POLITICS

Rogue sergeant, who tried to commit suicide, caught and admitted to hospital.

Europe Economics report, commissioned by Business for Britain, says 'only very considerable reforms' will prevent this

Jordan deploys troops near its border crossings amid rebels' advance in western Iraq.

The UK Chancellor is considering an east-west high-speed railway to boost non-London economic growth.

Shiite Iran's top cleric says US using sectarian divide in Iraq as ruse for re-occupying country.

In an interview Obama said that overcoming the militant group will be a global challenge.

North Korean state news agency KCNA dismisses Julie Bishop as American stooge after comments to US media.

Rand Paul said the US government has been supporting Isis in Syria and funding its allies.

At least 16 people killed and dozens injured as jets bomb residential areas in the town of Muhassan, near Iraq border.

The comedian took part in a march to mark the one year anniversary of the formation of the People's Assembly.

Investigators said they are taking no chances with the piglets while the country is on high alert for terror attacks.

David Blunkett: divisive, decisive, a unique character in politics.

Oil to jump if conflict spreads to southern Iraq, where most production sites are based.

Grand Ayatollah says if Isis jihadists' march is not repelled, there will be all-round regret.

Traders keen on gold above psychologically important $1,300 an ounce level.

Assange fields questions on Modi, World Cup, bitcoin and Edward Snowden on Reddit.

Lebanese security forces detain men suspected of plot to assassinate leading Shiite politician Nabih Berri.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE have showered Egypt with billions of aid dollars since Islamist president was ousted.

Week-long ceasefire to last until 27 June following Ukrainian President's phone-call with Vladimir Putin.

Japanese assembly member Ayaka Shiomura subjected to sexist abuse during a debate on support for childrearing

Commander of Sunni group fighting alongside Isis issues ultimatum to Maliki administration.

Cameron has said he plans no action against Tory who tweeted he might punch Muslim journalist in the throat.

Vast natural gas reserves off Cyprus's southern shore will add further strain to historic Cyprus-Turkey feud.

Hamas stages dozens of military-style summer camps for young Palestinians in Gaza Strip

Two highly-critical reports have pitched the government's struggling welfare reforms into a fresh crisis.

Taliban and al-Qaeda insurgent camps under intense attack as thousands flee mountainous region.

"There is No Life Without Jihad" shows Australian and British Mujahideen committing to moving their holy war westward across the Middle East.

Tanker loaded with contentious Iraqi Kurdish oil cargo set to dock in Israel after weeks at sea.

Columnist and journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown vows not to shut up as Fabricant apologises.