POLITICS

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

Nuclear powers are unlikely to give up their weapons after seeing what has happened to Ukraine.

Jeremy Hunt has overruled independent pay bodies to block an increase for thousands of nurses.

Global uncertainties boost bullion's safe-haven status.

Ed Miliband receives mixed reviews for EU policy leaving Tories in a fix.

William Hague announces that Russia and United States to meet in London to discuss Ukraine crisis.

Traditional safe-havens such as Swiss franc and Japanese yen also gain.

Prime minister Tony Abbott announces fleet of surveillance planes with wingspans longer than Boeing 737s

Fresh bout of leadership wrangling suggests Tories have written off outright victory at the next election.

Are We Fit to Frack? report says 'robust' regulations needed for UK fracking industry to avoid pollution and wildlife damage

African tyrant uses taxpayer's money for daughter's lavish wedding as country nears bankruptcy.

Ukraine cand Sochi send Russian President's approval ratings sky-rocketing.

Best photos of the day: 13 March 2014.

Politicians say regulator should continue its investigations into excessive profits in the energy sector

Gunmen in Cairo's Zaitoun District have shot at an army bus, killing one officer and injuring three more.

Bolzano province's Freiheitlichen party accused of claiming back sex shop bill from taxpayer

Israeli tanks fire shells into Gaza Strip in retaliation for mortar assault

Nigel Farage and Annabelle Fuller deny rumours of an affair.

Investigation reveals Christie offered metal 9/11 wreckage to political allies as gifts in return for favours.

Prince of Wales's letters to government ministers could be published after judges verdict.

Cameron states his support for a two-state solution and rejection of boycotts against Israel as Netanyahu is heckled.

Investors buying in India even as they offload shares in Brazil, Russia and China.

Labour leader accused of fudge over whether voters get to decide on membership of EU

David Cameron to support peace talks and boost British-Israeli trade links in first visit to Israel since becoming PM.

Best photos of the day: 12 March 2014.

Police and protesters clash following death of teenager hit by canister last year.

Netherlands may probe allegations that SBM Offshore bribed Petrobras officials $139m.

Iata claims Venezuela is blocking billions in foreign airline payments

US chairwoman of intelligence committee Dianne Feinstein accuses CIA of intimidating Senate staff