Kazakhstan allows using its territory for Great Britain to transit its cargoes from Afghanistan
Kazakhstan has ratified the Agreement on transit of Britain's cargoes from Afghanistan through its territory.
Hungary passes new law helping borrowers, hitting banks
Hungary's parliament adopted a law compelling banks to pay compensation to borrowers hit by past interest rate hikes on loans deemed unfair by authorities.
Meet Brunello Cucinelli, Italy's cashmere king
The best place to eat in Milan during fashion week is not in one of the city's multi-starred restaurants.
Sarkozy corruption probe suspended: source
A corruption and influence-peddling investigation launched in July against former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been suspended.
Suppliers scramble for alternatives as Russia bans Western food
In a Moscow supermarket, the dairy section is piled with imported yoghurts -- unlike the empty shelves in many other shops in the Russian capital.
Iran photographer pays price for artistic freedom
Iranian photographer Newsha Tavakolian was over the moon when she won a 50,000-euro prize from a French foundation.
Ukraine rebels plan votes in blow to Poroshenko truce
Pro-Russian rebels defiantly announced they will stage their own elections in just six weeks, raising the stakes in a standoff with Kiev.
British DJ Travis convicted of indecent assault
Veteran British DJ Dave Lee Travis was found guilty of groping a female television personality in 1995, following a high-profile trial.
Hollande tells Rouhani 'every support needed' in Mideast
French President told Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani during a meeting at UN headquarters that "every support" was required to find political solutions.
UK opposition leader makes pitch for election victory
Labour Party opposition leader Ed Miliband laid out his pitch to become Britain's next prime minister.
British Muslim group takes on IS jihadists on Twitter
A British Muslim association is taking on the jihadists through Twitter with the campaign #notinmyname.
Ukraine seeks to end 'panic' over sliding currency
Ukrainian leaders sought to reassure financial markets by pledging action to shore up the national currency.
Kazakhstan Majilis ratifies migrant readmission agreement with Switzerland
Kazakhstan's Majilis has approved the draft law ratifying the agreement between Kazakhstan and Switzerland on readmission of persons residing without authorization.
Jimmy Choo shoemaker to launch on London stock market
Luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo unveiled plans to launch on the London market next month to raise cash for expansion in Asia and elsewhere.
Pro-Russia rebels say withdrawing artillery in east Ukraine: Interfax
The prime minister of the self-proclaimed People's Republic of Donetsk said that the pro-Russian rebels have removed artillery from frontline areas.
Electronics giant Philips to split in historic move
Philips said Tuesday it would split the 120-year-old Dutch giant in two.
Paris fashion takes to catwalks
Flamboyant designer Jean Paul Gaultier's last ready-to-wear show will provide an emotional highlight of nine days of fashion collections.
Mother Teresa 'would have scared me' says pope
Pope Francis joked during a visit to Albania that Mother Teresa would have struck fear into him if she had been his mother superior.
New Pink Floyd album to be released in November
A new album by British rock legends Pink Floyd is to be released on November 10, as billboards featuring the cover appeared around the world.
Living on Ukraine frontline, trying to make sense of war
From the balcony of his apartment in Mariupol, a strategic city in the conflict between the Ukraine army and pro-Russian separatists.