Scotland being part of Britain benefits Scotch Whisky: Scottish secretary
British Secretary of State for Scotland Alistair Carmichael on Friday said Scotland's iconic beverage brand Scotch Whisky will enjoy a variety of benefits if the region remains part of Britain.
Kate beats Prince William in NZ sailing race
Kate Middleton beat Prince William when they went head-to-head in a sailing race in New Zealand's Auckland Harbor on April 11, 2014.
Pope asks forgiveness for child abuse
Pope Francis on Friday personally asked forgiveness for child sex abuse by priests, the first time he has made such an apology since being elected last year.
Kiev promises power to regions
Ukraine’s embattled premier on Friday vowed to give more powers to the country’s regions in an effort to stamp out a separatist insurgency as a new gas war with Russia threatened European supplies.
Ukrainian PM pledges more powers for regions
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk on Friday pledged to grant more powers to the regions in line with demands of pro-Russian activists in the country's east.
EU maintains suspension of Air Madagascar from its air space
Madagascar's national carrier, Air Madagascar, continues to be suspended from flying to the European Union, the latest decision by the European Commission said.
Ireland to continue vigorous economic recovery: think-tank
Irish economic growth is expected to remain strong in 2014 and 2015, with the Gross National Product being forecasted over 3.5 percent in both years, according to a local think tank on Friday.
Slovakia to host trilateral talks on reverse gas flow to Ukraine
A memorandum of understanding with Ukraine and an agreement on a gas-pipeline connection will be signed during a trilateral meeting of experts from Slovakia, Ukraine and the European Commission, local media reported on Friday.
Ukraine eyes energy assistance package from EU
The European Union (EU) is considering an assistance package to Ukraine in a bid to counteract Russian influence on the country's energy system, Ukrainian Energy and Coal Minister Yuri Prodan said in Kiev Friday.
Russia sees no ground for extradition of ousted Ukrainian president
Moscow is not going to extradite ousted Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, Russian Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika said Friday.