Separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine reported heavy casualties on Tuesday after a second day of fighting with government forces, as authorities in Kiev vowed to continue the military offensive "until not a single terrorist" was left.
Top Chinese political advisor Yu Zhengsheng wrapped up his three-day visit to Finland on Saturday with both sides stressing the importance of free trade.
China, Finland eye further co-op
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate end on Saturday to the fiercest anti-government demonstrations for years.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged on Saturday that police had used excessive force in cracking down recent demonstrations.
Turkish police continued to clash with thousands of demonstrators protesting against government's plan to demolish a park in Istanbul on Saturday, local media reported.
Hoping to ease traffic, Moscow will launch a large-scale public bike hire scheme on Saturday despite fears over road safety.
Chinese solar companies will have to prepare for heavy duties imposed by the European Commission, although the plan has lost the support of an overwhelming majority of EU members.
Russia's MiG aircraft maker said it plans to sign a new agreement to ship at least 10 fighter jets to Syria.
Unemployment has reached a new high in the euro zone and inflation remains well below the European Central Bank's target.
Croatia is preparing lavish celebrations to mark its historic entry in the European Union on July 1, but tough economic times mean that many Croatians are wary of cracking open the Champagne too soon.
Russia's new ambassador to China, Andrei Denisov, has promised to improve Beijing-Moscow relations based on mutual political trust.
French President Francois Hollande said Thursday he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have decided to push for a full-time chief to oversee the eurozone's economic policy.
Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta welcomed Wednesday the European Commission's recommendation that Rome be removed from its excess deficit blacklist.