China's Xi to visit Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia this week to attend World War II anniversary celebrations, with Kazakhstan and Belarus also on his itinerary.
Europe-Australia talks over stopping asylum-seeker boats: Abbott
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia and Europe were in talks on how to stop asylum-seeker boats after the success of his government's controversial polices on the issue.
Kerry hails 'enormous progress' in new-look Sri Lanka
US Secretary of State John Kerry hailed Sri Lanka for making "enormous progress" since the departure of strongman Mahinda Rajapakse.
EU, NATO try to counter Russian propaganda
Western powers are getting set to counter an expertly crafted Russian disinformation campaign over Ukraine which has left them wrong-footed too many times for comfort.
Embattled Rousseff pledges support for Brazil workers
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took to social media rather than make a formal May Day address to underscore her government's commitment to workers' rights.
UN Security Council fails to back Russian appeal on Yemen
The UN Security Council was unable to agree on a Russian-drafted statement demanding an immediate ceasefire or at least humanitarian pauses in the fighting in Yemen.
British PM in 'career-defining' election slip
Politicians are often accused of pursuing their own interests and British Prime Minister David Cameron did little to dispel the impression.
Violent clashes overshadow start of Milan Expo
The opening of Expo 2015 was marred by violent clashes between police and dozens of militants opposed to Milan's hosting of the world fair.
Femen and her father ruin France's Marine Le Pen's big day
Bare-chested Femen activists making Nazi salutes disrupted a speech by France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen at her National Front party's traditional May 1 rally in Paris.
Australia calls for regional fight against drug trade after executions
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop called for a regional approach to tackle drug trafficking, saying the death penalty would not halt the illegal trade.
Nepal quake survivors clash with riot police, UN seeks $415 mn
Desperate survivors of an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people clashed with riot police in Nepal's capital.
Germany spied on French and EU officials for US: report
German intelligence services spied on top French officials and the European Commission on behalf of the American spy agency NSA.
UN chief calls for halt to fighting in Mali
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate halt to fighting in Mali, where government forces are battling Tuareg rebels.
Russian MP demands probe over sex shops' use of WWII medal
A Russian MP asked prosecutors to investigate a sex shop chain for using a depiction of a World War II medal on price tags for vibrators.
Kazakhstan government resigns
With the inauguration of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the government of Kazakhstan resigns according to the Constitution.
'I'm still in charge' of Greece debt talks team: Varoufakis
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis insisted in a German newspaper interview that he is still in charge of Greece's team handling crucial talks with creditors.
Obama hosts glitzy state dinner for Japan PM
A presidential haiku, sashimi salads and a red carpet awaited Japan's Shinzo Abe at the White House, as Barack Obama offered the prime minister a grand welcome.
EU's Mogherini sees 'major role' for Iran in Syria talks
Iran can play a major role in persuading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate in peace talks, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said.
Russia removes Navalny-led opposition party from approved list
Russia has withdrawn the opposition Progress Party led by arch Putin foe Alexei Navalny from the list of authorised parties.
Japan PM says 'deeply pained' over WWII 'comfort women'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his remorse over the sexual slavery of Asian women during World War II.