French and German attempts to end the conflict in east Ukraine risk increasing tensions that were already rising in the European Union over how to handle Russia and which could complicate peace efforts. Progress at talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys have raised hopes of convening...

English Premier League club Liverpool defeated Leicester 2-1 on Saturday evening, marking their eighth win in a row to start the season. The 95th minute penalty goal by James Milner assured the eight straight victory for The Reds, they are now only three victories behind to match...

Iran will use any possible way to export its oil, Iranian Oil Ministry's website SHANA quoted Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh as saying on Sunday, adding that exporting crude was the country's legitimate right. "We will use every possible way to export our oil and we will not succumb to...

Hong Kong’s rail operator reopened part of its metro system on Sunday after an unprecedented shutdown, but kept many typically busy stations closed, as the Chinese-ruled city braces for large demonstrations expected later in the day. Participants in two major protests, one on the island...