Britain's Cameron to unveil EU demands in November
British Prime Minister David Cameron said he would unveil his long-awaited EU renegotiation demands early next month, amid growing impatience from his European partners.
Russian intervention won't save Syria's Assad: France's Hollande
Russia's military intervention in Syria will not save President Bashar al-Assad, French President Francois Hollande said Friday after an EU summit called for a political transition to a new leader.
Close Clinton aide to testify Friday on Benghazi
A longtime close aide to Hillary Clinton will testify behind closed doors before a controversial congressional committee probing a deadly 2012 attack on a US mission in Libya
Montenegro PM optimistic over bid to join NATO this year
Montenegro's premier expressed optimism that the tiny Balkan country would join NATO by the year's end, after the chief of the military alliance visited Podgorica and commended its reforms.
UEFA backs Platini's right to defend himself
UEFA said it supports suspended president Michel Platini's right to defend himself against corruption allegations following an emergency meeting in Nyon, Switzerland.
NATO welcomes US Afghan troop commitment
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said he welcomed President Barack Obama's decision to keep US troops in Afghanistan longer than planned as part of a "crucial" effort to support Kabul.
Scottish nationalist leader wants new referendum only if enough support
The leader of the separatist Scottish National Party played down the chance of a new independence referendum anytime soon as her party gathered to build momentum for vital elections in May.
'Glimmer of hope' for political solution in Ukraine: Merkel
German 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.
Sisi looms large over Egypt vote
Egyptians 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.
Rousseff nemesis vows no let-up in Brazil impeachment bid
The 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.
Clinton debate boost may keep Biden on 2016 sidelines
Hillary 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.
Pentagon chief: US not leaving Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter indicated the United States would maintain extra troops in Afghanistan beyond the end of next year.
Obama deploys military to Cameroon for Boko Haram mission
US President Barack Obama will deploy up to 300 military personnel to Cameroon for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations against militant Boko Haram insurgents.
Nuclear deal wins final Iran approval
Iran's nuclear accord with world powers won final approval in the Islamic republic with a top panel of jurists and cleric giving the green light.
Australia PM's 'tax haven' investments under microscope
Australia'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.
Trump needles debating Democrats via Twitter
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was not about to let Democrats steal the limelight in their first 2016 debate.
US and Russian military talks Wednesday: Carter
Military 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.
Brazil president gets temporary impeachment reprieve
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff won a temporary reprieve from threatened impeachment thanks to a Supreme Court intervention.
Catalan separatists in court over independence vote
Spanish judges started questioning Catalan officials charged with breaking the law by holding a vote last year on their contested drive for independence from Spain.
Putin asks IMF to help Ukraine pay off $3 billion debt to Russia
President Vladimir Putin called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to lend an additional $3 billion to Ukraine to help the ex-Soviet country pay off its debt to Russia.