France says Palestine recognition must be 'helpful to peace'
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that any recognition of Palestine as a state must be "helpful to peace".
Ukraine parliament confirms new defence minister
Ukraine's parliament confirmed National Guard chief Stepan Poltorak as the former Soviet state's fourth defence minister.
Luxury groups Burberry, Mulberry shaken by outlooks
British luxury handbag maker Burberry warned over its outlook, as smaller rival Mulberry issued a profit warning against a background of global growth strains
When dreams come true: Kazakshtani boy in French Foreign Legion
Oleg Serov set off for France for the first time in his 18 to get enrolled into the French Foreign Legion.
Cancellation of Catalonia referendum 'excellent news': Spain PM
Spain's Prime Minister hailed the decision by Catalan leaders to call off a planned vote on independence as "excellent news.
France's Jean Tirole, a leading economist 'of our time'
French economist Jean Tirole is a master of game theory and industrial organisation, who added a Nobel prize to a gleaming heap of honours for his work.
Russia's ruble hits new record low as oil price adds pressure
Russia's ruble slumped to new all-time lows against the euro and dollar despite the central bank spending billions to defend the currency.
Dutch return to MH17 crash site as search resumes
Dutch officials returned to the crash site of flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine where the search for remains and belongings resumed despite sporadic exchanges of fire.
Nationalists win Bosnia's elections
Nationalist candidates from Bosnia's Croat, Muslim and Serb communities won the country's three-man presidency, election results showed.
Britain's Hammond sees Scotland referendum as 'model' for Iraq
Britain's foreign secretary said in Baghdad he hoped Scotland's decision to remain in the United Kingdom would inspire Iraqis to remain united.
New Swedish government blames predecessor for 'poor' finances
Sweden's new Social Democrat-led government lowered the growth forecast, blaming sweeping tax breaks by the outgoing conservative coalition for a "large hole".
France PM says Nobel win 'thumbs nose at French bashing'
French Prime Minister hailed the country's second win of Nobel season as a slap in the face for those who take pleasure in criticising the embattled nation.
Astana seeks repatriation of Kazakhstani diplomats convicted in Germany
Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan has sent a request to Germany asking to send back two Kazakhstani diplomats convicted in the country.
Nationalists ahead in Bosnia presidency races
Nationalist candidates of Bosnia's Croats, Muslims and Serbs were ahead in the race for the country's tripartite presidency.
Rare French-made animation film showcases home talent
A rare feature-length animation film produced entirely in France, "Yellowbird" premiered at the London Film Festival.
Film explores obscure Spanish exile of Clash legend
Punk legends The Clash were packing overflow crowds in the early 1980s but as his band disintegrated, Joe Strummer showed up disheveled at a bar in Granada.
Ex-prostitute ends long march for French bill to penalise clients
A former prostitute walked 500 miles across France to demand that the government make good on its promise to penalise clients ended her protest march in Paris.
West to learn if sanctions softened Russia on Ukraine
Western allies should learn if their punishing sanctions on Russia have softened its stance on Ukraine enough to justify Europe's economic recovery.
Kazakhstan loses to Netherlands in Euro 2016 qualifying round
Kazakhstani has lost to Holland in the Euro 2016 qualifying round.
Kazakhstan's Maria Mudryak stars in Donizetti's Elixir of Love in Italy
Maria Mudryak from Pavlodar, northern Kazakhstan will perform the leading role in famous Gaetano Donizetti’s opera The Elixir of Love.