US welcomes Xi-Abe meeting as chance to 'reduce tensions'The United States welcomed the meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a chance to lower their simmering tensions.
Putin accuses Kiev forces of stalling MH17 probeVladimir Putin said that the investigation of the MH17 crash site is stalling due to Kiev's constant shelling of the rebel-controlled area in eastern Ukraine.
Mexico leader travels amid unrest over massacreMexico's president left on a six-day trip to China and Australia amid angry protests over the suspected massacre of 43 college students by a gang allied with corrupt police.
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.