POLITICS

Protests continue after the Sultan of Brunei implemented sharia law in his country.

Syrian government forces raise a flag in the besieged city of Homs as rebels withdraw.

Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week.

Chinese leader pledges not to interfere with internal politics on back of massive aid and investment packages

Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev appear to wearing army uniform during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Ostrich politicians refuse to consider general election consequences posed by Scotland voting for independence

The Balkan country is looking for a deal worth around $1.5bn from the International Monetary Fund.

Vietnam claims China rammed its ships near the Chinese oil rig in disputed waters in South China Sea.

Best photos of the day: 8 May 2014.

Russian markets are set for their best week since March after President Vladimir Putin backed Ukraine's presidential election.

Protesters move quickly after Yingluck's Puea Thai party named a replacement for ousted premier.

Minister of justice and secretary general of finance department resign in runup to European elections

44% say they would be more likely to support a party if it was tough on big business

Stocks and bonds hit seven-week high on apparent softening of hardline stance by Moscow

A poll has revealed that Britons trust David Cameron most to manage the economy

Rebels are blocking oil exports from the eastern ports of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider.

Vietnam marks game-changing Viet Minh victory that pushed France out of Indochina

British National Party leader's racism exposed in Police records and interview transcripts

If Russia backs a referendum in Donbass it could have dramatic implications on the Ukrainian presidential elections.

In exactly 365 days the UK goes to the polls in one of the most unpredictable elections in decades

FBI agent arrested in Karachi airport faces anti-terrorism charges in local court.

Best photos of the day: 7 May 2014.

Ukraine's interim government allocates $1bn to central bank's foreign currency reserves and the rest to the state budget.

The US offers help to Nigeria in finding the abducted school girls.

Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Thailand's constitutional court removes Yingluck and nine other cabinet members for abuse of power.

Barack Obama, describing abductions as 'heartbreaking' and 'outrageous', sends team of US experts to Nigeria.

British Chambers of Commerce survey also shows that only 11% said that Scotland should become independent

Scottish Chambers of Commerce said Whitehall should heed the warning of business concerns in BCC survey