POLITICS

Ukraine's political upheveal has sent oil prices rocketing.

President Toomas Ilves calls for ground troops to deter Russian advances

Best photos of the day: 16 April 2014.

Iran's government voted to discuss a ban on vasectomies and a tightening of birth control

The number of people who use food banks has nearly trebled in the course of a year

Scores of Russian soldiers are reportedly entering Ukraine through eastern borders amid escalating crisis.

Rebels in South Sudan claim seizure of capital of oil-rich Unity state

University prepares students as internet ambassadors to fight anti-Semitism 'deligitimisation' of Israel

Ukraine has recaptured a small airport previously occupied, says government.

Education secretary's drafting of Met's Peter Clarke sends out wrong signals, say critics

Namibians are dying of cancers and unexplained illnesses years after working in Uranium mines.

Republican presidential nominee and Fox News commentator makes claim at 'freedom debate'.

Higher food prices push up rate of inflation after showing a dip earlier.

State security service says unnamed bank transferred millions to militants before takeover

Ukip leader threatens legal action over claims about his use of EU allowances

I was six weeks old in April 1989 - here's what Hillsborough means to me.

Swindon mayor quits after mongols comment during council meeting.

The Old Grain Store office is at the heart of an expenses allegation facing Nigel Farage.

China condemns Britain for interfering in domestic affairs after human rights report labels country a 'concern'.

Best photos of the day: 15 April 2014.

The NHS is in peril as the budget freeze could mean major cuts, a report claims.

25 years after Hillsborough tragedy the inquests are still going on - but the truth must come to light

Western leaders are considering more economic sanctions against Moscow after unrest in Ukraine's east.

Ed Balls, shadow chancellor, says the Labour Party 'won't stop talking about the cost of living crisis'

Europe is better prepared to deal with a disruption to Russian gas supplies than it was last time

Admiral Sir George Zambellas says an independent Scotland will damage Britain's defences

Obama says protesters must surrender their arms, while Putin asks US president to help prevent more bloodshed.

Key meeting between Didier Burkhalter and Ukraine's Arseny Yatsenyuk marred by flag mixup.

An informal economy has developed in Syria as warlords and profiteers search for the cash to fund their war machines