veto of MH17 tribunal
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko vowed to push for justice despite Russia's veto of a UN resolution.
Spain PM backs controversial ex-mayor to stand in Catalan polls
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Wednesday backed a former mayor whose comments have been called xenophobic as his party's top candidate for regional elections in independence-minded Catalonia.
Putin orders destruction of smuggled Western food
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ordering the destruction of Western food smuggled into the country in breach of an official embargo.
Fabius says time to warm up Iran-France relations
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius arrived in Iran and said it was time to kickstart relations between the two countries after a nuclear deal made such a change possible.
Swimming: Stars battle for world titles in Kazan's pool duel
With one eye on Rio de Janeiro, swimming's stars begin the battle for world championship medals in Kazan to prove their form heading into the 2016 Olympic Games