Russia 'undermining' global world order: US
In some of its sharpest criticism to date, Washington accused Moscow of "undermining" the global order by supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Russia may try to seize NATO territory, warns general
Russia could try to seize territory from NATO states off the back of fighting in Ukraine, the military alliance's deputy commander in Europe.
World's oldest leader Mugabe triumphant ahead of 'obscene' birthday bash
The world's oldest leader, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, turns 91 with much to celebrate -- even as critics condemn as "obscene" his lavish birthday party plans.
Leaders renew backing of tattered Ukraine ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations.
Afghan-Pakistan ties 'never better': Pakistani minister
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have never been better, a top Pakistani minister said.
Germany rejects Greece 'take-it or leave-it' debt offer
Germany rejected a take-it or leave-it request by Athens for a six-month extension to its EU loan programme.
Majilis asks Nazarbayev to support early presidential elections
The Majilis has asked Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to support the idea of holding the presidential elections ahead of time.
Zarif, Kerry to hold nuclear talks in Geneva: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and top US diplomat John Kerry will meet in Geneva this week for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
Malaysia PM calls policeman's claims in 2006 murder 'rubbish'
Malaysia's prime minister dismissed as "rubbish" a former police commando's claim that he was ordered by "important people"ю
'I am my own man,' says Jeb Bush
Republican Jeb Bush insisted that he is his "own man," further indication he is distinguishing himself from his presidential father as he mulls a 2016 White House bid.
Obama to make Japanese internment camp national monument
US President Barack Obama will make a former Japanese internment camp in Hawaii a national monument to "ensure its stories are told for generations."
New Greek president Pavlopoulos, pro-European with mixed legacy
Prokopis Pavlopoulos, who was elected Greece's new president, is a veteran conservative insider whose selection has raised its share of eyebrows among the ruling left.
Presidential elections in Kazakhstan will help prevent provocations from outside: Majilis MP
Early presidential elections will help Kazakhstan prevent provocations from outside and external conflicts, according to a Kazakh MP.
Putin visits his EU friend, Hungary's Orban, amid Ukraine tension
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a controversial visit to Budapest, showing the world he still has a friend in Europe in Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban
Netherlands cancels visas for controversial imams' visit
Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders nixed visas for three controversial imams planning to visit the Netherlands next month.
Turkey slams Armenia for halting deal to improve ties
Turkey lashed out at Armenian President for his decision to withdraw from parliament a landmark deal aimed at repairing relations between the two nations.
Obama, Danish leader vow to confront terror together
US President Barack Obama expressed solidarity with Denmark after two shootings that shocked the Nordic nation.
EU urges joint action to stop Libya 'breaking apart'
The European Union said it will meet with the Egyptian and US governments this week to discuss joint action on Libya.
Nazarbayev and Putin discuss Minsk meeting
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed the outcomes of the Norman meeting of leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine.
Australia vows to exhaust all options to save Bali drug smugglers
Australia will pursue all legal options to save two of its citizens from execution in Indonesia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott vowed.