Flooding crisis means rail operators could make first class available to all.
MPs say government underestimates number of students who never clear their loan debt.
The Italian economy has made a quarterly gain for the first time in more than two years as Prime Minister Enrico Letta is ousted by his party.
Nigel Farage said female candidates would 'dominate' election coverage under this leadership.
Latest news on what is happening in Africa.
Former Labour cabinet minister survives calls for resignation over floods crisis.
The winners of the World Press Photo of the Year 2014 competition.
Labour holds onto a safe seat but will Ukip's second place signify anything more long-term?
Families of protesters who burn themselves to death barred from social security.
German Chancellor's imminent meeting with Ukraine opposition figures likely seen as rebuttal of US interference in crisis.
The House of Cards is a brilliant warts-and-all expose of US politics, says seasoned Washington watcher Joseph Curl.
Statement by Commander Khalifa Haftar calls for formation of presidential committee
Biggest Moscow-Cairo weapons deal as post-Morsi regime seen leaning towards Russia.
Thousands of Thai security forces descend on capital Bangkok to evict protests from state-run buildings.
Prime minister will quit after Democratic Party leader urged new government.
Profile of the Mayor of Florence and head of Democratic Party seeks Italy's top job
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week
Mayor of Florence tells Democratic Party meeting time for Italy to turn page
A Ukrainian judge involved in cases against anti-government activists was shot several times.
Outlook positive says National Audit Office, despite £754 million increase in cost of carriers.
Many countries in Asia are investing heavily in arms, raising concerns about global security.
Labour's shadow chancellor hits back at the Scottish independence 'Yes campaign'
Labour keeps up challenge on prime minister over spending to tackle the flooding crisis.
Tories, Lib Dems and Labour all say Scots cannot keep sterling if they go independent.
Long-simmering Telangana issue comes to boil as government tries to table Andhra Pradesh re-organisation bill.
Best photos of the day: 13 February 2014
Palestinian health ministry said it used State of Palestine mark for a year without problems.
Konheim is the latest of the richest 1% in America to hit back at rest of the nation
Comedian needs 100,000 signatures to spark parliamentary debate on drug law reform.
Ian Richardson makes explosive new claim about the former Conservative Chief Whip