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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.

25 March 2015

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.

25 March 2015

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.

25 March 2015

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.

25 March 2015

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”.

22 March 2015

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.

21 March 2015

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.

21 March 2015

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.

21 March 2015

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.

21 March 2015

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.

20 March 2015

EU's Russia sanctions extended to end-2015: Tusk EU leaders agreed to effectively extend economic sanctions against Russia until the end of 2015.

20 March 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.

19 March 2015

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.

19 March 2015

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.

19 March 2015

'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.

19 March 2015

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.

19 March 2015

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.

19 March 2015

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.

18 March 2015

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.

18 March 2015

Prince Charles and Camilla arrive on US visit Prince Charles and wife Camilla arrived in the United States for a jam-packed four-day visit that includes a meeting with President Barack Obama.

18 March 2015

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