POLITICS

Syria's foreign minister tells UN General Assembly anti-Assad rebels eat human hearts and sever limbs while victims are alive.

Even close allies describe Berlusconi move to pull PDL ministers from Italian coalition as 'awful'.

Labour leader Ed Miliband furious at article claiming famous Marxist father hated Britain.

Sasan Aghlani considers intentions of Iran's new president and explores chance of genuine rapprochement with US.

Chancellor restates economic credentials while announcing fuel tax freeze and suggesting next Tory government will run surplus.

Medical examination by veterinary doctors confirm rape.

Share prices in France, UK and United States came under strong pressure on Monday (September 30), hit by fears the uncertain outcome of Italy's political situation could propel the euro zone back into a crisis many were hoping it was recovering from.

Looters make off with expensive watches, jewels and electronic gadgets from upmarket Kenyan mall.

Islamist extremists' attack on College of Agriculture in Yobe state kills 78 students.

One more lawmaker from Golden Dawn party appeared on Sunday (September 29) before an investigating magistrate to hear the official charges levelled against the far-right group.

Assad stresses intention to co-operate as Syrian forces attack rebels in Raqqa.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond heckled by old soldier, while noisy NHS demonstrations take place outside.

Five Golden Dawn MPs in custody in Greece following murder of activist Pavlos Fyssas.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron denies claims made in new behind-the-scenes book.

Education Secretary Michael Gove claims that some UK schools are being unduly influenced by fundamentalists.

David Cameron's suggestion that Ed Miliband's energy freeze plan is 'nuts' suggests the Tories have been spooked by the populist move.

Gunmen from Boko Haram open fire in school dormitory – dozens believed killed.

Five MPs walk out of coalition as Berlusconi faces expulsion from parliament following tax fraud conviction.

At least 30 people have been killed and 70 wounded in an attack on a busy market in Peshawar.

US Senate Majority leader Harry Reid threatens to veto amended Republican bill to avert shutdown.

Israeli prime minister likely to give Obama update on Iran's nuclear programme as Iran-US relations show signs of thawing

Death toll now stands at 72 following al-Shabaab attack in Kenya on Saturday 21 September.

Iranian President Hassan Rohani is met with eggs, shoes - and a few cheers - when he lands in Tehran.

UN Inspectors will begin checks of weapons on 1 October following UN resolution.

As demonstrators gather to protest outside the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, are these the first rumblings of another 'Winter of Discontent'?

Thousands of people took to streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum to demand resignation of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.

Far-right chief one of several Golden Dawn members detained on charges of forming a criminal organisation.

Comments come amid protests by Saudi women seeking to end ban on driving.

The College of Arms unveils a brand new Conjugal Coat of Arms symbolising the union of the Middleton and Windsor families.