Merkel sets tough line at EU summit with eastern partners
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the EU's eastern partners not to expect too much of the bloc and warned Russia to mend its ways over Ukraineю
Hollande says world must respond to threat to Palmyra
French President Francois Hollande said the world must respond to Islamic State jihadists' seizure of Palmyra.
Turkish paper fined, model on trial for 'Erdogan insults'
A Turkish court fined a leading newspaper for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while a top model went on trial on similar charges.
Obama says US not losing against Islamic State
US President Barack Obama has described the loss of key Iraqi territory to Islamic State as a tactical setback, while insisting the war against the jihadist group is not being lost.
Obama looks to anchor Tunisia's democratic gains
Barack Obama and Tunisia's president will discuss increased military and economic aid designed to ensure the brightest democratic light.
Eurovision, a stage for geopolitical conflicts?
Behind the kitsch, glitz and smoke machines of the Eurovision Song Contest -- hosted by Vienna -- hide more serious international geopolitical tensions.
Australia PM rules out resettling Asian boat migrants
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out helping resettle the wave of migrants fleeing to Southeast Asia, saying it would worsen the problem and "encourage people to get on boats".
Time short for global climate deal in Paris, warns Hollande
French President Francois Hollande warned that time was short for a year-end deal on climate change and called on world leaders to unlock the complex process in the months ahead.
Poroshenko says Ukraine waging 'real war' with Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said in an interview broadcast that his crisis-torn country was fighting a "real war" with Russia that could escalate at any time.
x-Soviet Georgia urges EU progress, despite Russian pressure
Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has warned European Union leaders against letting Russian aggression in Ukraine undermine the bloc's project of building closer links with ex-Soviet nations.
Britain's Prince Charles meets Irish republican leader
Prince Charles became the first British royal to meet Irish republican leader Gerry Adams, on a visit that will take him to the scene of his great-uncle's murder by the IRA.
Hungary's Orban angers EU over death penalty, migrants
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban angered EU lawmakers and officials by insisting that Budapest had the right to debate closing the door to migrants.
Kiev shows off captured 'Russian soldiers' to media
Kiev showed off two purported Russian soldiers it captured during a gun battle in the separatist east that Ukraine's pro-Western leadership says proves the Kremlin's direct involvement in the war.
Hollande rejects EU migrant quotas but backs better 'distribution'
French President Francois Hollande said that quotas for migrants in Europe were "out of the question" but said he supported a better distribution of refugees between EU countries.
Kerry plays Russian roulette gambling on easing ties
US Secretary of State John Kerry took a risky gamble facing derision and much skepticism when he flew to Russia last week for the first time in two years.
Obama moves to demilitarize US cops
President Barack Obama barred police from using tracked armored vehicles, bayonets, grenade launchers and large-caliber firearms, in response to accusations.
US wants progress on Ukraine peace deal after Russia diplomatic flurry
US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland called for concrete progress on a frayed Ukraine peace plan after a flurry of diplomacy with Russia.
Kerry discusses security in Seoul after N. Korea muscle flexing
US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed security issues with top South Korean officials following a new ballistic missile test by North Korea and the reported execution of its defence chief.
UN chief voices growing concern over migrant crisis
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday he was increasingly concerned by the humanitarian crisis sparked by refugees stranded in boats in Southeast Asia.
Britain's parliament more gay and diverse after election
With more female, gay and ethnic minority background lawmakers than ever before, the new House of Commons following May 7's general election has never looked more diverse.