New staffer to direct Public Diplomacy Ministry headed by Galit Distel Atbaryan, the first woman publicly named to position, alongside 23 male director-generals

Legislative amendment disqualifies Greek National Party, whose chief is in prison over past leadership of neo-Nazi-linked Golden Dawn; opposition frets law could be abused

Rescuers scramble to get to as many survivors as possible, as 72-hour mark passes; countless people left in uncertainty as relatives trapped under rubble go silent

Musician claims Kyiv 'provoked' attack; Ukraine's ambassador to global organization hits back saying artist is 'a brick in the wall' of Russian disinformation and propaganda

Military says suspect was 'neutralized' after approaching troops with knife near al-Fawar refugee camp, near Hebron

Movement for Quality Government argues PM has violated conflict of interest deal barring him from involvement in matters that could impact his trial

On first visits to Britain and France since Russian invasion last year, Ukrainian president presses allies for fighter jets, long-range missiles and faster deliveries

Former Canadian justice minister says current proposals would 'eviscerate judicial review,' insists any reforms be enacted in a 'considered, consultative process'