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Turkish president postpones Somalia trip to attend Abdullah funeral
Turkish President Recep Tayyi Erdogan on Friday postponed a planned trip to Somalia to attend the funeral of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.
23 January 2015 15:01
Ukraine leader says pro-Russia rebels paid 'high price' for attacks
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that pro-Russian rebels had paid a "high price" for their escalating attacks.
23 January 2015 14:56
US and Cuba begin reconciliation with smiles and rifts
Hours into historic US-Cuba talks in Havana, a Cuban official came out to boast about the "relaxed" atmosphere at the meeting between the old Cold War adversaries.
23 January 2015 14:44
Antonis Samaras: embattled Greek PM seeing red over leftist peril
Antonis Samaras is a late convert to austerity whose penchant for risky politics could now cost him his job.
23 January 2015 14:17
Russia pursuing 'occupation plan' in Ukraine: US envoy
Russia's latest actions in Ukraine are clear evidence that President Vladimir Putin is pursuing an "occupation plan" of Moscow's neighbor.
22 January 2015 15:14
EU faces 'huge challenge' to reassure Jews of future in Europe
The EU faces a "huge challenge" to reassure Jews about their future in Europe after Islamist attacks in Paris.
22 January 2015 14:01
Paris attacks 'despite mass surveillance': Snowden
French intelligence did not prevent the Paris attacks despite benefitting from "most intrusive" surveillance laws because suspects are "buried under data".
22 January 2015 10:43
Berlusconi pact riles rebels as Italy electoral law approved
Italy's Senate adopted the framework of a new electoral law aimed at ending the country's chronic political instability.
22 January 2015 10:10
Kerry says freedom of press 'under siege'
Press freedom is increasingly "under siege," US Secretary of State John Kerry warned as he paid tribute to the slain journalists of the Charlie Hebdo.
21 January 2015 15:12
World has duty to ensure Ukraine's 'success': EU
The European Union has not forgotten Crimea, stressing the world's "first duty" to Ukraine was to ensure it becomes a success.
21 January 2015 14:38
UN Security Council condemns Yemen attack, backs president
The UN Security Council condemned an attack by Huthi rebels on Yemen's presidential palace and voiced strong support for President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi.
21 January 2015 14:27
Spain hopes Iran will join fight against Islamic extremism
Spain said it hopes Iran will join the global fight against Islamic extremism if Tehran reaches an agreement with world powers over its disputed nuclear programme.
21 January 2015 14:06
Turkey PM calls for 'new beginning' with Armenians
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called for a "new beginning" in relations between Turkey and Armenians.
21 January 2015 10:01
Erdogan to chair Turkey cabinet for first time as president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair a cabinet meeting for the first time as head of state.
20 January 2015 21:49
EU agrees to stick to Russia sanctions policy
EU foreign ministers agreed there would be no change in the bloc's Russia policy, including sanctions.
20 January 2015 15:49
Bolstered by economy, Obama faces hostile Congress
Barack Obama faces the massed ranks of Congress for the first time since his party lost control there, but don't expect him to cut a humbler figure.
20 January 2015 14:34
EU to launch anti-terror projects with Arab nations, Turkey
The EU wants to launch counter-terrorism projects with Arab nations and with Turkey in coming weeks to boost cooperation following the Paris attacks.
20 January 2015 11:38
Prominent Irish politician becomes first openly gay minister
One of Ireland's most prominent politicians announced he is gay, becoming the first openly homosexual cabinet minister in Irish history.
19 January 2015 17:17
US, Cuba set for historic talks to normalize ties
The United States and Cuba will hold their highest level talks in decades, ditching decades of Cold War-era hostility to pave the way to reopen embassies.
19 January 2015 17:02
UN chief alarmed by flareup in Ukraine fighting
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced alarm over fierce fighting around the Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine.
19 January 2015 16:03
