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.
Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras expressed optimism on Thursday over the outcome of a vote next week to pass an austerity package needed to unlock further international rescue loans to Athens.
An art exhibition featuring seal-cutting and calligraphy by former vice-premier Li Lanqing opened on Thursday at the British Museum.
Archeologists in eastern Bulgaria say they have unearthed the oldest prehistoric town ever found in Europe and an ancient salt production site that may explain massive riches discovered in the region.
An apparent stampede at a public Halloween party in Madrid early on Thursday left three girls dead and two others in critical condition, emergency services in the Spanish capital said.
The International Space Station has completed an emergency maneuver to avoid possible collision with space debris.
An art exhibition featuring seal-cutting and calligraphy by former vice-premier Li Lanqing opened on Thursday at the British Museum.
People of Europe in times of crisis need a reasonable European budget to create jobs, visiting European Parliament President Martin Schulz told Romanian lawmakers on Wednesday.
Greece unveiled an amended 2013 budget draft including part of the fresh austerity package aiming to slash deficits and overcome the crisis.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday warned of continued bloodshed in Syria if countries insist that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must be ousted.
China and the European Union may start talks on an investment treaty next year, Chinese officials said.
China Investment Corporation is eyeing investment opportunities in the high-end property market in Paris as it seeks higher yields than those from traditional financial assets.
The scope for cooperation between China and Europe will broaden as China moves to a high level of development, Vice-Foreign Minister Song Tao said in Finland on Monday.