Hungarians rally against Orban ahead of Merkel visit
Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest seeking support from Chancellor Angela Merkel against their Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Greek finance minister says eyeing new debt deal by 'end May'
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said he wanted to reach a new agreement with international creditors on his country's debt burden "by the end of May".
Germany's anti-euro party agrees to slim down leadership
A congress of Germany's anti-euro AfD party ending moved to streamline its leadership structure in a bid to be more effective after weeks of dispute within the fledgling group.
Bulgaria bids farewell to 'democracy hero' Zhelev
Bulgaria bid farewell to its first non-communist president Zhelyu Zhelev, hailed as a hero of freedom and democracy in the Balkan country.
EU must stop 'spasmodic' moves on Russia: minister
The European Union must halt "spasmodic" action against Russia, adding Greece could not be ignored in EU affairs simply because it owes money.
Burger chain Shake Shack sizzles in Wall Street debut
Shake Shack, a hamburger chain that prides itself on fresh ingredients and good service, soared in its first day of trade on Wall Street.
African Union urged to release S.Sudan atrocity probe
A top African Union official who led an inquiry into atrocities in war-torn South Sudan warned that ignoring its recommendations would help the guilty to evade justice.
Obama hails 'boundless' promise of precision medicine
President Barack Obama unveiled plans to plow $215 million into "precision medicine" research.
Jay Z to acquire Wimp music service
US rap star Jay Z made a $56-million foray into the music streaming business, buying Norway's Wimp in a bid to compete with giants like Spotify and Apple.
Merkel rules out debt reduction for Greece
German Chancellor rejected the prospect of debt relief for Athens, adding to tensions between the radical new Greek government and its international creditors.
New book lifts lid on court of Britain's Prince Charles
A new biography of Britain's Prince Charles reveals how his inner circle is riven with backstabbing and infighting.
1979 New York child murder trial gets under way
A mentally unstable man accused of killing a six-year-old boy in one of America's most famous missing child cases went on trial, 36 years after the crime.
Third time no charm: Romney won't run for president
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he will not run for the White House again in 2016.
Turnout slumps at anti-Islam LEGIDA march in Leipzig
A march by an emergent anti-Islamisation group in the German city of Leipzig failed to drum up much support, with first estimates showing turnout at below 1,000.
Kerry heading to Ukraine amid concern over conflict
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Ukraine next week amid growing global concern over the intensifying nine-month war in the country's eastю
Ukraine rebels vow to push offensive if talks fail
Pro-Russian separatists vowed on Friday to push their latest offensive in eastern Ukraine further if truce talks with Kiev's pro-Western leaders fail.
New Greek PM Tsipras in Italy, France next week: office
Greece's new radical Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will travel to Italy and France next week for meetings.
Italy presidential battle heads into third day
Italy's presidential election will go into a fourth and likely decisive round on Saturday more after two more inconclusive votes.
Hezbollah head says not seeking new war but warns Israel
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said his Shiite militant group is not seeking confrontation with Israel.
Sole survivor in Kazakhstan's plane crash undergoes five surgeries
The only survivor in the AN-2 plane crash in Zhambyl Oblast, Kazakhstan, Asem Shayakhmetova has had five surgeries from on January 27-29, 2015.