French, German leaders in historic visit to WWII massacre siteFrench President Francois Hollande and German counterpart Joachim Gauck pay a landmark visit to the ghost village of Oradour-sur-Glane where 642 people were massacred by Nazi troops during World War II.
04 September 2013
China's Xi visits Central Asia ahead of G20China's President Xi Jinping headed to Central Asia on Tuesday ahead of a G20 summit, state-run media reported, in visits expected to see energy deals and talks on slowing growth.
Kerry stresses US commitment to peace in Colombia Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the United States is committed to peace in Colombia, as he began a visit expected to touch on recent US spying revelations.
Vietnam leader faces rights pressure on rare US visit Vietnam's president on Wednesday starts a rare visit to Washington to boost trade and security ties between the former war foes, but activists urged the United States to press him on human rights.
Biden in Mumbai to boost US-India trade ties US Vice President Joe Biden is expected Wednesday to urge India to further open its doors to foreign investment, during his visit to boost bilateral ties between the world's two largest democracies.
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.
09 July 2013
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.