Russian paratroopers land at North Pole for first time
A group of Russian paratroopers of the Airborne Forces landed on Tuesday for the first time on a drifting floe near the North Pole, a military spokesman said.
Russia accuses NATO of cold war mentality over diplomatic restrictions
Moscow on Tuesday accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of bearing "cold war" mentality over the latter's decision to limit the access of Russian diplomats to its headquarters.
Spanish Congress rejects proposal for Catalan independence referendum
The Spanish Congress on Tuesday voted against a proposal to allow an independence referendum in the Catalan region in the north-east of the country.
Ukraine indicates temporary difficulties delivering mail in Crimea
The Ukrainian Post has reported experiencing temporary difficulties in the delivery of mail in Crimea, according to a statement of the Luxembourg Institute of Regulation published on Tuesday.
Kiev fears east Ukraine split
Ukraine on Tuesday regained control of one of the administration buildings occupied by pro-Russian activists in three eastern cities, as the West warned of “grave consequences” for Moscow if it were to encroach into eastern Ukraine.
Commemorating catastrophe
Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders (second left) lays a wreath on Tuesday at the site where 10 Belgian commandos were killed during the onset of the Rwandan genocide in the capital of Kigali on April 6, 1994. Photo: AFP
Putin orders crackdown on NGOs after Ukraine crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a crackdown on “destructive” non-government organizations (NGOs), saying such groups were behind the mass protests that brought down Ukraine’s government.
Madrid to block Catalan referendum
Spanish lawmakers were set to vote Tuesday to shoot down Catalonia’s quest for an independence referendum, setting the stage for a bitter sovereignty struggle.
French new PM vows determination to regain confidence
Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Tuesday vowed determination and swift acts to win back confidence of French voters by delivering on promises of better growth and more jobs.
EU proposes tough standards on civil drones operations
The European Commission Tuesday proposed to set tough new standards to regulate the operations of civil drones, or remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), in the European Union (EU).