China plans tourism zone with North Korea and Russia
Officials exploring possibility of visa-free zone along Tumen river.
Grexit looms as grinning Alexis Tsipras falls short on ideas
Greece has just over two weeks to negotiate a new bailout or extend the current deal.
Thailand PM plans Japan-style bullet trains
Thailand recently announced $100bn to spent in public works projects over seven years.
North Korea demands 'socialist fairyland' dream in bizarre new slogans
North Korea released 310 new political slogans to mark 70 years since the state was founded.
Greece bailout talks end with no agreement in sight
Greek delegation left Brussels talks empty handed but all sides will return for talks on Monday.
China, US air grievances as Xi set for first US state visit
Both sides voice concerns ahead of Xi Jinping visit to US in September.
Russia welcomes Greek foreign minister as Alexis Tsipras set for tough day in Brussels
Russia invited Greek foreign minister to Moscow same day as PM meets European leaders over bailout.
Greece set for bailout reform showdown as Alexis Tsipras to meet EU leaders
Greek leader set to propose plan to replace 30% of its bailout obligations at EU talks.
Debaltseve: 19 Ukrainian soldiers killed in clashes as leaders set for Minsk peace talks
Violence has intensified since Putin agreed to attend Ukraine peace talks in Belarus this week.
Italy: 29 dead as end of search and rescue costs migrant lives in the Mediterranean
Claims from aid agencies after Italy scrapped full-scale search and rescue mission amid public concern over its cost.
Russian President Vladimir Putin eyes new Syria peace talks after previous failed attempt
Russia has remained a consistent backer of Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria throughout four-year war.
Egypt and Russia strengthen economic ties with free trade zone after Vladimir Putin visits Cairo
Egypt and Russia announce range of economic agreements after two-day talks.
Coca Cola sparkles by beating profit expectations
Coca Cola beats profit expectations after rising sales in North America.
HSBC Swiss leaks: FCA chief 'did not know' about tax allegations before publication
FCA conducting a number of investigations that 'will raise more questions of UK banks'.
Ukraine launches Mariupol offensive on rebels ahead of Minsk talks
Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France to attend peace talks in Minsk on Wednesday.
Greek minister says Athens has plan B if eurozone strategy fails
Eurozone finance ministers and heads of governments to meet on Wednesday and Thursday.
Friendless Vladimir Putin seeks stronger ties with Egypt strongman Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Russian president in Cairo for two-day visit ahead of crucial Ukraine talks Wednesday.
EU passes, then postpones tighter Russia sanctions
EU, Urkaine, Russia set to meet for new peace talks in Minsk this week.
Helmand: Isis Afghan deputy commander 'killed in US drone strike'
Mullah Abdul Rauf killed in drone strike in Afghanistan's Helmand province.
Vladimir Putin condemns West in Ukraine blame game for 'breaking pledges'
Russia's president working on peace deal proposed by German and French leaders.
HSBC under fire over massive leak of dodgy Swiss bank accounts
Massive leak of documents shows HSBC's Swiss subsidiary dealt with criminals and the corrupt.
Baghdad bombings: At least 15 killed by two blasts
A wave of bombings across the Iraqi capital over the past two weeks have killed dozens.
Isis PR stunt? US female hostage killed in Jordanian air strike on Raqqa
Militants claim on social media that US hostage was killed in Raqqa on Friday.
UAE pulled out of US anti-Isis coalition 'over arming Sunni tribes'
US initially said UAE pulled out over fears one of its pilots would be executed if captured by Isis.
Yemen: Houthis announce presidential council after dissolving Parliament
Shia rebels have risen from dissenting militia to taking de-facto power in capital Sana'a.
Egypt: 27 Isis-linked Sinai Province militants killed in Cairo air strikes
Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi steps up the campaign against the Sinai rebels.
Mind the gap: UK trade deficit widens to biggest since 2010
Value of UK exports and imports fell in 2014, leading to overall bigger trade deficit.
Benghazi car bomb kills two and wounds 20 in Libya's second city
Libya mired in violence and even has two rival governments.
Russia wary of lethal weapons provision as US and Nato step up aid to Ukraine
Nato expands presence in Eastern Europe as world leaders arrive in Kiev for peace talks.
Iran President Rouhani mocks US healthcare and declares 'We don't need an atomic bomb'
Rouhani takes aim at Israel and United States in fiery domestic speech.
