Australian FM emoji use sparks debate on Russia relationsThe Australian foreign minister's use of a red-faced emoji to depict Russia's Vladimir Putin sparked debate among lawmakers in Canberra, demanding to know what the icon means for relations between the nations.
22 October 2015 16:59
Cristina Kirchner: end of an era in ArgentinaCristina Kirchner, the fiery, unbending president who has dominated Argentine politics for 12 years along with her late husband Nestor, leaves a divisive legacy as the country elects her successor.
22 October 2015 16:28
Biden says no to 2016 White House runVice President Joe Biden said he will not run for the White House in 2016, ending months of speculation that has stalked Hillary Clinton's campaign and threatened Democratic party unity.
22 October 2015 16:24
Clinton faces Benghazi 'interrogation' ThursdayDemocratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton faces a congressional grilling over her role during and after the deadly attacks on the US mission in Benghazi.
22 October 2015 16:06
UN chief 'not optimistic' about Israeli-Palestinian crisisUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council that he was "not optimistic" following his talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to urge them to defuse tensions.
22 October 2015 15:44
China's Xi promises no 'hard landing' for economyChinese President Xi Jinping promised "no hard landing" for the world's second largest economy despite its slowdown, during a state visit to Britain focused bolstering business and trade ties.
Obama congratulates Canada's TrudeauPresident Barack Obama called Canada's Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his election victory, with both men vowing closer cooperation on trade and climate change.
21 October 2015 15:50
Pomp and protests as China's Xi meets Queen Elizabeth IIChinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed a glittering state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in a visit to Britain focused on business deals and stronger trade ties.
21 October 2015 15:11
Kerry urges return 'to basics' on Jerusalem holy sitesUS Secretary of State John Kerry said he will engage Israeli and Palestinian leaders on the "basics" of administering Jerusalem's holy sites to try to calm tempers in the city.
NATO warns Russian action in Syria risks "an incident"NATO voiced concern that Russia's air attacks in Syria creates the risk of "an incident getting out of control," as Moscow and the US-led international coalition pursue different military objectives in the country.
21 October 2015 11:13
White House parries questions on Biden runBarack Obama and his top aides struggled to fend off questions about Vice President Joe Biden's possible 2016 run, as rampant speculation threatened to eclipse the White House's political message.
20 October 2015 13:05
China's Xi Jinping arrives in Britain for state visitChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain for a four-day state visit as the government of Prime Minister David Cameron seeks stronger trade ties with the world's second-largest economy.
Kerry calls for end to Israeli-Palestinian violenceUS State Secretary John Kerry called for an end to the wave of deadly Israeli-Palestinian violence but said "Israel has every right in the world to protect itself".
19 October 2015 15:22
Britain to unveil new counter-extremism measuresBritish Prime Minister David Cameron will launch a new strategy aimed at countering jihadist ideology and stopping young Britons travelling to Syria.
19 October 2015 15:04
Brazil finance minister to keep job: presidentBrazilian President Dilma Rousseff sprang to the defense of her embattled finance minister, saying she would not be pressured into sacking him.
