Russia
Time running out for Greece: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that time is running out for a deal to keep Greece in the eurozone.
9 June 2015, 04:56 AM
SRK, Priyanka King-Queen of social media
After reigning on the big screen with their acting prowess, Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra have now taken over the virtual world, coming out as the King and Queen of Social Media.
3 June 2015, 09:27 AM
EU anger at Russian travel blacklist
The European Union responds angrily to Russia's entry ban against 89 European politicians, officials and military leaders.
31 May 2015, 04:44 AM
Fifa 'took bribes for 2010 World Cup' - Loretta Lynch
Fifa executives accepted bribes to help secure the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said.
27 May 2015, 06:15 AM
Stage set for biggest-ever Eurovision (video)
Sweden, Russia and Italy are among the favourites to win the 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Vienna later.
23 May 2015, 14:35 PM
Nuke power plant cost up three times
The 2400-megawatt Rooppur nuclear power project is likely to cost around $10 billion, more than three times the initial estimate of the government.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Russian rocket carrying satellite crashes in Siberia
A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite has malfunctioned and crashed in Siberia, Russia's space agency says.
16 May 2015, 12:07 PM
Ukrainians petition Facebook against 'Russian trolls'
Campaigners are urging Facebook to act against what they describe as Russian attempts to silence pro-Ukrainian voices.
13 May 2015, 15:33 PM
Russia 'lost 220 troops' in Ukraine - Nemtsov report
An investigation by Russian opposition activists concludes that 220 Russian soldiers died in two major battles in eastern Ukraine.
12 May 2015, 14:48 PM
Rogue spacecraft burnt up on re-entry
The Russian space agency says that its out-of-control spacecraft has burnt up as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.
8 May 2015, 15:54 PM
Foreign powers congratulate Cameron
Foreign politicians is congratulating UK Prime Minister David Cameron on the election victory of his governing Conservative Party.
8 May 2015, 13:51 PM
Ukraine truce: US accuses Russia of violating deal
The US accuses Russia of deploying more air defence systems in eastern Ukraine in breach of ceasefire deal
23 April 2015, 05:04 AM
Pro-Russian journalist killed in Kiev
A Ukrainian journalist known for his pro-Russian views has been shot dead in the capital Kiev.
16 April 2015, 13:01 PM
Putin top influential: Time poll
United States President Barack Obama drops out from the top 10 influentials list made by the voters – half of whom were from inside the US.
15 April 2015, 07:59 AM
Deal to extend Ukraine arms pullback
Russia and Ukraine agree to call for the withdrawal of more types of weapons in Ukraine's east, as fresh clashes renew fears for a truce there.
14 April 2015, 06:51 AM
Germany to bring back 100 tanks
Germany plans to bring 100 mothballed tanks back into service in what is widely seen as a response to rising tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
11 April 2015, 09:20 AM
UN considers Yemen air strike pause
United Nations Security Council considers Russia's call for a pause in Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen.
5 April 2015, 05:09 AM
54 dead as Russian trawler sinks
A Russian trawler,The Dalniy Vostok carrying 132 people on board sinks off the Kamchatka peninsula, with 54 sailors so far confirmed dead.
2 April 2015, 04:29 AM
Iran, powers close in on nuclear deal: officials
Iran and major powers are close to agreement on a 2- or 3-page accord with specific numbers that would form the basis of a long-term settlement aimed at ending a 12-year standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions, officials said
28 March 2015, 08:44 AM
US, Russian duo begin 12-month space trip
US astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko has docked for the start of a 12-month tour of duty on the International Space Station
28 March 2015, 05:07 AM