POLITICS

US secretary of state John Kerry has quoted the late British prime minister Margaret Thatcher to emphasis there is no better partner than UK.

Former cabinet minister 'victim of vendetta' over voicemail hacking investigation.

War correspondent kidnapped in April says Syrian revolution has 'turned into something dangerous'.

Robinson, aka Stephen Lennon, held for inciting supporters to defy restrictions on route.

Spread of banned weapons is 'an evil we must stand up to', foreign secretary warns.

Turkey sends up F-16s after Russian-made Sukhoi Su-24 detected on radar.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton urges Washington to await UN inspectors' report.

Former senator acted as go-between for Berlusconi and mob, claims court.

President returns to US with little to show from G20 meeting in St Petersburg.

PM claims Britain 'invented most things worth inventing' and was key to beating slavery and fascism, while Tory colleague calls Putin 'a tosser'.

The notion of a special bond between Britain and America is an anachronism which will jeopardise British lives in Syria, says Gareth Platt.

US president Barack Obama will address America on Syria Tuesday

Russian president says he met US president Obama but they 'stick with their guns'.

Conservative elder statesman warns of dangerous international consequences of move against Ghouta reprisal.

Labour's ex-elections coordinator warns that plans to reform union links could threaten chances of election victory.

Edward Snowden leaks reveal NSA and GCHQ ability to circumvent technology designed to protect privacy.

Landing ship Nikolai Filchenkov, with unidentified cargo on board, likely heading towards Syrian coast.

Dutch Supreme Court says Netherlands liable for failure to protect Bosniaks in July 1995.

Former prime minister warns that failure to intervene could lead to region becoming haven for extremism.

Non-governmental organisation registered in March to get round status challenge.

Letter by leading thinktank condemns Barclays' 'unnecessary' decision to close money-transfers in Somalia

Warning comes after US intelligence intercepts Iranian order to target interests in Middle East if Syria attacked.

US and France push for action against Assad regime while Russia insists on credible evidence on chemical weapons use.

Manchester chief constable defends tactics in which officers focus on known core of persistent offenders.

Commons vote against military action in reprisal for Ghouta gas attack undermines prime minister at St Petersburg summit.

Full text of letter sent by Pope Francis to Russian President ahead of G20 Summit.

Pope Francis makes 'heartfelt appeal' for peace in Syria in letter to Russian president.

Beijing calls on those behind Ghouta chemical attacks to own up but brands unilateral US action illegal.

Advisory warns of 'highly effective' Syrian Electronic Army breaches of military and news outlet web addresses.