POLITICS

If we are serious about eliminating the Ukip threat, we must start engaging properly with their sympathisers.

Sanctions by Washington are highly personal attack on Russian president

The business secretary has suffered another bruising clash with MPs over the privatisation.

Militants in eastern Ukraine city smash their way into regional government building

Oxford University study shows that financial journalists have not unduly 'bashed bankers' between 2007 and 2013

International Monetary Fund report slashes growth prospects for eastern Europe amid an 'unusual constellation of risks'.

IDF to investigate video footage of soldier threatening to 'put a bullet in the head' of Palestinian in flashpoint town of Hebron

Pro-Russian militants take over local governor's offices in eastern city of Luhansk

The signing of a deal giving the US military greater access to bases in the Philippines has led to protests.

Gazprom warns deeper sanctions could lead to Europe's gas supplies being cut off.

The prime minister's pledges over an in-out vote are aimed at winning over Ukip voters.

Moscow accuses Brussels of doing Washington's bidding after EU slaps sanctions on individuals tied to Kremlin.

Best photos of the day: 29 April 2014.

The Russian rouble gained along with markets after Western leaders announced new sanctions over Ukraine.

List includes deputy prime minister Dmitry Kozak and Donestsk Republic leader Purgin

Russia's defence minister says military activities of Nato and US near Russian borders 'unprecedented'.

Director of the SFO has opened criminal investigation borne of suspicions of corruption in Ukraine.

Seoul vows to 'sternly respond' to Pyongyang's 'provocative act' as residents in nearby islands told to evacuate.

Kiev to seek compensation in European Court of Human Rights over losses incurred over Crimea

EPP candidate for the presidency of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, demanded apology over "sickening" comment

Controversial high-speed rail link expected to win crucial Commons vote despite growing opposition

White House and EU announce fresh Russia sanctions targets over failure to implement Geneva agreement.

Police called to Beit She'an to disperse about 100 haredi yeshiva students partying on eve of Shoah commemoration.

Fresh racism storm for Ukip with comments as Enflield Council hopeful who slurred Henry turns out to be South African

Rebels building own mortars, rocket launchers and armoured vehicles in struggle against Syrian army

Syrian President ignores opponents' calls to step down as he submits nomination to run for re-election.

Senior Liberal Democrats have reportedly warned the party it could lose all 11 EU parliament seats

Inquiry launched into whether Rochdale Council blocked attempts to prosecute Lib Dem MP for child abuse

Abbas claims the Holocaust was 'heinous', yet he and his regime continue to endorse it.