Conservative MP drops bombshell on David Cameron by joining Ukip.
Israel and Hamas have declared victory, but the war ended with major losses on both sides.
Conservative official says military action will not happen without a parliamentary vote this close to general election.
Douglas Carswell quits Conservatives and declares prime minister "is not serious" about EU reform.
Counting Women In report reveals UK dropped to 65th in global league table of female representation
EXCLUSIVE: The Labour leader is examining alternatives to local police commissioners but is set to scrap the current system.
Separatist chief says thousands of Russian citizens fighting in Ukraine's restive eastern regions.
South China Sea territorial dispute led to riots in Vietnam.
Protesters have taken to the streets of Pakistan demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif step down.
Local police commissioner is under pressure to quit but there are bigger questions about what Labour ministers knew
Egypt says hydro-electric dam could disrupt river Nile's water flow to Egypt.
Chief backer of militant group Hamas "ready to contribute" to territory's reconstruction.
London mayor and Ukip leader appeal to voters and could cause Cameron problems.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen confirms military alliance to deploy forces at new bases in post-Soviet states.
At least three Malaysian women travelled to Iraq and Syria to offer sexual favours for Islamic militants.
The Gaza war left more than 2,200 people dead, caused widespread destruction in the densely populated coastal territory.
Manezh Square McDonald's ordered to close for 90 days for violating sanitary rules
Nigerian military insist Cameroon flight was 'tactical'.
European equities are now playing catch up to Wall Street.
Announcement made after Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko held direct talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Pyongyang's foreign ministry pours scorns on US for its handling of the shooting of an unarmed black teenager.
Finance Secretary John Swinney confirms Scotland won't pay debt if it doesn't keep the pound
US Coast Guard's Monomoy was on routine mission in international waters during brief encounter.
Farage will be up against former UKIP leader Craig MacKinlay in South Thanet seat.
New poll reveals 16% of French public are somewhat or very favourable to terror group.
Last night's debate presented the worst of all possible worlds for Alistair Darling.
The prime minister knows Boris wants his job, but thinks he is better inside the tent for the election
New 'supercavitation' technology moves China step closer to supersonic underwater travel.
Mayor of London to stand in safe Conservative seat in west London.
Downing Street say prime minister only watched news coverage of Salmond/Darling referendum debate