German FM sees 'no grounds for optimism' in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was not optimistic about an end to the crisis in Ukraine.
Maltese court says their police has no jurisdiction to investigate torture claims against Rakhat Aliyev
Magistrate in Malta has ruled that the criminal complaint against Rakhat Aliyev filed by two Kazakh bodyguards alleging torture cannot be investigated by Maltese police.
Swiss President to pay official visit to Kazakhstan
President of Switzerland Didier Burkhalter will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on November 20.
Moscow hopes ties with EU have not crossed 'point of no return': Lavrov
Russia said it hopes its ties with the EU had not yet crossed the point of no return over the Ukraine crisis.
One Direction back with dose 'Four' of boy band pop
One Direction has returned for the fourth straight year with a holiday season album, as the boy band proves its longevity through a gradually maturing sound.
Savvy media use turned comet mission into tale of space heroics
Rosetta mission had become a tale of heroics in deep space, with the secrets of the Solar System at stake.
Prince William recruits Angry Birds to protect wildlife
Prince William teamed up with the makers of Angry Birds to release a new game that will highlight the dangers of illegal poaching for animal species.
Stars sing about Ebola 'chimes of doom' in Band Aid video premiere
Stars like One Direction, Bono and Chris Martin featured in the video for the new Band Aid single to raise money for anti-Ebola charities.
Portugal interior minister resigns over 'golden visas' probe
Portugal's Interior Minister resigned, three days after top officials were detained in a corruption probe linked to "golden visas" for wealthy foreign investors.
Britain's Cameron 'horrified' by Kassig murder
British Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "horrified" after the Islamic State jihadist group claimed to have executed US aid worker Peter Kassig.
Thousands protest in Spain over Western Sahara
Several thousand people demonstrated in Madrid iin support of independence for the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Ukraine 'ready for total war' says Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko claimed his country was "prepared for total war" as fighting continued around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk.
Black weekend as storms lash Italy, Switzerland, France
At least four people were killed as landslides triggered by torrential rain slammed into buildings on either side of the Swiss-Italian border.
Netherlands bans poultry transport after discovering bird flu
Dutch officials banned the transport of poultry in the Netherlands after the discovery of a highly infectious strain of bird flu which could jump to humans.
Historic photos of dead Che Guevara resurface in Spain
Historic photographs of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara taken by an AFP photographer shortly after his execution have come to light in a small Spanish town.
Merkel heads for pub in Brisbane
Most of the world's powerhouse leaders arriving in Brisbane for the G20 summit to relax at their luxury hotels, but not Angela Merkel who opted for the pub.
Hungary PM dismisses US corruption claims
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed corruption claims cited by Washington as the reason for US entry bans on six senior Hungarian officials.
Comet probe uploads last-minute data from 'alien world'
Robot probe Philae uploaded a slew of data to Earth from a deep-space comet that it drilled into long after its onboard battery was feared to have died.
Culture Club scraps reunion due to Boy George throat
Boy George called off a reunion tour of 1980s pop sensations Culture Club after the British singer discovered a potentially serious problem in his throat.
Despite landing fumble, comet probe working well
Europe's comet probe Philae was "working well" despite a rough-and-tumble touchdown that left it partly shadowed from battery-boosting sunlight.