POLITICS

Two F-18s dispatched to Brisbane Island but unidentified vessel was declared safe.

Australian prime minister highlights pledges to boost global economic growth.

While Putin's early departure is seen as his response to Western pressure over Ukraine, Russia says it was as scheduled.

In an exclusive interview, IBTimes talks politics and cricket with the controversial Ukip leader over a pint or three.

David Cameron compared to far-right leader Marine Le Pen for 'nationalistic' refusal to pay EU back payments.

Oil cartel Opec's member nations to meet on 27 November in Vienna.

Health watchdog inspection uncovers 'safeguarding concerns' at hospital already in special measures

Martin Dempsey earlier hinted at ground troops to recapture IS-controlled Mosul.

As UK-born Islamic extremists return from Middle East, the de-radicalisation process begins.

US gold futures for December delivery finish $15.80 higher for the week.

World leaders convene in Australia to discuss topics including Ebola outbreak, Ukraine crisis, global economy and climate change.

Ukip leader Nigel Farage speaks women, Rochester and prospective coalition allies in exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.

Alex Salmond has towered over Scottish politics for a quarter-century and changed the UK forever.

MP Tom Watson claimed police have uncovered evidence of a murder linked to Westminster MPs.

BREAKING: Islamist militant group captures village where over 200 schoolgirls were taken in April.

Meetings between world leaders are stage-managed, but sometimes they can't disguise their feelings

UN investigators want global court Islamic State commanders

Exclusive: Naushabah Khan tells IBTimes UK that her party has a 'really clear plan' despite boss's comments.

Hong Kong Federation of Students activists plan trip to meet Chinese premier Li Keqiang.

British Prime Minister makes comments in response to reports of Russian troops entering Ukraine.

Sub-standard drug supplies is suspected behind women's deaths as owners of pharmaceuticals firm arrested.

Baghdad troops retake town which holds country's largest oil refinery, government official says

New analysis shows more than 360,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with the disease

Norwegian physician treated many of 11,000 Palestinians injured in Gaza conflict at Shifa hospital.

The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee has proposed a range of 'radical' reforms.

Muslim men of all ages will now be allowed to attend prayers at the flashpoint compound.

Yesh Din human rights group has been tracking Palestinian complaints since 2005.

Islamic State and Nusra Front to unite in northern Syria in fight against Assad and moderate rebels.

Pentagon's military chief says ground troops may be required to retake city of Mosul.