Turkey ex-leader who survived two coups dies aged 90
Turkey's former president and prime minister Suleyman Demirel, a giant figure in the country's politics for over half a century, died Wednesday.
Out of patience, IMF flexes muscles in Greek debt crisis
The International Monetary Fund has lost patience over Greece and is making it known.
Don't use my music, Neil Young tells Donald Trump
Donald Trump has landed himself in hot water with Neil Young after the singer-songwriter accused the White House hopeful of not having permission to use his hit "Rockin' In The Free World."
Pena Nieto allies boost control of Mexico lower house
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's congressional allies overcame disenchantment with his government to boost their majority in the lower house.
Michelle Obama champions $200 mn plan for girls' education
US First Lady Michelle Obama announced plans for $200 million in programmes to promote girls' education worldwide.
Russia must defend itself if 'threatened': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would have to defend itself if threatened, adding that NATO is "coming to its borders".
Abbas says Palestinian govt to resign within 24 hours: Fatah
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced Tuesday that the Ramallah-based government would resign within the next 24 hours.
Abbott brushes off Indonesia people-smuggling bribery claims
Australian authorities work within the law to stop asylum-seeker boats after reports officials have made cash payments to members of people-smuggling rings for years.
King Felipe boosts scandal-hit crown in changing Spain
Felipe VI has strengthened the standing of Spain's monarchy in his first year as king, surprising the country by squaring up to scandal.
Denmark's 'selfie' prime minister fights for second term
Like the protagonist of Denmark's hit TV show "Borgen", Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a pragmatic centrist who learned her political lines the hard way.
Jeb Bush: 'I will run to win'
Jeb Bush jumped headlong into the presidential race, insisting "America deserves better" after eight years of Barack Obama.
Kerry urges Lavrov to respect Ukraine ceasefire
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday pressed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to ensure that Moscow respects the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine.
France's Hollande boosts ties with former foe Algeria
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Algeria for a visit aimed at tackling the "common battle" of the once bitter foes against jihadists from Mali to Libya.
France and Italy clash as migrant stand-off opens EU rift
Italy and France engaged in a war of words as a standoff over hundreds of Africans offered a graphic illustration of Europe's migration crisis.
Line-up of UK Labour leadership race announced
Four candidates have registered to lead Britain's opposition Labour Party after its former chief Ed Miliband resigned in the wake of a devastating election defeat last month.
Hate and extremism 'not Islam', says French PM
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls stressed there was no link between extremism and Islam.
Greek PM urges creditors to get 'realistic'
Athens will stand its ground until its creditors become "realistic", a day after last-ditch debt talks collapsed and raised fears of a Greek default.
With wary eye, Turkey readies for return of coalition rule
Turkey is preparing for a return to coalition government after 13 years of one-party rule by the Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Greece bailout talks end with no deal, 'significant gap' remain : EU
Crunch bailout talks between Greece and its EU-IMF creditors ended without a deal on Sunday, with a "significant gap" still remaining.
Bush ready to jump into presidential campaign
The campaign logo is ready, so is the big speech, and his message is taking shape: Jeb Bush is about to join the crowded Republican field running for president in 2016.