POLITICS

The South Carolina senator announced his presidential bid on 1 June, becoming the ninth GOP candidate.

Phil Woolas election victory was quashed using the same act SNP supporters are now using against Alistair Carmichael.

Bush-era NSA surveillance powers have expired, but reforms in the USA Freedom Act might bring some back.

Protesters in Burundi agree on truce after East African leaders fail to address their concerns

Conservatives split over plan to scrap Human Rights Act but stay in European Convention On Human Rights.

Downing Street was forced to rule out reforms to child benefit in a bid to tackle the welfare bill.

Powerful US gun lobby groups mobilise to block Obama's second attempt at passing gun legislation

Bank Asya will be sold in its entirety or in parts, according to an announcement in the government's Official Gazette.

David Cameron is on a charm offensive to curry support and understanding from fellow EU leaders

Egyptians that have fled Sinai say Isis-affiliated militias are recruiting more residents to radical cause.

The Conservatives have seen support surge to 41% in the opinion polls, according to YouGov.

The international community must support an ICC investigation into Israeli actions in Gaza

Hundreds of Australians have taken part in a rally in Sydney calling for marriage equality in the country.

Electoral Reform Society says Ukip would have won 80 seats in alternative voting system.

Downing Street have been forced to deny that the cabinet are split over the constitutional plan.

Rand Paul, Republican senator and presidential contender, derails deal on Patriot Act.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls on Palestinians to return to negotiations.

The Pentagon has denied any unusual behaviour stating that the USS Ross was on routine operations.

India's Minister of State for Defence warns Isis can acquire nuclear weapons from states like Pakistan.

Respect Party candidate tells BBC Sunday Politics he would leave race if Diane Abbott enter for Labour.

Iranian report alleges large cache of Israeli-made weapons found in Saudi embassy in capital Sanaa.

Senior diplomat in 'stable' condition after crash.

Former deputy PM Nick Clegg believed to be among those hit with travel bans.

Those denied entry said to include former deputy PM Nick Clegg.

Two others arrested near Shangri-La hotel where three-day summit is under way.

Market watchers now await oil cartel Opec's output decision, due out on 5 June.

Conservative government's benefits cap could push 40,000 children into poverty, claims leaked DWP memo.

Tokyo cautions Beijing should behave responsibly in South China Sea region amid rising territorial tension.

Gunmen dressed in security forces' uniform intercept two buses in Mastung district in Baluchistan.