Ukraine's election commission has declared Viktor Yanukovych the winner of the presidential elections, but opponent and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said she will "never recognize" the legitimacy of the election.

• February 9, 2010

The US reacts warily after Iran says it will accept a deal to swap its enriched uranium for processed nuclear fuel.

• February 3, 2010

The European Commission backs Greek plans to cut its soaring budget deficit, but says progress must be stringently monitored.

• February 3, 2010

Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.

• February 3, 2010

Ukraine and Russia trade spying accusations as Kiev expels four Russians and detains another on suspicion of espionage.

• February 2, 2010

China says ties with the US will be damaged if President Obama holds talks with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

• February 2, 2010

Unemployment in the eurozone hit 10% in December for the first time since the single currency was introduced, figures show.

• January 29, 2010

A new Russian stealth fighter - designed to be invisible to radar - makes its maiden flight in Russia's far east.

• January 29, 2010