Putin, Merkel and Hollande begin Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin
German Chancellor, French President and their Russian host Vladimir Putin talks seen as a desperate bid to avoid an escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine.
Pope to make historic US Congress address on Sept 24
Pope Francis will bring his message of peace and compassion to politically gridlocked Washington in September when he becomes the first pontiff to address the US Congress.
UN chief wants more peacekeepers for CAR
UN chief Ban Ki-moon is seeking to boost the UN force in the Central African Republic by 1,030 peacekeepers as the country prepares for elections.
Australia PM Abbott vows to fight party vote to oust him
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Friday he would fight a Liberal party vote next week that could remove him from power.
Merkel, Hollande take Ukraine peace plan to Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande were due in Moscow after getting Kiev's tentative backing for a crunch peace plan.
Pentagon study claimed Putin has Asperger's syndrome
A Pentagon study from 2008 claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Asperger's syndrome, giving him a need to exert "extreme control".
Democrats, Republicans urge Obama to arm Ukraine
US senators from both parties renewed calls Thursday for President Barack Obama to boost military aid to Ukraine.
Mexico leader gets no applause, and plenty of online flak
Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto has sparked a social media storm over an off-the-cuff remark he made about not getting applauded.
Russia pushes UN to cut off Islamic State funds
Russia is making a push at the United Nations for a new resolution to choke off funding from oil sales to the Islamic State group.
Greece defence minister reassures NATO over Russia ties
Greece's new government remains committed to its NATO role despite close ties with Russia that have worried its allies.
Australian PM Abbott defiant as MPs call for his head
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was fighting for his job after backbenchers publicly called for a Liberal Party leadership challenge following months of tensions.
Japan PM condemns 'unforgivable' IS execution of Jordanian pilot
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the apparent execution by the Islamic State group of a Jordanian pilot as "unforgivable".
Obama dismissive as US House votes to repeal 'Obamacare'
US House Republicans took the increasingly routine step of voting to repeal "Obamacare," a seemingly doomed effort that President Barack Obama ridiculed as making "absolutely no sense."
'No doubt' US will provide arms: Ukraine president
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said he has "no doubt" the US will provide weapons for the fight against pro-Russian separatists.
Italy's Renzi says EU-Greece deal possible after Tsipras talks
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he believes Greece will be able to strike a deal with its EU partners over its massive debts.
Abbas orders probe into West Bank Mohammed cartoon
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has ordered an investigation into a drawing of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed which appeared in a West Bank newspaper.
WHO names Ebola response chief
The World Health Organization said it had appointed its assistant director-general Bruce Aylward to head its overall response to the deadly Ebola outbreak.
EU won't change everything to please Greece: Juncker
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker warned Greece's new government that Brussels will not change all of its rules just to solve the debt crisis in Athens.
Kerry praises Qatar for help on Yemen crisis
Secretary of State John Kerry praised Qatar for its help in trying to resolve the crisis in Yemen, amid hints the US is in contact with Shiite rebels through go-betweens.
Litvinenko thought Putin was linked to crime: widow
The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko told that her husband had suspected Vladimir Putin of being involved in "criminal conduct".