Germany will not send arms to Ukraine: Merkel
Germany will not provide Ukraine with weapons to fight Russian-backed rebels in the east, Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Pipeline explodes in western Kazakhstan
An explosion on a gas pipeline in West Kazakhstan Oblast has occured early this morning.
Wolves lock jaws on 1st place in Group B: Astana Arlans win Baku Fires 3:2
Kazakhstan’s finest boxers from the Astana Arlans have travelled to Guba, Azerbaijan to face their great rivals the Baku Fires.
China opposes Dalai Lama meeting foreign leaders 'in any form'
China said it opposed foreign leaders meeting the Dalai Lama "in any form".
French piano virtuoso Aldo Ciccolini dies aged 89
Italian-born French piano virtuoso Aldo Ciccolini died overnight at his home in the Paris area after a long illness.
'Protest fatigue' in Hong Kong as activists struggle over strategy
A disappointing turnout at Hong Kong's first democracy rally since the end of mass street demonstrations shows the city is suffering from "protest fatigue".
Fierce fighting rages for key Ukraine town
Battles raged between government forces and pro-Russian rebels for control of a strategic transport hub as the death toll mounted in east Ukraine.
Under-fire Australian PM says he will not resign
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that he had not contemplated stepping down.
Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn goes on trial for 'pimping'
The sexual proclivities of ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn come under the spotlight again when he goes on trial in France for "pimping".
US reconsidering arming Ukraine's forces: report
NATO's military commander and Obama administration officials appear to be moving toward supporting sending defensive weapons to Kiev.
N.Zealand PM hits back at swipe by 'Luminaries' author Catton
New Zealand prime minister John Key hit back at criticism of his government by the country's Man Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton.
Katy Perry dazzles at Super Bowl halftime show
Singer Katy Perry dazzled at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show in a spectacular performance featuring dancing sharks.
UN council condemns 'heinous' Japanese hostage murder
The UN Security Council condemned the "heinous and cowardly" murder of a Japanese journalist, after Islamic State militants claimed his beheading.
Obama urges less austerity in Greek recovery
Greece will not deliver a strong economic recovery unless authorities loosen austerity programs, US President Barack Obama suggested in remarks that aired.
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.
