Hezbollah vows victory against extremists in SyriaThe chief of Lebanon's Shiite movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, vowed on Sunday that the group would prevail against extremists fighting in neighbouring Syria.
17 February 2014
Slave epic big Bafta winner as Hollywood descends on London"12 Years a Slave", the distressing tale of a man sold into slavery, was the big winner at the Baftas on Sunday, giving the Steve McQueen directed picture a huge pre-Oscars boost.
Lace undies policy in KazakhstanProduction, import and sales of lace undies has been prohibited by the Custom Union. Kazakhstan, along with Russia and Belarus, now has to obey the regulations concerning lace undies.
China to provide more baby safe havensChina will provide safe havens for parents to abandon unwanted children across most of the country, despite debate on whether they could see more babies dumped.
17 February 2014
Kerry slams Russia for 'enabling' Assad to stay in powerUS Secretary of State John Kerry slammed Russia on Monday for "enabling" Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to stay in power in the war-torn country, after Geneva peace talks broke off without result at the weekend.
Manaus World Cup stadium is 'fantastic': FIFA's ValckeFIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Sunday praised work on the controversial World Cup stadium being built deep in the Amazon rainforest in the city of Manaus.
Pyjamas and traffic signs at London Fashion WeekPaul Smith brought Paisley prints and pyjamas to the catwalk at London Fashion Week on Sunday, while Vivienne Westwood took a look through her back catalogue for a thoroughly English collection.
Ukraine protesters granted amnesty in opposition winProtesters arrested during months of anti-government unrest in Ukraine were granted amnesty on Monday after the opposition agreed to end their occupation of Kiev city hall and other public buildings.
Olympics: Odd boots key to Denis skating bronzeFigure skater Denis Ten admitted that he was stunned to find himself on the Olympic Games men's podium with a first medal for Kazakhstan after skating with two different boots.
17 February 2014
Athens mayoral candidate says he is HIV positiveOne of Greece's best-known proponents of gay rights, who is running for mayor of Athens, on Sunday said he is HIV positive in a taboo-breaking move.