Sanctions-hit Russia in risky bet on Ukraine talks
It seems to have played out exactly as Western powers hoped: sanctions and falling oil prices have hit Russia hard.
Spain's Catalonia calls snap vote in fresh independence push
Catalonia called a snap election for September centred on its independence bid, just two months after the wealthy region held a contested symbolic referendum.
Ikea recalls 169,000 baby mattresses in US
The Swedish furniture company Ikea has recalled 169,000 crib mattresses after reports that two children became trapped.
Charlie Hebdo will live on: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande proclaimed that "Charlie Hebdo is alive and will live on".
Elizabet Tursynbayeva wins Mentor Nestle Nesquik Torun Cup 2015
Kazakhstani figure skater Elizabet Tursynbayeva, 14, has won a tournament in Poland.
First Charlie Hebdo since attack is published
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published its first edition since Islamist gunmen killed 12 people in an attack on its offices.
Eleven Ukraine civilians killed when rocket hits bus
Eleven Ukrainian civilians were killed and nearly 20 injured when a long-range Grad rocket apparently fired by pro-Russian insurgents hit an intercity bus .
UN Security Council condemns Ukraine bus attack
The UN Security Council strongly condemned on Tuesday a rocket attack on a bus in east Ukraine that left 11 civilians dead.
British Jewish people fear future in Europe: poll
Almost half of British Jewish people fear they have no long-term future in Britain or Europe.
'We are all Germany', president tells Muslim rally
German President told the country's Muslim community that "we are all Germany" at a rally to condemn the Paris jihadist attacks.
We can't prevent all attacks: EU anti-terror chief
The EU's counter-terrorism chief said it is impossible to completely prevent new Islamist attacks like those in Paris.
Russia blocks website of Kremlin critic Navalny
Russian authorities blocked access to the website of leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, the opposition activist announced on social media.
Ministers end Ukraine talks without summit date
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France ended a meeting without being able to set a date for a hoped-for peace summit.
25,000 attend German anti-Islam march, but counter-protests bigger
A record 25,000 people joined an anti-Islamic march in Germany, claiming their stance was vindicated by last week's Paris jihadist attacks.
Interpol seeks arrest of ousted Ukraine president
Interpol put Ukraine's former president Viktor Yanukovych on its global wanted list for alleged embezzlement that drained the ex-Soviet republic's budget.
King Cristiano hits his devastating peak
Cristiano Ronaldo shut out Lionel Messi for the second straight year in the battle for the Ballon d'Or.
Upstart Spanish party vows large Madrid demonstration
Spain's upstart left-wing protest party Podemos said it plans to hold a massive demonstration in Madrid on January 31 to press for political change.
Attacks boost Hollande's image, but maybe not for long
Hollande received a warm ovation from the crowd that thronged the French capital, belying the president's standing in opinion polls that hit a record low just months ago.
Millions unite against terrorism in historic French demos
Millions marched against terrorism in the largest protests France has ever seen, led by world leaders in Paris uniting in tribute to the victims of Islamist attacks.
Grabar-Kitarovic: from country girl to Croatia's first female president
Croatia's first female president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, is a moderate conservative who styles herself as "a woman of the people".