HSBC chief kept millions in Swiss account: report
HSBC chief executive Stuart Gulliver, who vowed to reform the scandal-hit bank, kept millions of dollars in a Swiss account.
Ornate riches at play in Mary Katrantzou's London show
PVC, foam pyramids and paisley prints were laid side by side in Mary Katrantzou's new collection shown at London Fashion Week.
West hikes warnings over Ukraine truce as new flashpoint ignites
The West sounded more forceful warnings over Ukraine's battered truce as fighting raged around the port city of Mariupol.
EU announces aid to pork industry hit by Russian ban
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan announced measures to raise pork prices to help the industry hit by a Russian embargo.
Moody's downgrades Russia debt to 'junk' level
Moody's cut Russia's debt rating by one notch into 'junk' territory, saying the Ukraine crisis and the fall in oil prices and the ruble will further undermine Russia's economy.
Hundreds attend funeral of Copenhagen gunman
Hundreds of people attended the Islamic burial of the gunman who killed two people in twin shootings in Copenhagen last weekend.
Russia may try to seize NATO territory, warns general
Russia could try to seize territory from NATO states off the back of fighting in Ukraine, the military alliance's deputy commander in Europe.
Sombre Ukrainians mark anniversary of protest killings
Thousands of Ukrainians gathered for an emotional ceremony on Kiev's Independence Square to mark one year since scores of demonstrators were gunned down.
Passengers injured in Swiss train crash
Two trains slammed into each other near the Swiss city of Zurich on Friday, tipping over carriages and injuring at least five people, one seriously.
Leaders renew backing of tattered Ukraine ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations.
Germany rejects Greece 'take-it or leave-it' debt offer
Germany rejected a take-it or leave-it request by Athens for a six-month extension to its EU loan programme.
US, British spies hacked mobile SIM card keys: report
US and British intelligence services can tap into mobile voice and data communications of many devices after stealing encryption keys of a major SIM card maker.
Zarif, Kerry to hold nuclear talks in Geneva: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and top US diplomat John Kerry will meet in Geneva this week for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
New Greek president Pavlopoulos, pro-European with mixed legacy
Prokopis Pavlopoulos, who was elected Greece's new president, is a veteran conservative insider whose selection has raised its share of eyebrows among the ruling left.
Three medals in Mogul: Kazakhstan at Universiade
The Winter Universiade continued in Granda, Spain from February 4 to 14. Kazakhstani skiers won three medals in mogul.
Cotto will give up WBC title instead of fighting Golovkin: Tom Loeffler
Golovkin’s promoter Tom Loeffler believes that Cotto would rather give up his title than fight Golovkin.
Greece eyes pain-free EU loan deal
Greece was expected to bid for extra debt crisis aid from the EU without strings attached, ahead of a closely-watched ECB meeting on the country's emergency funds.
Swiss prosecutor orders probe, search of HSBC offices
Investigators launched a search of British banking giant HSBC's Geneva offices as part of a money laundering probe.
Putin visits his EU friend, Hungary's Orban, amid Ukraine tension
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a controversial visit to Budapest, showing the world he still has a friend in Europe in Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban
Netherlands cancels visas for controversial imams' visit
Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders nixed visas for three controversial imams planning to visit the Netherlands next month.