Poland's rising diplomatic star in controversy over leaks

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who burnished his credentials in the Ukraine crisis, is now in the spotlight over leaks in which he appears to criticize Polish-US ties and Britain's prime minister.

Pesticides threaten birds and bees alike, report says

Neurotoxic pesticides blamed for the world's bee collapse are also harming butterflies, worms, fish and birds, said a scientific review that called on Tuesday for tighter regulation to curb their use.

Guangdong Special: Media group finds 'true Guangdong'

A five-day visit to Guangdong province by journalists from countries situated along the maritime Silk Road presented an open and dynamic region with both historical and modern charms.

Guangdong Special: Expert: Province is still reforming, still No 1

Although its economic growth was slower than expected in the first quarter of the year, Guangdong province remains on track to steady, high-quality development, said a local expert.

Sanctions on Russia may be delayed

Sanctions aimed at key economic sectors in Russia over its stance on Ukraine might be delayed after positive signals from Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Obama administration officials.

Myanmar weighs religious marriage curbs

Proposals by radical Buddhist monks to criminalize interfaith marriage in Myanmar face strong opposition from women's rights groups in a tussle over the nation's religious identity that has sparked international alarm.

Tijuana drug cartel chief arrested while watching World Cup

The head of the once-mighty Tijuana-based Arellano Felix drug cartel was arrested while watching Mexico's soccer team play in the World Cup, a top Mexican federal official said on Tuesday.

US military advisers arrive in Baghdad

The first of up to 300 US military advisers began their mission in Baghdad on Tuesday, tasked with helping the Iraqi government tackle the massive Sunni insurgency that threatens the country.

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UN official urges Israeli restraint in the West Bank

A senior United Nations official on Monday urged Israel to exercise restraint in its search for three missing teenagers it accuses the Hamas Islamist group of kidnapping, while warning the Security Council that violence in the region could escalate.

Ocean rescue plan has urgent five-year deadline to act, panel says

The world's oceans need saving from pollution and overfishing, and an independent panel warned on Tuesday that urgent action was needed within five years.

Ukraine rebels agree to truce

Ukraine's new Western-backed president faced pressure on Tuesday to negotiate with top rebel commanders after a surprise turnabout in which insurgents agreed to a truce and talks on ending their uprising.