Brazil protesters hope for Pope's backing during visit
Young Brazilians who marched in June to demand more funding for health and education are hoping Pope Francis will back their cause when he visits Rio next week.
Vice-Chairman of China's Central Military Commission expected in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has met Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Kazakhstan Zhou Li.
Polish president egged at memorial event in Ukraine: police
Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski on Sunday was struck by an egg hurled by a young man during a hugely sensitive visit to Ukraine to commemorate a wartime massacre.
Brazil military boosting security for papal visit
The Brazilian military decided to boost security above its original plans for Pope Francis' visit during a major Catholic youth fest late this month.
Pope visits Italy refugee island
Pope Francis arrived on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa, a key destination of tens of thousands of would-be immigrants from Africa, in a visit the Vatican hopes will raise awareness of their plight.
Brazil unrest could flare anew during papal visit
Brazil's social turmoil over poor public services and endemic political corruption appears to have abated but could flare again during Pope Francis' visit later this month.
Obama warns Africa's 'tyrant' leaders
US President Barack Obama warned Sunday that Africa could only fulfill its rising potential with leaders who serve their people, not tyrants who enrich themselves.
Cameron unveils oil and gas plant in Kazakhstan
"We're in a global race for jobs and investment. This is one of the most rapidly emerging countries in the world," the prime minister told the BBC in Atyrau on Monday.
Presidents of Kazakhstan and Belarus to exchange visits in autumn
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is planning to visit Belarus in October, 2013 to take part in the session of the CIS Council of the Heads of States.
Mandela 'improving' as Obama lands in S.Africa
US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday to pay homage to his hero Nelson Mandela, who was said to be showing "great improvement" in hospital.
Cameron expecting Kazakhstan visit with special feelings
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a telephone conversation with Prime-Minister of Great Britain David Cameron.
Obama's 'hero' Mandela hangs on
US President Barack Obama flies to South Africa Friday hoping to pay homage to the legacy of his critically ill hero Nelson Mandela.
Africa finally gets its turn with Obama visit
Barack Obama will visit Africa living a paradox: its blood runs in his veins, yet he has given the continent only passing notice as US president.
US gives Israeli minister a ride in V-22 Osprey aircraft
Israel's Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon got to fly in a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft during a US visit Friday, as his country weighs whether to buy the American military plane.
White House sees great 'bang for buck' from Obama in Africa
The White House on Friday insisted President Barack Obama's looming trip to Africa was overdue and would give great 'bang for the buck,' pushing back at concerns over the journey's cost.
Nazarbayev invited to visit Slovenia
President of Slovenia Borut Pahor has invited Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev to visit his country.
China's Xi sees new 'golden era' in Latin America
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday heralded the dawn of a new "golden era" for Latin America during a visit to Mexico and urged the region to hitch its economic development to China's solid growth.
France's Hollande heads to Japan for 'Abenomics' lesson
Just weeks after a visit to regional rival China, French President Francois Hollande arrives in Japan on Thursday, hoping to close deals on nuclear cooperation and in the aviation sector.
France urges 'joint action' on southern Libya Islamists
France's foreign minister on Tuesday urged Libya and its neighbours to work together to tackle threats from "terrorist groups".
Japan PM visit boosts huge Myanmar industrial zone
Japan's premier agreed Saturday to press on with work on a major industrial zone near Yangon on a visit to Myanmar aimed at deepening economic ties with the former junta-ruled nation.
