Yanukovych wins Ukraine presidential election
Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.
US wary over Iran uranium offer
The US reacts warily after Iran says it will accept a deal to swap its enriched uranium for processed nuclear fuel.
Greece to face economic scrutiny
The European Commission backs Greek plans to cut its soaring budget deficit, but says progress must be stringently monitored.
Iran 'will accept uranium deal'
Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.
Ukraine, Russia trade spy charges
Ukraine and Russia trade spying accusations as Kiev expels four Russians and detains another on suspicion of espionage.
China warns Obama over Dalai Lama
China says ties with the US will be damaged if President Obama holds talks with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Russia tests stealth fighter jet
A new Russian stealth fighter - designed to be invisible to radar - makes its maiden flight in Russia's far east.
Eurozone unemployment rate at 10%
Unemployment in the eurozone hit 10% in December for the first time since the single currency was introduced, figures show.
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