POLITICS

Dmytro Bulatov is the third protester to be kidnapped and tortured as the unrest in Ukraine may turn into civil war.

Although nothing concrete has emerged from conference, UN special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi optimistic of further talks between Assad side and rebels.

PM walks away from battle with rebel MPs and relies on Labour to win the day.

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

Leaked draft of Australia's Behavioural Code reveals asylum seekers could be deported for spitting.

Thailand's government says it will go ahead with an election this weekend.

Archbishops of Canterbury and York write to heads of state demanding respect for homosexuals.

Liberal Democrat peer in three-car crash near Crewkerne that killed one 49-year-old man.

Boris Johnson's underhand tactics have forced London's tube workers into this action.

Dominic Raab rebels refuse to back down over threats to defeat government on immigrant criminals.

Song re-released in protest at anti-gay comments of Ukip councillor David Silvester is a hit again.

Beppe Grillo's Anti-establishment party accuse widely-respected president of "infringing the Constitution".

Amnesty offered to arrested protesters met with contempt by opposition.

South Sudan government partly meets rebels' demands while rebel leader Machar still denies coup claims.

Local authorities should have more control on sex establishments.

Same sex relationships existed in Africa before the colonisation era, proving that gays are not "un-African"

Best photos of the day: 30 January 2014.

US and Chinese delegations 'well-informed' about closed-door discussions.

Unidentified Congressional aides tell Reuters sanctions could be put in place if Kiev fails to quell violence and restore order quickly.

Labour MP tells PM to say sorry for Margaret Thatcher's handling of bitter year-long dispute.

Former BBC chief to answer MPs' questions...again.

Bennett told to apologise for rant against PM's claim that settlers could live under Palestinian rule.

Johnson shakes off cold water thrown on water cannon scheme, during a session before the London Assembly committee.

Protesters prevent two Islamic courts from trying 13 men accused of homosexuality.

Home secretary says sanctuary will be given to Syrians facing 'grave risk'.

US President Barack Obama said 2014 should be the year to finally close the prison.

Rebel moves to stop criminal immigrants claiming they have a family life to avoid deportation.

Recorded interview on France 3 TV with late Libyan dictator allegedly reveals he helped ex-French president.

House Speaker not impressed by US President's State of the Union speech.