POLITICS

Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk proposes 'more collegiate' form of politics.

Friend of teenager claims Martin refused to be searched or lay down when stopped by officer.

Danny Alexander said the Tories are leading a 'wilful destruction' of public services.

Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds said almost 90,000 children will spend Christmas in crisis housing.

BREAKING: Unclear whether teenager was armed at time of police shooting in St Louis area.

US president had earlier criticised company for axing cinema in face of hacker threats.

The Conservative leader says people should reflect on giving, sharing and taking care of others.

The 41st President of the US will stay in the Houston hospital under observation.

Curfew has been imposed in parts of the state following the brutal killings of tribal people.

Police claim to have thwarted terror plans to attack potential government targets.

Party feared episode had tarnished Ukip's reputation.

52 civilians among the dead in bombing campaign that has targeted Islamic State militants.

Ukip has maintained support despite lots of scandals, but the 2015 general election is the real test.

The proposals include Westminster handing the devolved government £2bn.

Fighting in eastern Ukraine has killed more than 4,700 people since April.

The UK Prime Minister had promised to give Stormont £1bn in 'financial firepower'.

The Transport Secretary says the funding will be enough to fix around 18 million potholes.

Opec producers banking on slowdown in US shale boom and rising demand fuelled by low prices.

The Russian ruble opened broadly firmer on 23 December.

The Shadow Chancellor says he would like to see the revenue going to the NHS as soon as possible.

Gourdel was kidnapped and beheaded by the Islamist group which pledged allegiance to Isis

The party says the force could cut up to 5,200 officers by 2020 to make savings.

Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said Opec won't cut production regardless of the price.

President Park Geun-hye orders increased security after minor attacks on Gori and Wolsong nuclear reactors.

US cyber security experts say North Korea's internet services restored after prolonged blackout.

In start contrast, 4,000 protesters rallied against the spread of racism and xenophobia holding slogans 'Dresden Nazi-free'.

Vidsich activists rise from the dead to make protest in front of presidential offices.

88 year-old Essebsi served as speaker under former dictator Ben Ali.

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