US not confirming Russian incursion in UkraineThe United States said it could not confirm reports of a new Russian military incursion in eastern Ukraine despite charges to that effect by the Kiev government.
Indian politician faces flak over staged photoEver since Narendra Modi wielded a broom to launch his 'Clean India' campaign, high-profile figures have been falling over themselves to be photographed sweeping the streets.
Salvini seeks to fill Berlusconi boots on Italy's rightItaly has a rising star: Matteo Salvini, head of the Euro-sceptic Northern League, is scoring high in the polls as he bids to fill the political vacuum on the right left by Silvio Berlusconi.
Unpopular Hollande seeks TV redemptionThe president who set himself up as "Mr Normal" finds himself in a highly abnormal position: never has a French head of state been so unpopular.
Angelina Jolie 'open' to politics, diplomacyAs Americans went to the polls for mid-term elections, Angelina Jolie revealed that she is open to a possible role in politics, diplomacy or public service.
France leader Hollande in Canada for state visitFrance President Francois Hollande arrived in Canada, launching a three-day state visit aimed at boosting trade and security ties between the two nations.