Strongman's death stirs uncertainty in Uzbekistan and region
The death of Uzbek leader Islam Karimov after 27 years in charge with no clear successor lined up plunges his homeland into uncertainty.
Emotional scenes as Singapore pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Singaporeans wept on the streets and queued in their thousands to pay tribute to founding leader Lee Kuan Yew.
China opposes Dalai Lama meeting foreign leaders 'in any form'
China said it opposed foreign leaders meeting the Dalai Lama "in any form".
Mexico leader travels amid unrest over massacre
Mexico's president left on a six-day trip to China and Australia amid angry protests over the suspected massacre of 43 college students by a gang allied with corrupt police.
Ebola 'most serious' health emergency in years: leaders
The Ebola epidemic is "the most serious international public health emergency in recent years," British, US, French, German and Italian leaders agreed.
Iran issues 'red lines' ahead of key nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader reiteratedhis country's "red lines" in negotiations with world powers over its controversial nuclear programme.
G7 leaders warn Russia of more sanctions
Leaders of the world's most developed economies warned Russia of more sanctions unless all fighting stops in Ukraine.
Turkey ruling party set to name Davutoglu as PM
Turkey's ruling party meets to choose a new leader and premier to succeed incoming president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
World to celebrate 1st Mandela Day since icon's death
People around the world will celebrate "Mandela Day" Friday for the first time since the iconic South African leader's death by doing good deeds on what would have been his 96th birthday.
EU summit fails to reach deal on top jobs
EU leaders failed to reach agreement as their summit ended early Thursday over who should get the top jobs to steer the 28-nation bloc over the next five years.
BRICS create development bank, 'mini-IMF'
The BRICS group of emerging powers created a Shanghai-based development bank and a reserve fund seen as alternatives to Western-led institutions.
Syrian opposition elects Hadi el-Bahra as new leader
The Syrian National Coalition, the main exiled opposition group seeking the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, elected Saudi-based Syrian opposition figure Hadi el-Bahra as its new president.
Limping N. Korea leader leads memorial for Kim Il-Sung
A visibly limping Kim Jong-Un presided over an official memorial in Pyongyang on Tuesday for the 20th anniversary of the death of his grandfather and North Korea's founder, Kim Il-Sung.
Juncker named to top EU job in bitter blow for Britain
Jean-Claude Juncker has been named as the next president of the European Commission with backing from most EU leaders, dealing a bitter blow to opponent David Cameron and threatening to increase the chances of Britain leaving the bloc.
N. Korea marks Kim Il-Sung birthday with loyalty pledge
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un paid respects to his grandfather Kim Il-Sung as the country marked the birthday Tuesday of its late founder with renewed calls for loyalty to the ruling Kim dynasty.
N. Korean leader enjoys 100% 'poll' win
North Korea's state media confirmed Monday what was never in doubt -- a 100 percent, no-abstention poll victory for leader Kim Jong-Un in the country's stage-managed parliamentary election.
Energy is 'game changer' in new Cyprus peace drive
Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot leaders meet Tuesday to relaunch talks on ending the island's division after a nearly two-year break, with optimism that the energy card could provide a breakthrough.
70,000 rally in Kiev in fresh show of force
An estimated 70,000 pro-Western Ukrainians thronged the heart of Kiev on Sunday vowing never to give up their drive to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over his alliance with old master Russia.
Olympics: Russia plans glitzy ceremony to sway sceptical world
Russia on Friday officially opens in Sochi its first ever Winter Olympics with a lavish ceremony attended by dozens of heads of state and aimed at impressing a sceptical world with an unforgettable spectacle.
Ukraine president returns to work as protests persist
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych returns to work from four days of sick leave after opposition leaders appealed for Western assistance and an injured militant accused of rioting left the country for medical treatment.