Air France to continue transporting lab monkeys
Air France will continue to transport live monkeys for laboratory testing, the airline's CEO Alexandre de Juniac said at an Air-France-KLM shareholders' meeting held.
Turkish paper fined, model on trial for 'Erdogan insults'
A Turkish court fined a leading newspaper for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while a top model went on trial on similar charges.
Obama says US not losing against Islamic State
US President Barack Obama has described the loss of key Iraqi territory to Islamic State as a tactical setback, while insisting the war against the jihadist group is not being lost.
Memphis plans send-off for 'King of the Blues'
Memphis, Tennessee, where guitar legend B.B. King started his career, will mourn the late King of the Blues with a procession next week before his burial in his native Mississippi.
Spain confident of Greek debt deal 'within coming days'
Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said he expects Greece will reach an agreement with its bailout creditors in the "coming days".
McDonald's Japan updates menu, prices after food scandals
McDonald's Japan unveiled a limited revamp to its menu and pricing as the under-fire burger chain fights to restore its reputation
Obama looks to anchor Tunisia's democratic gains
Barack Obama and Tunisia's president will discuss increased military and economic aid designed to ensure the brightest democratic light.
Eurovision, a stage for geopolitical conflicts?
Behind the kitsch, glitz and smoke machines of the Eurovision Song Contest -- hosted by Vienna -- hide more serious international geopolitical tensions.
Depp 'storming off Pirates set' played down
A publicist for the latest "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie denied reports that Johnny Depp stormed off the Australian set to be with his wife in the United States.
Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Luz publishes 'Catharsis' album
Luz, one of the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists to survive January's Islamist attack on the French satirical magazine, published an album recounting his life after the massacre.
Australia PM rules out resettling Asian boat migrants
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out helping resettle the wave of migrants fleeing to Southeast Asia, saying it would worsen the problem and "encourage people to get on boats".
Time short for global climate deal in Paris, warns Hollande
French President Francois Hollande warned that time was short for a year-end deal on climate change and called on world leaders to unlock the complex process in the months ahead.
'Thank you and goodnight' US TV legend David Letterman signs off
The king of late-night television, David Letterman, brought the curtain down on a 33-year career in an emotional final show packed with jokes and farewells from US presidents.
Rolling Stones announce secret pre-tour LA gig
The Rolling Stones announced a surprise last-minute gig at a small Hollywood concert venue night, as they warm up for an upcoming North American tour.
Cambodia marks 'Day of Anger' to remember K.Rouge victims
More than 1,000 people marked Cambodia's annual "Day of Anger" against the genocidal former Khmer Rouge regime.
Single Pension Fund to attract private companies for assets management
Starting from next year, part of the assets will be managed by private companies (…) to develop the People’s IPO Program and take part in IPOs run by various companies. The National Bank will be responsible for investing into government securities: Central Bank Governor.
Poroshenko says Ukraine waging 'real war' with Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said in an interview broadcast that his crisis-torn country was fighting a "real war" with Russia that could escalate at any time.
Greece's last film poster painter soldiers on
Far from the limelight of Cannes, Greece's last painter of film posters toils away in a little garden studio to deliver his latest commission.
Britain's Prince Charles meets Irish republican leader
Prince Charles became the first British royal to meet Irish republican leader Gerry Adams, on a visit that will take him to the scene of his great-uncle's murder by the IRA.
President Nazarbayev on developing Air Astana National Airline
Air Astana Kazakhstan’s National Airline is set to launch flights to New York, Tokyo and Singapore. That is a task set by the country’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev outlined in his 100 Steps to Take Program.