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France, Germany discuss Ukraine crisis with Poroshenko The leaders of France and Germany discussed a shaky ceasefire deal and economic reforms for Ukraine in a telephone call with President Petro Poroshenko.

15 December 2014 15:37

Kerry, Lavrov meet as tensions soar over Ukraine Top US diplomat met his Russian counterpart, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible lethal military aid for Ukraine.

15 December 2014 15:15

Turkey arrests 27 in swoop on anti-Erdogan media Turkish police arrested the editor of Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper and 26 others in lightning raids on supporters of a US-based cleric.

15 December 2014 15:06

US congratulates Japan's Abe on re-election The United States welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's easy re-election victor in snap polls, hailing his "strong leadership" on international crises

15 December 2014 11:21

EU, US confirm new Iran nuclear talks on Dec 17 The EU and the US confirmed that extended nuclear talks between with Iran will resume on December 17 in Geneva.

13 December 2014 16:09

China's Xi says Nanjing Massacre undeniable on 77th anniversary President Xi Jinping said that no one can deny the Nanjing Massacre, as China for the first time held a national day of remembrance for the Japanese military rampage.

13 December 2014 15:02

'Important' for athletes to speak out: Obama US President said it can be beneficial for high-profile athletes to speak out on social issues.

13 December 2014 13:48

Charles De Gaulle's monument opened in Astana A monument to Charles De Gaulle has been erected in Astana.

13 December 2014 12:40

Madagascar's parliament votes to end death penalty Lawmakers in Madagascar have voted to abolish the death penalty, a move hailed as "historic" by the European Union.

13 December 2014 12:38

Brazil's Rousseff inaugurates nuclear sub shipyard Brazilian President inaugurated a naval shipyard that will oversee construction of a nuclear-powered submarine and four others to patrol Brazil's long coastline and oil reserves.

13 December 2014 12:07

Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov in Rome on Monday Top US diplomat John Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart in Rome, amid a toughening American response to a Kremlin-backed separatist insurgency in Ukraine.

13 December 2014 11:09

Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged Ukraine welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country.

13 December 2014 10:50

Japan voters ready unenthusiastic yes to PM Abe Japan will hold a general election this weekend that looks likely to return Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to power.

12 December 2014 23:02

Australia's 'macho' PM points finger at sexism Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was famously accused of misogyny by former leader Julia Gillard suggested sexism was behind criticism of his female chief-of-staff.

12 December 2014 22:55

Poroshenko says ceasefire in Ukraine is now 'real' President Petro Poroshenko said a "real" ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty.

12 December 2014 15:04

The year Putin tore up the rule book Putin upended the global rules with considerable chutzpah, sowing just enough uncertainty to keep the world unsure of his intentions or his next move .

12 December 2014 15:02

Spanish king praises unity on visit to Catalonia after vote Spain's King Felipe VI praised the merits of unity in his first speech in Catalonia since the wealthy northwest region held a symbolic vote on independence.

12 December 2014 14:30

No time to quarrel: Kerry warns of climate 'tragedy' Developing nations must cut carbon emissions even if they feel it is unfair, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.

12 December 2014 14:19

Key quotes from CIA chief on torture report CIA chief John Brennan acknowledged some of the US intelligence agency's interrogators went too far in their treatment of detaineesю

12 December 2014 13:35

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