POLITICS

ICC investigation to be opened into alleged crimes by UK forces against Iraqi detainees between 2003 and 2008.

Joseph Eid's photos of people returning to their homes in Homs.

Syria mediator to step down from one of the toughest jobs in the diplomatic world, says UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon

Racism claim rears head again only days after Nigel Farage posed with black people and Asians in 'Clause 4 moment'

The number of tourists visiting Egypt tumbled in March as instability continues to deter holidaymakers.

Pfizer boss Ian Read has failed to calm fears of a committee of MPs or party leaders over the planned AstraZeneca mega-bid.

Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev says GDP likely to shrink for second straight quarter

Airport Commission weighs up four final plans for rivals' airport expansion

Two polls putting the Tories ahead of Labour cannot be too easily dismissed.

Russian foreign ministry says sanctions will deter peace efforts as presidential election approaches

Pontiff offers Martian metaphor in message of inclusion during homily at Vatican Mass

A House of Lords report has urged the government to revive momentum over TTIP.

Russian energy giant says Kiev has half the gas supplies it needs to cover the winter without problems

China's foreign minister Wang Yi calls on John Kerry to show neutrality as China and Vietnam square up.

Levada Centre poll finds 94% of Russian public get news on development from broadcasters controlled by Moscow

US Air Force's Global Hawk drones set to begin routine surveillance flights from Japan's Misawa Air Base.

Best photos of the day: 13 May 2014.

Jordanian ambassador to Libya Fawaz al-Itan has been released by his captors and is on his way home.

Research note adds that an independent Scotland would take with it liabilities of between £112bn and £145bn

Washington shares commercial satellite imagery with Nigerian government in intensified search for abducted school girls.

China's investment in east Africa infrastructure marks shift to relationship building and resource exploitation

London Chamber of Commerce calls for Labour-style policy of seizing unused land to beat housing crisis

Politicians have attacked Gary Barlow for avoiding tax but no pressure for return of OBE

In light of Edward Snowden's spying revelations, Leo Selvaggio wants you to wear his face in public in order to hide from CCTV cameras.

Self-proclaimed separatist leader Denis Pushilin asks Moscow to absorb eastern Ukrainian region.

Syrians who fled wartorn city of Homs get first glimpse of devastation of two years of intense fighting

The prime minister has now ruled out resigning over two referendums.

European Union slaps sanctions on 13 individuals and two companies after separatist referendum held in eastern Ukraine

East African leaders sign deal with China to replace century-old colonial rail track