POLITICS

Abu Zubaydah and Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri bring first case against Poland at ECHR.

Education secretary and Labour shadow indulge in blame game over education standards.

Rape allegation centring on mentally disabled villager used as excuse to clear squatter refugees.

Olympic hero's bravery could transform the lives of hundreds of gay, lesbian and bisexual sportspeople

Mayor of London's low IQ jeer comes back to haunt him in quiz by radio host Nick Ferrari.

Economy turning corner yet many Tories remain gloomy and look to George Osborne to lift morale.

Key motion to oust government rejected despite mass protests demanding resignation of president.

Seoul's move follows China declaration of Air Defence Identification Zone over Diaoyu/Senkaku islands.

Brig Gen Miki Edelstein says Gaza's ruling group acting as border police to control militant attacks.

Power cut in middle of televised presidential address blacks out much of the country.

Jang Song-taek dismissed from North Korea's National Defence Commission and associates executed.

Communist Party mouthpiece scorns David Cameron meeting with Dalai Lama.

As Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra vows not to quit, police refuse to use force against demonstrators in Bangkok.

PM Najib Mikati announces troops to bring in tighter security in northern town after deadly sectarian clashes.

Feminists back pro-EU demonstrations in Kiev with urine protest outside Ukrainian embassy in Paris.

Deal will see energy bills increase by less than planned but will consumers be reassured?

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Vatican talks with pontiff.

UN high commissioner Navi Pillay accuses Damascus regime of authorising crimes against humanity.

Sara Ayech, of Greenpeace UK, tells us that the battle to free the Arctic 30 is only just beginning.

First ladies Michelle Obama and Peng Liyuan join 100-day milestone for giant panda at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Beijing delegation includes PM's stepfather-in-law, Tory party donor and neighbour.

Several people killed in fresh Islamist offensive, according to reports

Iran news agency warns that erstwhile enemies planning Stuxnet-style attack in retaliation for Geneva deal.

Kiev pro-EU demonstrators chant 'Revolution' while President Yanukovich attempts dialogue.

Free trade agreement could be worth £1.8bn a year for UK.

Bangkok set for more protests as secret talks mediated by army fail with Yingluck Shinawatra rejecting demand to step down.

Chancellor says everyone should achieve equality of opportunity - but not equality of outcome.

Chancellor George Osborne will use his autumn statement to highlight the recovery and regain some political ground from Labour.

Diplomatic sources claim London is holding secret talks with US and Hezbollah to bring stability to Middle East.