South Sudan’s government and rebels are preparing for peace talks in Ethiopia to thrash out a ceasefire to end weeks of fighting.
Extravagant fireworks displays and massive outdoor festivities marked the start of 2014 across the world.
South Sudan’s government and rebels have agreed a ceasefire but there has been no end to ethnic fighting.
Russia President Vladimir Putin has vowed to annihilate "terrorists" following two deadly bomb attacks n Volgograd.
An eccentric Chinese magnate says he is preparing to open negotiations to buy the New York Times, but he is willing to settle for CNN.
Formula One champion Michael Schumacher’s doctors say his situation is "more under control" following a second operation to treat head injuries.
The Vatican has denied that Pope Francis "abolished sin", after a newspaper article said he had done so through his words and gestures.
Rockets fired from Lebanon have struck northern Israel and triggered retaliatory artillery fire.
China has formally approved a number of policy reforms including one easing the country’s long-standing one-child policy.
China will send its special envoy for Africa to South Sudan to help push talks and protect its oil interests.