POLITICS

Former president to 'take on a life with more private and fewer public passions', after Republican party defeat.

Paul Drechsler issues plea to the prime minister as he addresses the business body's conference.

Xi said China and Philippines should see the disputed Scarborough Shoal as a "symbol of cooperation."

Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah hails Chinese crew participating in bilateral exercise.

The two leaders met amid Beijing's growing concern at Hong Kong's freedom movement.

Turnbull said that his country's alliance with the US was 'stronger than ever' and thanked Obama for his great leadership.

Obama urges Putin to work with the US, France, Germany and Ukraine to find a solution to the crisis.

Abe also invited Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to Japan to attend a trilateral summit with South Korea.

The sitting president did encourage Democrats to work with the incoming president for the good of the country.

The prime minister will tell the CBI she supports free markets, despite pledge to cut down on tax avoidance.

Pence was responding to comments made by Arizona Senator John McCain, who is against waterboarding.

Christian Wolmar spoke to IBTimes UK after John McDonnell said Labour would not block Article 50.

Ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy knocked out of primary as he comes in third.

The future first lady and first son will stay in Trump Tower in New York City.

Over 150,000 demonstrators took part in a Seoul rally to protest against corruption allegations.

Merkel tipped to win a fourth term despite falling popularity linked to migrant policy.

Sadiq Khan accuses VW of owing Transport for London £2.5m in underpaid congestion charges.

Trump will follow former presidents by meeting the British monarch during visit to UK.

Hammond said he would make the UK economy 'match-fit' for Brexit.

The Russian president invites the Philippines leader to visit Moscow.

Prosecutors have charged Park's friend Choi Soon-sil and two former aides.

Any attempt to reinstate the interrogation technique will be challenged in courts, says the Republican senator.

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel refused to withdraw her 'improper' language.

Trump has arranged to meet the Republican stalwart as he builds his transitional team.

Trump also reveals his belief that hosting The Apprentice helped him connect with voters.

Corbyn tells the National Policy Forum in Loughborough the pair are 'farcical' but in reality it's no joke.

'The bottom line is: we take misinformation seriously,' Zuckerberg said.

Sir Oliver Letwin says failure to do so could scupper Brexit plans altogether.

The anti-government Bersih group and pro-Najib Red Shirts group rallied in Kuala Lumpur.