POLITICS

IBTimesUK looks at one of the rising stars of politics in Europe, Italy's comedian turned politician Beppe Grillo.

National Democratic Alliance, led by Narendra Modi, forecast to emerge single largest party, drubbing Congress.

US to send two more destroyers capable of launching ballistic missiles, as tensions simmer on the Korean peninsula.

Female candidates in the Afghanistan election face physical violence and threats on the campaign trail.

Brent crude shed 1.3% for week as a whole as Libya uncertainty impacts prices.

Price-sensitive physical buyers again back in bullion market.

Candidates with chance to win presidency are Abdullah Abdullah, Arshaf Ghani and Zalmai Rassoul.

US police officer's arrest in India seen as retaliation over Delhi-Washington diplomatic row.

People determined to cast their vote despite Islamist group's attempts to disrupt election.

Uk Independence Party leader admits he is at odds with party over drugs principles

Investors anxious over Turkey prime minister's next move after vowing to pursue 'traitors'.

FN's chief Le Pen says laity in the public sphere is priority of mayor elects with the anti-immigration party

Russia's 'next targets to annex' are outlined in alleged telephone recording between Russian Ambassadors Igor Chubarov and Sergei Bakharev

Protesters throw stones and rotting rubbish at riot police, who respond with water cannon and pepper spray.

IBtimesUK looks at scandal involving money aimed at helping Rwandan genocide survivors.

Ukraine's interim Prime Minister says the government is in talks to import natural gas from Europe

How have companies been affected by the sanctions imposed on Russia?

Nigeria military kills over thirty insurgents in northern Nasarawa State.

Best photos of the day: 4 April 2014.

IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to Vashi Dominguez CEO at Vashi.com

Lebanon receives 2500 refugees every day and has the highest ratio of refugees per capita in the world.

Also known as Dmitry Firtash, the oligarch was arrested and ordered to pay €125m in bail

IDF jets fire numerous air strikes on Gaza in retaliation for four rockets fired into Southern Israel.

Ex-North Korean spy lifts lid on secretive regime.

Israel's chief negotiator Tzipi Livni says decision prompted by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas' bid to sign international conventions

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

The minister took just 30 seconds to offer a personal apology for he way she dealt with expenses inquiry.

Documents leaked to Associated Press show US behind creation of Cuban social network ZunZuneo

David Cameron has continued his tour of the regions aimed at keeping the political advantage after budget and recovery