Experts allege that trained civilian forces with an unknown mandate instil fear in oppositions voters.
Find out which party spent more than £557 during the general election on chicken suits.
Police reform proposals including providing volunteers with powers similar to those of police staff.
The government has failed to allow proper scrutiny of its plans to scrap student maintenance grants.
Despite achieving less likes, Narendra Modi has been listed as the 'most effective' world leader on Facebook.
The former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate has endorsed Trump for the Republican nomination.
Teacher known for once shouting 'death to Israel' may have been recruiting students, says federal source
Police blocked peaceful meetings to commemorate victims of last year's crackdown.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon will make the personnel commitment in a speech in Edinburgh.
Watch as the Conservative and Labour leaders go-head-to-head once again.
The former Alaska governor's backing of Trump comes 13 days before the state's caucuses.
Asylum seekers from 22 countries are in the properties in England's poorest town.
Former Alaska governor's son, who was arraigned at the Palmer District Court, was released on bail.
Refugees will no longer have to register where they first land, under a shakeup of European Union rules.
Two other student volunteers and a campaign staffer were also hospitalised following the accident.
A letter from the UN under-secretary Stephen O'Brien says 'all options need to be on the table'.
Rights group says arms sold by Britain helped in the spike in attacks against Houthi rebels.
Trump said he was 'greatly honoured' to receive the endorsement of the former Republican vice-presidential candidate.
Colombian government and left-wing rebels hope to reach final peace deal by 23 March 2016.
Mogherini replies to letter by Organization of Emerging African States seeking support for Biafran struggle.
Five million people living and working illegally could be granted the right to live and work in the country
London mayoral candidate Goldsmith calls housing crisis 'absolute first priority'.
Margaret Beckett says former Labour leader faced 'exceptionally vitriolic' attacks from the press.
Theresa May asked the MAC to come up with recommendations to curb skilled migrants entering the UK.
Electoral Commission figures also show Corbyn has accepted more than £113,000 since 7 May.
Lai Mohammed launches campaign to fight corruption as scale of previous administration's theft is revealed
Son of Lord Bramall, cleared over abuse allegations, repeats calls for investigation into witness.
Move means the threat of walkouts across January and February has been lifted.
India's Sushma Swaraj vows to boost bilateral cooperation with Israel in a range of areas
Calls for investigation as to why Janner was not sufficiently investigated as far back as 1991