Ireland says door remains open for Greece debt talks
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said that Greece can still return to negotiations with its international creditors to avert a default and possible exit from the euro.
Obama offers condolences to Tunisian leader
US President Barack Obama offered condolences to Tunisian leader Beji Caid Essebsi, after a jihadist attack that killed 38 people.
Ex-French interior minister Charles Pasqua dies aged 88
Former French interior minister Charles Pasqua, a hardline politician who was a close ally of former president Jacques Chirac, died Monday aged 88.
Iraq PM 'retires' army chief of staff: spokesman
Iraqi premier Haider al-Abadi has "retired" the army's chief of staff, the most senior officer removed since jihadists overran large parts of the country last year.
Lavrov going to Vienna amid tough Iran talks
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he planned to meet his US counterpart John Kerry in Vienna where global powers are engaged in make-or-break nuclear talks with Iran.
All sides showing 'political will' for Iran deal: EU
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said all sides had shown the political will needed to strike a nuclear deal with Iran, praising the "good results" despite a day of tough talks.
Trump says he would make Mexico pay for a border wall
Presidential hopeful Donald Trump said in an interview aired that he would force Mexico to pay to have a wall built along its northern border with the United States.
Greece calls emergency financial council meeting
The Greek government said it had called an emergency gathering of its systemic stability council, as speculation mounted of capital controls being imposed and increasing signs of a bank run.
Kerry seeks to seal historic Iran nuclear accord
US Secretary of State John Kerry was set to try and seal a historic deal with Iran that would curb its nuclear programme in exchange for relief from painful sanctions.
Turkey will 'never allow' Kurdish state in Syria warns Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey will never allow the establishment of a Kurdish state in Syria after major gains by Kurdish fighters
Rousseff puts spy scandal behind her with US visit
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff arrives in the United States for a long-delayed visit, looking to shore up economic ties.
UN chief condemns 'appalling' attacks in France, Tunisia, Kuwait
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the "appalling" attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia and said those responsible should face justice.
Tunisia cannot face jihadists alone, president says
Tunisia cannot stand up to the jihadist threat alone, President Beji Caid Essebsi said after a gunman killed 28 people at a tourist resort, calling for a unified global strategy.
Obama says gay marriage ruling 'victory for America'
US President Barack Obama hailed the Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage, saying it shows social changes once thought impossible can become reality.
Hollande condemns violent French protests against Uber
French President Francois Hollande on Friday condemned violent protests against ride-booking app Uber after taxi drivers set fire to vehicles and blocked highways.
Italy's Renzi slams EU leaders over migrant quotas
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi launched a furious broadside at fellow EU leaders Thursday for failing to help deal with a tide of Mediterranean migrants.
Putin calls Obama to discuss Ukraine, IS group: White House
Russian President Vladimir Putin called his US counterpart Barack Obama to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the Islamic State group's advances and a deal on Iran's nuclear program.
Rick Owens fashion show turns political with anti-Merkel sign
A model at a Rick Owens fashion show in Paris brandished a banner saying "Please Kill Angela Merkel - Not", prompting the designer to note he had nothing to do with the "act of protest."
Netanyahu: air force key in meeting future Iran threat
Days before the deadline for an Iranian nuclear deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told young pilots that they would be at the forefront of safeguarding the Jewish state.
Armenian PM rejects protesters' demands as anger simmers
The Armenian government refused to reverse a controversial electricity price hike, sparking fresh anger among thousands of demonstrators.