'Glimmer of hope' for political solution in Ukraine: MerkelGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was a "glimmer of hope" that Ukraine could finally head towards a political solution to ending the separatist war in the country's east.
15 October 2015
Sisi looms large over Egypt voteEgyptians begin voting Sunday for a parliament expected to step firmly in line behind President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor in 2013.
15 October 2015
Rousseff nemesis vows no let-up in Brazil impeachment bidThe controversial central figure in attempts to impeach Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Wednesday he will appeal a Supreme Court decision putting the brakes on the opposition's push to unseat her.
15 October 2015
Clinton debate boost may keep Biden on 2016 sidelinesHillary Clinton bested her challengers in the campaign's first Democratic presidential debate, but her biggest accomplishment may have been to neutralize a potential rival who was not even on stage.
15 October 2015
Spielberg flick brings Soviet spy story to lifeThe true story of the unassuming Brooklyn insurance lawyer who secured the release of a captured American pilot from the Soviet Union marks Steven Spielberg's latest bid for Oscar glory.
15 October 2015
Pentagon chief: US not leaving AfghanistanUS Defense Secretary Ashton Carter indicated the United States would maintain extra troops in Afghanistan beyond the end of next year.
15 October 2015
Obama deploys military to Cameroon for Boko Haram missionUS President Barack Obama will deploy up to 300 military personnel to Cameroon for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations against militant Boko Haram insurgents.
15 October 2015
Pope issues 'extraordinary' apology over scandalsPope Francis offered a surprise public apology from the Catholic Church for a series of scandals which have shaken the city of Rome and the Vatican, from gay sex to drug use.
Australia PM's 'tax haven' investments under microscopeAustralia's multi-millionaire Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull denied dodging tax by using havens in the Cayman Islands as his personal wealth came under the microscope in parliament.
US and Russian military talks Wednesday: CarterMilitary commanders from Russia and the United States will hold another round of talks on how to stay out of each other's way in the skies over Syria.
Catalan separatists in court over independence voteSpanish judges started questioning Catalan officials charged with breaking the law by holding a vote last year on their contested drive for independence from Spain.