POLITICS

Candidate who posted prophet Mohammed cartoon on Twitter and Lib Dem activist issue joint statement.

Delay in party action on Ryan Hope blamed on 'communications failure'.

Suggestions the Liberal Democrats are planning tax rises on the richest will move its election manifesto closer to Labour's.

Photographs of the conflict in Central African Republic.

Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham says children aren't given 'choice' of inhaling smoke

12 Years a Slave is capturing the public's imagination - but what about the real slavery in India's brick kilns?

Police confirm the man who died was 39 years old describes "sad" atmosphere

Islamist insurgents create mayhem and also attack Catholic church.

Best photos of the day: 28 January 2014.

As the uprising in Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has resigned, meeting one of the demonstrators' demands.

The location of the grave of Kim's grandfather indicates that his ancestry can be traced back to South Korea.

Top headlines and news on January 28, 2014.

Snowden leaks show spy agencies can hack phone apps including Angry Birds.

As protests continue in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities, Viktor Yanukovych backs out of tough anti-protest law.

Dr Belinda Brooks-Gordon explains why the Swedish model that criminalises clients is "extremely dangerous".

PM comment on 'reasonable' numbers of Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants adds to Tory rebel anger.

Scottish politician Alyn Smith has warned Canada to end its 'ban' on Irn Bru or face having its popstars banned from Europe

Army leader who ousted Mohammed Morsi mandated by SCAF to run for presidency

Tunisia has its fourth PM in three years: a sign that it is still in need of greater stability.

PM's response to Ed Balls pledge to reinstate 50% top rate adds to voter perception of Tories as friends of rich.

Ukraine's week of turmoil left high death toll but significant political reforms are still sought.

Yair Nethayanu's relationship with a non-Jewish Norwegian girl sparks outrage in Israel

Best photos of the day: 27 January 2014

News agency Yonhap claims all relatives of executed general have now been killed.

Latest UK, foreign and celebrity news and headlines on January 27, 2014.

Whistleblower says US spies on industries abroad in national interest.

British national Slym's body was found on fourth floor of Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok.

Targeted insurgent linked to both al-Qaida and its Somali affiliate al-Shabab.

UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi announces Syrian regime and opposition agree safe passage for women and children from war-torn Homs.