French economy minister says received death threats over reforms
France's economy minister said he had received death threats from "certain officials" furious over his plans to reform parts of the closed-shop economy.
China opposes Dalai Lama meeting foreign leaders 'in any form'
China said it opposed foreign leaders meeting the Dalai Lama "in any form".
Under-fire Australian PM says he will not resign
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that he had not contemplated stepping down.
UN Security Council demands Islamic State hostages freed
The UN Security Council demanded the immediate release of all hostages held by the Islamic State group.
N.Zealand PM hits back at swipe by 'Luminaries' author Catton
New Zealand prime minister John Key hit back at criticism of his government by the country's Man Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton.
UN council condemns 'heinous' Japanese hostage murder
The UN Security Council condemned the "heinous and cowardly" murder of a Japanese journalist, after Islamic State militants claimed his beheading.
Obama urges less austerity in Greek recovery
Greece will not deliver a strong economic recovery unless authorities loosen austerity programs, US President Barack Obama suggested in remarks that aired.
Bulgaria bids farewell to 'democracy hero' Zhelev
Bulgaria bid farewell to its first non-communist president Zhelyu Zhelev, hailed as a hero of freedom and democracy in the Balkan country.
EU must stop 'spasmodic' moves on Russia: minister
The European Union must halt "spasmodic" action against Russia, adding Greece could not be ignored in EU affairs simply because it owes money.
African Union urged to release S.Sudan atrocity probe
A top African Union official who led an inquiry into atrocities in war-torn South Sudan warned that ignoring its recommendations would help the guilty to evade justice.
Kerry heading to Ukraine amid concern over conflict
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Ukraine next week amid growing global concern over the intensifying nine-month war in the country's eastю
Ukraine rebels vow to push offensive if talks fail
Pro-Russian separatists vowed on Friday to push their latest offensive in eastern Ukraine further if truce talks with Kiev's pro-Western leaders fail.
New Greek PM Tsipras in Italy, France next week: office
Greece's new radical Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will travel to Italy and France next week for meetings.
Italy presidential battle heads into third day
Italy's presidential election will go into a fourth and likely decisive round on Saturday more after two more inconclusive votes.
Hezbollah head says not seeking new war but warns Israel
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said his Shiite militant group is not seeking confrontation with Israel.
Greece will stay in eurozone: French PM
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls sought to reassure Chinese concerns about the eurozone, insisting that Greece will stay part of the single currency.
Gaza war pushed Palestinian economy into recession: IMF
The war between Israel and Gaza drove the Palestinian economy of Gaza and the West Bank into its first contraction since 2006, the International Monetary Fund said.
Obama clash looms after Senate passes Keystone
The US Senate approved a bill authorizing construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the United States.
EU to expand Russia blacklist, ready for more measures over Ukraine
The EU agreed to add new names to a sanctions blacklist over Russia's involvement in Ukraine and will start work on possible further measures.
Poroshenko and US press Putin on Ukraine violence
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko appealed to Russia's Vladimir Putin while Washington threatened tougher measures should Moscow fail to rein in separatists mounting.