Kazakh Wolves tame Thunder: Astana Arlans win Italian Thunder 3:2
On the last day of winter, Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans faced Italian Thunder for the first time in the 5th season in Almaty
Kazakh woman to run for Polish presidency
A Kazakh native turned Polish human rights advocate shares her presidential ambitions.
Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov for talks on Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva for talks on the Ukraine crisis .
Prince William meets Xi, visits sites on China visit
Britain's Prince William met China's Communist President Xi Jinping before strolling through the Forbidden City, the former home of the country's deposed imperial dynasties.
Tens of thousands march for slain Russian opposition leader Nemtsov
Tens of thousands of people marched in central Moscow to honour the memory of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down near the Kremlin in the highest-profile assassination of Vladimir Putin's rule.
Detained Ukrainian lawmaker released from custody in Moscow
A Ukrainian lawmaker said he was detained by Russian police ahead of a Moscow march to honour opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
200 years on, Napoleon returns to southern France
Napoleon landed in southern France, announcing "It's good to be back!"
Litvinenko widow says Russian opposition killing 'like deja vu'
The widow of Alexander Litvinenko said that the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov felt "like deja vu".
Pope denounces 'intolerable brutality' in Iraq, Syria
Pope Francis denounced the "intolerable brutality" being inflicted on Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria by Islamic State group militants.
New Lianyungang-Almaty container train launched
A new regular container train Lianyungang-Almaty has been launched on February 25.
Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead: official
Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead in central Moscow late ahead of a major opposition rally this weekend, investigators and police said.
Versace thrills with thigh-high boots at Milan fashion
It was a traffic-light colour scheme to get any fashionista hot under the collar: red, yellow and green thigh-high boots sauntering down the catwalk at Versace's show.
Cameron defends security services after media unmask 'Jihadi John'
Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Britain's security services after Islamic State executioner "Jihadi John" was unmasked as London graduate Mohammed Emwaziю
Greek PM announces first 'humanitarian' legislation
Greece's new anti-austerity government will put before parliament early next week its first legislation tackling the "humanitarian crisis" caused by years of cuts.
Ukraine at a 'crossroads', still faces threat of war: OSCE
The OSCE's envoy to Ukraine warned that while there were encouraging signs of a ceasefire taking hold in eastern Ukraine.
British claim to have cut EU charge false: report
A British government claim to have negotiated the halving of a £1.7 billion payment demanded by the European Union is "not supported by the facts".
Madonna says 'Intolerance' in Europe 'feels like Nazi Germany'
Pop star Madonna told French radio that "intolerance" was now so high in France and Europe that "it feels like Nazi Germany."
Former Beatle Paul McCartney's childhood home sold
The childhood home of former Beatle Paul McCartney sold for £150,000 ($231,000, 206,000 euros) at an auction in Liverpool, hometown of the legendary 1960s rock band.
UNESCO demands crisis meet over Iraq heritage destruction
The head of the United Nations' cultural agency demanded an emergency meeting of the world body's Security Council.
France's Hollande seeks climate 'alliance' with Philippines
French President Francois Hollande called for a climate change "alliance" with the Philippines that could spur similar co-operation.