Russia 'ignoring facts' over Syria attack: US
The United States Tuesday accused Russia of ignoring the facts surrounding a poison gas attack in Syria, highlighting tensions between the West and Moscow over how to eliminate the country's chemical weapons.
Twitter a crucial political tool, despite risks
Presidents and prime ministers, South American strongmen and nearly the entire US Congress have used Twitter to press their political platforms.
New Australian PM to stick with PNG boatpeople policy
Australia's new prime minister Tuesday said he will stand by a policy to send boatpeople to Papua New Guinea, but insisted a military-led response will remain his main focus.
Obama: Russia plan on Syria arms may be 'breakthrough'
President Barack Obama said Monday that a Russian plan to secure Syria's chemical weapons could be a "significant breakthrough" but warned he had not taken US strikes off the table.
Putin ally wins tight Moscow poll, Navalny vows protests
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday warned of protests after narrowly failing to push Moscow's pro-Kremlin mayor into a run-off in tight elections he claimed were marred by falsifications.
China, Kazakhstan eye deals worth $30 bln
Kazakhstan and China plan to sign 22 agreements worth around $30 billion, including in the key energy sector, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev said Saturday after talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Moscow polls expose growing xenophobia in Russia
Bathed in the rosy dusk of late Russian summer, Alexei Navalny paced the stage as thousands of hopeful young Muscovites waved balloons and clapped at his promises to make a stand against corruption.
Japan PM urges reset in ties at first meet with China's Xi
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has urged a reset in frayed ties with China at his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Armenia-EU free trade deal blocked: Lithuania
Armenia has blocked its chances of signing a free trade deal with the European Union by choosing to join the Russia-led customs union.
Armenia to join Moscow-led customs union
Armenia said Tuesday it would join the Russia-led customs union to help promote close integration among neighbours.
Senegal PM forms new government without singer Youssou N'Dour
Senegal's new prime minister, Aminata Toure, formed her new government Monday with the notable absence of singer and tourism minister Youssou N'Dour, according to a presidential statement.
One year on, tough times for fragile Somalia government
Hopes that Somalia may soon turn the page on decades of anarchy have been dealt a string of blows, giving the internationally-backed government little to cheer as it marks its first birthday.
Africa's oldest ruler, Mugabe says the years 'haven't withered me'
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who will extend his 33-years in power on Thursday, once quipped he would rule his country until he turned 100.
Eritrea dreams of ending isolation to boost development
Long criticised for backing rebel groups across the Horn of Africa, Eritrea has said that ending its isolation is crucial for economic growth, blaming external threats for its slow development.
Australian PM's support slumps ahead of election
A defiant Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warned Monday not to write him off as a new poll showed his popularity slumping barely three weeks away from elections.
Turkey losing regional clout as Egypt crisis flares: analysts
Turkey's clout in the Middle East is taking a beating with the brutal sidelining of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood derailing Ankara's hopes to lead a regional surge of Islamist political power.
Katy Perry confronts Australia's Abbott on gay marriage
US pop star Katy Perry on Thursday took Tony Abbott to task over his stance on gay marriage, telling the Australian opposition leader she would not vote for him.
Kerry stresses US commitment to peace in Colombia
Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the United States is committed to peace in Colombia, as he began a visit expected to touch on recent US spying revelations.
Republicans to TV networks: Don't 'promote' Clinton
The US Republican Party on Monday threatened to prevent two US television networks from carrying party primary debates if they don't abandon planned documentaries on Hillary Clinton.
Trial date set for Egypt Brotherhood leaders
An Egyptian court on Sunday set a trial date for Muslim Brotherhood leaders in a move likely to enrage supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.