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Poroshenko, Putin to meet over Ukraine crisis

Poroshenko, Putin to meet over Ukraine crisis

The meeting comes as Moscow denied Kiev's accusations that Russian tanks and soldiers had crossed into Ukrainian territory.

Cameron may threaten withdrawal from EU – report

Cameron may threaten withdrawal from EU – report

The PM wants decision-making powers on migration, home affairs, and agricultural policy, among others, to be returned to London.

Ivory Coast closes borders against Ebola

Ivory Coast closes borders against Ebola

Experts say they may have tracked down the virus origin to a child who came into contact with an infected fruit bat during that species' migratory cycle last December.

Greek ships rescue migrants in the Aegean

Greek ships rescue migrants in the Aegean

The Greek Coast Guard was able to apprehend 180 people from other boat attempts this week.

UN force to deploy to Central African Republic

UN force to deploy to Central African Republic

A UN official warned that "sectarian violence and the cycle of violent attacks and reprisals continue in many places in the country".

Mugabe to visit China, seek aid package

Mugabe to visit China, seek aid package

Chinese businesses are already investing tens of millions of dollars in the energy, manufacturing, mining and water sectors.

The Ebola virus: Origins and dangers

The Ebola virus: Origins and dangers

Deforestation, poverty and recession have increased the likelihood of humans coming in contact with Ebola-carrying wildlife.

UN sanctions target ISIL

UN sanctions target ISIL

The UN Resolution cited that as a splinter faction of Al-Qaeda, ISIL was subject to existing sanctions restricting access to funds and materiel.

UN warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in S Sudan

UN warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in S Sudan

At least four million people in South Sudan are now facing malnutrition due to lack of food and clean water, aid agencies say.

Libyan parliament agrees on direct presidential poll as violence continues

Libyan parliament agrees on direct presidential poll as violence continues

On Tuesday, the interior ministry reported that Tripoli police chief Muhammad Suwaysi was shot in a suburb of the capital.