Lord Ashcroft poll has Tories ahead of Labour by two points on day of dissolution of Parliament
Greece's relationship with the EU has soured since the left-wing Syriza party came to power in January.
As the general election campaign gets under way, here are the parties' key policy pledges.
A convoy of tanks and other US military vehicles is driving through eastern European countries.
Former Hewlett-Packer CEO very likely to announce candidacy for upcoming US election
David Cameron informs Queen parliament has been dissolved, meaning campaigning is officially under way.
Labour leader says party is on the side of business as he outlines plans to close the 'productivity gap'.
The conflict in Yemen will only give more support to ISIS and Al Qaeda and strengthen the Shia-Sunni divide
Powell, a divisive politician lauded by the far-right over immigration stance, linked to child abuse claims.
Hollande and his party have failed to inspire the French public and haven't succeeded in improving the economy.
The video blogger was arrested for critical comments about Lee Kuan Yew and Christians.
Islamist groups including al Qaeda's Nusra Front have seized the city of Idlib.
IBTimes UK takes a look at the five major challenges in securing a deal between Iran, Europe and the US.
Greece submitted economic reform measures to its creditors on Friday.
Some NSA officials believed that secret programme's costs were too high, taking into account its limited counterterrorism benefits.
Problems with ID cards and attacks by Islamist militants delay poll as Goodluck Jonathan faces off against Muhammadu Buhari
Prime Minister David Cameron travels to Buckingham Palace where Queen formally dissolves parliament.
Ban to discuss latest security situation in Iraq with PM Haidar al-Abadi and other key figures.
Nigeria's main opposition party spokesman said that they are worried that the government will interfere with the results.
In a poll 34% of Republicans claimed that the US president poses greater threat to the country than Vladimir Putin or Syria's President Assad.
The hackers said they defaced the website to avenge the 'blood' of the 'Mujahideen of Algeria'.
Key sticky points between Iran and P5+1 powers remain unresolved as both sides enter crunch talks in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The far-right National Front has emerged as a major player in the polls.
The force would be deployed when any of the 22 member league nations faced a threat to its security.
Putin calls for end to Israel Gaza crisis through peaceful means and pledges support for independent Palestine.
Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.
At least 23 passengers taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries after the Airbus A320 made a hard landing.
More than 100 United Nations staff and 80 foreign diplomats have been evacuated from Yemen.
What effect has delaying Nigeria's elections had on its electorate and the fight against Boko Haram?
Hedge fund manager Pierre Andurand warns crude prices could drop to $30 amid concerns of Middle East supply disruptions.