Greek parliament adopts anti-poverty law despite EU rowThe Greek parliament overwhelmingly adopted a "humanitarian crisis" bill to help its poorest people, ignoring apparent pressure from the European Union to halt the legislation.
19 March 2015
Britain awaits critical pre-election budgetBritain'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.
18 March 2015
US first lady arrives in Japan for first timeMichelle 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.
18 March 2015
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive on US visitPrince Charles and wife Camilla arrived in the United States for a jam-packed four-day visit that includes a meeting with President Barack Obama.
Israeli voting polls open for general election: AFPAFP correspondents said, for elections to determine whether Israelis still want incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu as leader, or will seek change after six years.
Obama: Republicans will change views on climateUS President Barack Obama has predicted Republicans will eventually ditch their skepticism about climate change in order to keep favor with voters.
UN disaster meeting opens in tsunami-hit JapanPolicymakers gathered with hopes high that the conference in tsunami-hit Japan might provide a springboard for real efforts to tackle natural disastersю
14 March 2015
EU, Germany raise 'Grexit' alarm over Greece bailoutEU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has warned of an alarming lack of progress in talks on Greece's bailout, as Germany raised the spectre of a tumultuous Greek exit from the euro.
14 March 2015
Putin spokesman denies baby rumoursA spokesman for Vladimir Putin denied rumours swirling in the European media that a baby had been born to the Russian leader.