Abbas holds all the cards for confronting Netanyahu
Palestinian president has more powers than ever to pursue a diplomatic offensive against Israel that is likely to accelerate with the re-election of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ukraine president dismisses powerful oligarch as regional governor
Ukraine's president has dismissed one of the country's most controversial tycoons from his regional governor's post.
Japan PM not to attend China's war parade: report
Japan's prime minister is set to rebuff a prickly invitation to a Chinese military parade as the former World War II enemies jockey over the telling of their shared history.
Obama says has 'substantive' dispute with Israeli PM
US President Barack Obama insisted that his disagreement with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu represents a substantial policy difference.
After charm offensive, EU pressure on Greece for reform results
A charm offensive by Greece's prime minister this week calmed bruised relations with Germany, but pressure remains on Athens to deliver on promised reforms.
Rumours of US plans to conquer world do not make sense: US Ambassador to Kazakhstan
The United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan George Krol has spoken about the alleged US involvement in the so-called "color revolutions”.
Political awareness survey to be conducted in Kazakhstan
Sociological survey in Kazakhstan will focus on the upcoming electio to learn of voter's political awareness and preferences.
I have no doubt Nursultan Nazarbayev will win elections: Russian economist Mikhail Khazin
A prominent Russian economist Mikhail Khazin has expressed firm confidence in Nazarbayev’s victory in the forthcoming elections.
Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned "heinous" attacks that killed and injured dozens at Kurdish new year celebrations in northeastern Syria.
US first lady meets Cambodian students in girls' education push
Michelle Obama was greeted by flag-waving schoolchildren during the first trip by a sitting First Lady to Cambodia.
Obama says US to 're-assess' options after Netanyahu win
President Barack Obama warned Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington will "re-assess" its policies after the prime minister's election win.
EU's Russia sanctions extended to end-2015: Tusk
EU leaders agreed to effectively extend economic sanctions against Russia until the end of 2015.
Australia PM under fire for 'Dr Goebbels' jibe
Australian Prime Minister was blasted after referring to the opposition leader as the "Dr Goebbels of economic policy" in a rowdy parliamentary question time.
Greece, Ukraine to dominate EU summit
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will plead with European counterparts at a summit in Brussels to release vital funds to help his debt-laden country.
Thai former PM Yingluck to face trial over rice scheme
Thailand's former premier Yingluck Shinawatra was ordered to stand trial on charges of negligence over a bungled rice subsidy scheme.
'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
UN chief condemns 'deplorable' Tunis attack
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned what he called the "deplorable" attack on Tunisia's national museum that left at least 17 tourists dead.
Greek parliament adopts anti-poverty law despite EU row
The Greek parliament overwhelmingly adopted a "humanitarian crisis" bill to help its poorest people, ignoring apparent pressure from the European Union to halt the legislation.
Britain awaits critical pre-election budget
Britain's coalition government will deliver a highly political budget Wednesday that will set the stage for a knife-edge election battle in 50 days' time.
US first lady arrives in Japan for first time
Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.