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Czech Jewish community opposes Putin invitation to Holocaust event The Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic has firmly opposed Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Prague.

21 December 2014 13:24

Castro hails US-Cuba thaw, but says won't change political system Cuban President Raul Castro said he was ready to discuss any topic with Washington after the historic bilateral rapprochement.

21 December 2014 12:43

With Cuba and immigration, Obama takes a new look at Latin America President Barack Obama had turned the tables on US policy toward Latin America, neglected by Washington for much of this century.

20 December 2014 18:23

Xi warns Hong Kong and Macau in 'one China' message Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Hong Kong and Macau to remember they are part of "one China".

20 December 2014 17:57

Canada increases global reach with new military transporter Canada's defense minister announced the addition of a fifth military transport jumbo jet to its fleet.

20 December 2014 12:50

New US sanctions law could undermine relations with Russia: Lavrov New US legislation authorising sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis could undermine relations between Moscow and Washington for a long time.

19 December 2014 15:59

Debut art works of Kazakh political analyst Bukharbayev in Almaty Kazakhstani political analyst and blogger Bakhytzhan Bukharbayev has presented his debut art exhibition in Almaty.

19 December 2014 14:36

Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over Ukraine US President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.

19 December 2014 12:21

Challenging Russia, Ukraine moves to drop neutral status Ukraine's president openly challenged the Kremlin by submitting a bill allowing the former Soviet republic to join NATO and make the Western alliance its defender.

19 December 2014 11:41

Danger in the skies as Russia, NATO play cat-and-mouse Recent close shaves between Russian fighters and civilian aircraft highlight the dangers of the cat-and-mouse game being played out between Moscow and the West.

18 December 2014 15:03

Ruble rallies in early trading on day of Putin press conference The ruble rallied in early trading ahead of President Vladimir Putin's eagerly-awaited annual press-conference.

18 December 2014 13:57

Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels agree to resume peace talks Ukraine's pro-European leaders and Kremlin-backed rebels agreed Wednesday to hold long-delayed peace talks.

18 December 2014 12:15

Pope leads global praise for 'historic' US-Cuba rapprochement Pope Francis led a chorus of global plaudits for breakthrough in US-Cuban relations, hailed as "historic" in Europe and South America.

18 December 2014 12:08

Australia PM offers sympathy after Pakistan school raid Prime Minister Tony Abbott offered sympathy to Pakistan after a deadly Taliban raid on a school, as Australia deals with the fallout from a cafe siege.

17 December 2014 13:59

Macau democracy leader says he's being watched before Xi visit A Macau pro-democracy leader said he is being "watched" by authorities before a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

16 December 2014 15:45

Japan PM presses for wage rises after 'Abenomics' poll win Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stepped up pressure on business leaders to hike wages as he embarked on a renewed push to reinvigorate Japan's economy.

16 December 2014 14:38

Kerry to meet Palestinian negotiator in London talks John Kerry meets chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat hoping to avert a diplomatic crisis over a UN bid to force Israel to withdraw from Palestinian land.

16 December 2014 13:04

Kazakhstan's President on global situation Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has shared his thoughts about the current situation in the world.

16 December 2014 12:37

Romanian parliament approves new Ponta cabinet Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta's revamped government sailed through a vote of confidence in parliament.

16 December 2014 11:35

Belgium cut off from world by national strike Belgium ground to a halt in its biggest strike in years Monday as trade unions grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports to protest the new government's austerity plans.

15 December 2014 16:08

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