As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer
Sarah Taylor
Putin launches investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder
Russian media reports President Vladimir Putin has commissioned a wide-ranging investigation into the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov.
Syrians start to return to Kobani as Kurds fight off ISIL
Up to 3,000 Syrians return to a largely-demolished Kobani after four months of clashes between Kurdish rebels and ISIL militants.
New, huge black hole challenges pre-existing theories
At 12 billion times as big as the sun, a newly-discovered black hole is challenging what we thought we knew about physics.
Reports suggest ISIL beheading suspect 'Jihadi John' is London man
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Revised reports suggest ISIL has abducted over 200 Assyrian Christians in Syria
In Syria, fresh reports revise the number of Assyrian Christians believed to have been abducted by ISIL from 90 to over 200.
Spain: Podemos criticises Rajoy's 'useless' government in alternative state-of-the-nation address
'The nightmare is not over for Spain' says Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias in an alternative state-of-the-nation address.
'I'm going to carry on': Madonna fall closes Brits with a bang
Madonna closes the Brit Awards with a bang, while 'nice guy' Ed Sheeran and singing sensation Sam Smith take home two statues each.
Lyon-Turin railway back on track
It’s back on track. The long-disputed Lyon – Turin railway line will be constructed by 2020, French President François Hollande has announced. “We
Green light for Greece: Eurogroup approves plans for economic reform
The Eurogroup of EU finance ministers has given Greek bailout plans the green light, an official from Athens confirms. The deal removes the risk of
'ISIL abducts' at least 90 Christians in Syria
ISIL militants abduct at least 90 Assyrian Christians in dawn raids across north-eastern Syria, activists claim
'No wild activity took place': DSK testifies in pimping trial
"I've committed no crime or offence. No wild activity took place," says former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn as he takes the stand on charges of pimping.
'Don't steal apples', and other messages to take away from the Grammys
A five-point list of serious and lighthearted messages from the 2015 Grammy Awards.
Grammys: Sam Smith triumphs, Beck surprises and Madonna does what Madonna does best
British soul singer Sam Smith wins big at the 57th Grammy Awards, while the red carpet provided some fine examples of thought-provoking wardrobe choices.
Ukraine crisis: Poroshenko appeals for support from the West
On day two of the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine pleads for further backing in the fight against pro-Russian rebels, but the West hesitates over providing weapons.
Ukraine crisis: Hot topic provokes conflicting views at Munich Security Conference
The crisis in Ukraine tops the agenda as the three-day Munich Security Conference gets underway. Whether or not to provide Ukraine with weaponry is proving a contentious topic.
Greece: Peaceful anti-austerity rally in Athens attracts thousands
Athens anti-austerity rally goes without a hitch, with demonstrators chanting in support of new Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.
Next stop, Moscow: Merkel and Hollande to present peace plan for Ukraine in Russia
Moscow bound: After Kyiv, the French and German heads of state will head to Russia to present their peace plan for eastern Ukraine to President Vladimir Putin.
Multiple Jordanian airstrikes 'destroy ISIL targets' in Syria
Jordan claims to have hit several key ISIL-run bases following a number of air strikes over Syria.
23 dead in 24 hours in fresh attacks on eastern Ukraine
Dwindling hopes for peace in eastern Ukraine. As fighting rages on, reports suggest at least 23 people have been killed in 24 hours between January 31 and February 1.
Alexis Tsipras: Left-wing, anti-austerity and in charge of Greece
Alexis Tsipras is officially the new Prime Minister of Greece. Left-wing, hardline anti-austerity leader Tsipras is a known atheist. As such, the
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