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Margaret Hodge says providers are spending less than half promised on 'harder-to-help' claimants.

Cameron also warned of 'glaring absence' of people from ethnic minorities in top business positions.

Scottish cities are also seeking greater devolved power over tax and spending at a local level.

Tehran to establish 'parallel army' to help Bashar al-Assad's forces in Syria.

President Barack Obama signals he is ready to work with Republicans on getting through legislative business.

US President Barack Obama says the "number one mission" in Syria is to get Isis out of Iraq.

TTP-JA spokesperson says he has warned Indian Prime Minister Modi that India could be attacked next.

Russian leader wins for second year in a row to knock Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping into 2nd and 3rd place.

American Jewish voters align with Obama administration on Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iranian deal, survey shows

BREAKING: One child in critical condition, according to separatist official, after shell strikes city amid escalating violence.

Yemen's former president Ali Abdullah Saleh said the US has threatened him with sanctions.

US Central Command announces further strikes against radical Islamists near Kobani and Sinjar.

Myanmar opposition leader criticises two years without significant reforms

Exclusive: The Labour MP tells IBTimes UK that there is a strong business case for more diversity.

Thousands of protesters expected in London to rise up against 'evil' corporations and governments.

Joint Counter Terror Center say country's decision to send troops to Iraq could leave it 'exposed' to terror.

Prominent political risk analyst reveals the senate change will lead to a refocus away from domestic policy

Unrest and rioting marred Jerusalem since killing of Palestinian teenager in July.

BREAKING: Islamist faction take credit for attack which killed one and wounded 13 in holy city.

Rebel-held town has not seen violence for 5 months until now, thanks to a successful truce between rebels and Assad loyalists.

Jordan recalled ambassador over escalating clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque in East Jerusalem.

Elections took place to elect a Prime Minister in Donetsk and Luhansk on Sunday.

The Labour Party leader accused the Prime Minister of being a "don't know" leader

Denis Cuspert seen holding a severed head and speaking in German in gruesome video.

Citizens Advice says that no-one should have to face a winter in a cold, dark home.

Russia is set to ban iPhones, iPads and access to iCloud, according to reports.

Lord Ashcroft poll finds Ed Miliband's party holds a three point lead across 12 constituencies.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said breakaway regions would receive gas and electricity.

Republican obstructionist fulfils decades-long dream of leading the Senate, after 30 years of service.