POLITICS

Deputy secretary of state William Burns and two top Iranian ministers involved in US-Iran negotiations before accord was finalised.

Egypt's president signed a new bill into law on Sunday (November 24) restricting rallies and other public gatherings, in a move likely to raise fresh questions about the army-backed government's democratic credentials.

Shadow home secretary claims prime minister plays far dirtier than either Thatcher or Major.

Human Rights Watch condemns law banning large unsanctioned gatherings and giving police final say on whether demos can take place.

Cricketer-turned-politician leads blockade of key Nato route in Peshawar.

Slovak Togetherness-National Party leader Kotleba capitalises on poor economic climate and anti-Roma sentiment in country

Desert Island Discs offers politicians an ideal opportunity to fake some authenticity.

Ed Miliband has accused David Cameron of engaging in smears over the Co-op scandal and demanded a clean election.

Israel claims pact between Iran and major powers will embolden Iran to move ahead with its nuclear weapons programme.

Iran and six major world powers clinch landmark nuclear deal in Swiss city of Geneva.

Iran to get $4.2bn in foreign exchange in return for curbing its nuclear programme, including halting Arak research reactor construction.

Up to 10 million believed to have perished from 'extermination by hunger' during Stalin reign.

President of Central African Republic claims warlord wants to give himself up after eight years on the run.

Shakil Afridi accused in connection with death of boy after surgery complications.

Islands, known as Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, firmly on Chinese radar.

Optimism soars over fresh round of Geneva talks on Iran's nuclear programme as differences said to be narrow.

Detectives questioned Methodist minister from 1 am to 5 pm on 22 November.

Thousands of Texans at official memorial commemorating John F Kennedy's assassination in Dealey Plaza.

Tailless delta-wing drone named Lijian, or 'Sharp Sword' makes test run in southwestern China.

With deforestation on the rise, now is the time for the Brazilian leader to decide where she stands, says Richard George.

Families minister discovered she had breast cancer during routine mammogram in February.

Leading Tory claims David Cameron would rather rule with Nick Clegg than rely on MPs who distrust him.

Editor of influential Tory website expresses MPs' fears over Cameron's motives and ability to win.

Xi plans to promote his well-wishers in coming months as part of reshuffle at party, government and military.

22 people are killed after an oil pipeline explodes in the city of Qingdao, Chinese state media reports.

Man with open black umbrella in sunny Dallas on 23 November 1963 triggered wild conspiracies.

Palestine militant group marks 'Sigil Stone Operation' with anti-Israeli rhetoric.

The unmanned stealth vehicle is designed for Air Force and Navy operations for combat, tracking and reconnaissance.

Series of official events scheduled in Dallas, Texas, to mark anniversary of Kennedy's assassination.