Kazakhstani internet connection 2nd fastest among CIS
Kazakhstani internet connection is second by speed among post soviet countries.
Scottish pro-independence parties report membership surge
Scottish pro-independence parties reported a surge in membership over the weekend.
Poroshenko says Ukraine ready to defend itself if peace plan fails
President Petro Poroshenko said that Ukraine must be ready to defend itself should a peace deal with pro-Russian insurgents fail.
Italian conductor Muti quits Rome opera
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti has thrown in the towel as the primary conductor of the Rome Opera after six years, amid funding problems and strikes.
Physicists achieve longer distance quantum teleportation
Physicists in Switzerland said they had succeeded in teleporting the quantum state of a photon to a crystal.
D&G put Seville into Sicily as partnership burns as bright as ever
They may no longer be a couple away from the catwalk but Italian style duo Dolce and Gabbana underlined that their creative partnership burns.
Battle of opposition titans begins in France after Sarkozy return
"The match has begun," French political veteran Alain Juppe said after his rival and ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy announced his comeback.
Pope says religion can't justify violence
Pope Francis warned during a visit to Albania that religion can never be used to justify violence.
Tens of thousands join London climate march
Tens of thousands of people in London joined a global day of protest to demand action on climate change.
Prince William shows off his table football skills in Malta
Prince William revealed his competitive side, challenging youngsters in Malta to a game of table football and a quick round on the Play Station.
Moscow marchers condemn Kremlin role in Ukraine war
Thousands of Russians marched through Moscow to protest against the Kremlin's involvement in the Ukraine crisis.
Thousands protest delays to tough new Spanish abortion law
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Madrid, accusing the government of betrayal.
NATO reviews ties with Russia as new truce reached in Ukraine
NATO's top military commanders are meeting in Lithuania to discuss relations with Russia.
New Zealanders vote in 'dirty tricks' election
Counting was underway in a cliffhanger New Zealand election with conservative Prime Minister John Key tipped for a narrow victory in a campaign.
Ukraine signs buffer zone deal with rebels
Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian militias were due to pull back their troops from a demilitarised zone created under a new peace plan.
Security upped at Vatican over attack fears: report
Security has been tightened in Saint Peter's Square after intelligence services intercepted a possible plan to attack the Vatican.
Italy celebrates 80 years of national treasure Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren turned 80- a landmark birthday feted across Italy with celebrations of the beauty and talent of the country's revered cinema icon.
Brussels chocolate museum opens to sweeten senses
Belgium has a new treat for visitors: a museum dedicated to the confectionary featuring a Willy Wonka-style factory.
Queen urges unity after Scottish independence vote
Queen Elizabeth II urged her subjects in the United Kingdom to come together after Scots voted against independence.
Scotland rejects independence in historic referendum
Scotland rejected independence in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact.