POLITICS

Photos of volunteers young and old joining the Iraqi Army to fight Islamic militants.

The main purpose of open prisons is to test prisoners in conditions similar to those that they will face in the community

The thaw in relations between UK and Iran have been given urgency by the Iraq crisis but fears remain.

Israel has intensified its hunt for three Jewish teenagers who went missing on 12 June.

Controversial Facebook posts and whatsapp messages are under more intense scrutiny.

Brent's premium to the August WTI contract stood at $6.69 in early trade.

Baiji oil refinery is the country's largest and provides oil to the Iraqi capital Baghdad among other domestic outlets.

The Government of President Goodluck Jonathan seems to be in a state of permanent, enfeebled hand wringing over the fate of the pupils.

Government review backs plans to extend shark cull for three years.

Christina Fernandez defiant after US Supreme Court rules against Argentina.

Voting website organiser said distributed denial-of-service attacks have overwhelmed the server

Ibrahim Mehleb leads Egypt's newly-installed government with a vow to revitalise the economy.

Oil supply-side shock can limit the extent of monetary adjustment possible in Asia.

Belka was caught on tape discussing the removal of Poland's finance minister Jacek Rostowski

Iraqi official voices grave concern over crisis created by Isis as Barack Obama considers military action.

Senior official conveys birthday greetings to the Queen wishing 'British people well-being and prosperity'.

Angela Merkel is said to be determined that Jean-claude Juncker should become next EU Commission president.

China will pump billions of pounds into the UK's projects sector, so long as Cameron doesn't mention Tibet.

Communist leader poses inside Soviet-era submarine and gives field guidance to crew.

The latest survey shows immigration is voters' biggest concern for their jobs.

Western region blighted by Uighur unrest sees 13 people executed for violent crimes and terrorism.

Head of Gazprom Alexei Miller said Ukraine threatened to tap Russian gas bound for Europe.

US Secretary of State says open to talks with Iran and won't rule out military cooperation in Iraq.

Gove's ex-adviser Dominic Cummings accuses Cameron of having no sense of purpose.

Witnesses say Iraqi troops shot down dozens of civilians in Mosul.

The Welsh Affairs Committee says it will weigh up environmental risks against the economic benefits.

Syrian activist groups confirm deaths of at least 20 people in strike in al-Sukkari district.

Disappearance of sergeant kidnapped by Taliban to be investigated after his return to US medical facility.

Gazprom spokesman says the company will not deliver any gas to Ukraine unless it receives a pre-payment.