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.
Univision breaks with Trump over immigration comments
Univision, America's top Spanish-language TV network, severed its ties with Donald Trump's Miss Universe Organization over the real estate mogul and now presidential hopeful's nasty comments about Mexican immigrants.
President Nazarbayev receives Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has received Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah.
Nazarbayev thanks Poroshenko for supporting Kazakhstan's accession to WTO
Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev has thanked Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko for supporting the country's accession to the WTO
Kazakhstan and Mexico to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Kazakhstan and Mexico will strengthen the bilateral cooperation.
PNG hails Indonesia's admission into Melanesian group
Indonesia has been admitted to a Melanesian intergovernment group, welcoming the move as an important way to strengthen peace and security in the region.
Kerry warns no Iran deal if concerns left unanswered
Top US diplomat John Kerry warned there would be no deal with Iran if it fails to satisfy all lingering questions about its nuclear program, as he prepares to head back to tough negotiations.
Obama urges China to take 'concrete steps' to ease tensions
President Barack Obama urged Beijing to take "concrete steps" to ease tensions over cyber hacking and its wide-ranging maritime claims.
Merkel, German well-wishers fete Britain's queen
Chancellor Angela Merkel joined Berliners in rolling out the red carpet for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with the monarch warning against a "division in Europe".
Bobby Jindal launches US presidential bid
Pegging himself as a rebellious outsider Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced he is running for president.
Greece votes to grant citizenship to immigrants' children
The Greek parliament voted in favour of a law to grant citizenship to immigrants' children who were born and raised in Greece, an issue unresolved for generations.
Japan PM calls on Putin to work towards Ukraine peace
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to play a constructive role in finding "peaceful and diplomatic solutions" to the crisis in Ukraine.
IMF boss Lagarde says ready to 'consider' 2nd term
Christine Lagarde has said she is ready to consider a second term as head of the International Monetary Fund in an interview with a French magazine to be published.
Greece in 'final stretch' of talks: Varoufakis
Crisis-hit Greece is in the "final stretch" of negotiations with creditors and could reach agreement shortly, Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis indicated.