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.
Iceland will become the first European country to sign a free trade agreement with China.
Several hundred people turned up for a "party" in central London on Saturday to celebrate the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a mass protest predicted by some failed to materialise.
Greece is expected to strike a comprehensive deal on the conditions for the release of further bailout aid to Athens this spring by Tuesday.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron held talks on Saturday on the European reform and agreed to work together to make the European Union more competitive and flexible.
Visiting French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Friday hailed bilateral ties with China as French President Francois Hollande will visit the country.
Iceland will become the first European country to sign free trade agreement with China next week, according to Prime Minister of Iceland Johanna Sigurdardottir who kicked off her visit to Beijing on Friday.
President Xi Jinping said Friday that China and France should deepen mutual trust, enhance cooperation and enrich bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
European shares edged lower on Friday to end a four-day run higher, with some traders citing concerns that Cyprus may need more bailout money as a main factor weighing on markets.
More than 2000 people have been invited to attend the ceremonial funeral for former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher next Wednesday.
G8 foreign ministers urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to "refrain from further provocative acts," in London meeting on Thursday, media reports said.
The Central Bank of Cyprus denied reports about an impending sale of gold reserves which led to a drop in international bullion markets.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with dogs in Moscow Region, March 24, 2013.
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