Kazakhstan returns 2nd place at Winter Universiade
Kazakhstan has returned its second place at the 17th Winter Universiade overall medal count.
Major German investments in Hungary despite rights issues: report
Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed major German investments including involvement in a Russian-built nuclear plant during her visit to Hungary.
'No doubt' US will provide arms: Ukraine president
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said he has "no doubt" the US will provide weapons for the fight against pro-Russian separatists.
Italy's Renzi says EU-Greece deal possible after Tsipras talks
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he believes Greece will be able to strike a deal with its EU partners over its massive debts.
Russian MP says homosexuals 'mentally ill' after lesbian selfie
A Russian lawmaker who has strongly backed anti-gay legislation said all homosexuals were "mentally ill".
EU won't change everything to please Greece: Juncker
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker warned Greece's new government that Brussels will not change all of its rules just to solve the debt crisis in Athens.
16 civilians killed in latest Ukraine fighting: officials
At least 16 civilians have been killed in fierce fighting across east Ukraine over the past 24 hours, government and rebel officials said.
Top UN court to rule on Balkans genocide claims
The UN's highest court started delivering its ruling in a long-running genocide case between Croatia and Serbia.
Pistorius stripped of degree by Scottish university
Jailed Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been stripped of an honorary degree awarded to him by Strathclyde University in 2012.
Litvinenko thought Putin was linked to crime: widow
The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko told that her husband had suspected Vladimir Putin of being involved in "criminal conduct".
French economy minister says received death threats over reforms
France's economy minister said he had received death threats from "certain officials" furious over his plans to reform parts of the closed-shop economy.
Germany will not send arms to Ukraine: Merkel
Germany will not provide Ukraine with weapons to fight Russian-backed rebels in the east, Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn goes on trial for 'pimping'
The sexual proclivities of ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn come under the spotlight again when he goes on trial in France for "pimping".
N.Zealand PM hits back at swipe by 'Luminaries' author Catton
New Zealand prime minister John Key hit back at criticism of his government by the country's Man Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton.
Hungarians rally against Orban ahead of Merkel visit
Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest seeking support from Chancellor Angela Merkel against their Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Greek finance minister says eyeing new debt deal by 'end May'
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said he wanted to reach a new agreement with international creditors on his country's debt burden "by the end of May".
Germany's anti-euro party agrees to slim down leadership
A congress of Germany's anti-euro AfD party ending moved to streamline its leadership structure in a bid to be more effective after weeks of dispute within the fledgling group.
Bulgaria bids farewell to 'democracy hero' Zhelev
Bulgaria bid farewell to its first non-communist president Zhelyu Zhelev, hailed as a hero of freedom and democracy in the Balkan country.
EU must stop 'spasmodic' moves on Russia: minister
The European Union must halt "spasmodic" action against Russia, adding Greece could not be ignored in EU affairs simply because it owes money.
Merkel rules out debt reduction for Greece
German Chancellor rejected the prospect of debt relief for Athens, adding to tensions between the radical new Greek government and its international creditors.