POLITICS

British government drew up plans to allow Gaddafi to flee to another African country during conflict, says journalist Matthew d'Ancona

Madrid discussing switch to Western European time zone to enhance work productivity - a change which could finally end the siesta.

Councils' use of cameras should focus on fighting crime not making money, says government.

Sexuality of Conservative MP for Reigate sabotages bid to win automatic reselection to stand again, claim his supporters.

Forget Jerry Springer and Jeremy Kyle - BBC's Question Time is the only reality TV show in town.

Al-Shabaad insurgents' atrocities against hostages come to light.

Iran and P5+1 group - US, UK, France, Russia, China and Germany – agree new round of talks in Geneva to resolve issue within one year.

Indian High Commission uses old technology for secret documents after Edward Snowden's NSA revelations.

At least one dead after five-storey building in India's commercial capital collapses.

US and Russia agree on draft resolution on Syria's chemical weapons, ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock.

Nick Clegg's party to press ahead with inquiry despite police finding insufficient evidence to prosecute former election guru.

Barilla chairman said there is no place for homosexuals in his 'happy family' ads.

District of Dora and suburb of Sabaa al-Bour struck by bombings.

BT near-monopoly claim on broadband rollout adds to public distrust in big business.

President Hassan Rohani wants to resolve nuclear programme impasse within months.

Civil rights leader and world heavyweight champ among NSA snoop targets during Vietnam War.

Separatists attack ahead of talks between Indian and Pakistani prime ministers.

Senator speaks for more than 20 hours against healthcare reforms backed by President Obama.

No MP has ever faced public order offence charge before Brighton Pavilion representative.

Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls reminds voters of the worst days of the last Labour government, illustrated by Damian McBride, and Ed Miliband should sack him. But he won't.

Labour leader Ed Miliband is said to be planning a reshuffle of his top team after a poor summer and the need to present a fresh face for the 2015 election.

Labour boss defines his leadership with full-frontal assault on energy companies to pave way to Downing Street.

Australian PM has had close friendship with transgender lieutenant for over 30 years.

Police and witness reports suggest some insurgents managed to escape while the army-led operation was on.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says he will meet Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations gathering in New York.

7.8 magnitude quake in Baluchistan province damages thousands of houses and knocks off power supply.

Iranian president uses UN General Assembly address in New York to declare Tehran ready to engage in 'time-bound and results-oriented' nuclear talks.

Seventy-two people including five al-Shabaab gunmen and six security officers killed in Nairobi shopping centre attack.

US president says world more stable than five years ago but dangers remain.