POLITICS

Police fire tear gas and water cannons as protesters attempt to march on Taksim Square.

Anti-government anger mounts after police accused of heavy-handed tactics in quelling local demonstrations.

Assad regime in talks with MiG for fighter jets in a direct challenge to EU which lifted arms embargo on rebels recently.

Biggest growing force in UK politics refuses to rule out going for Clegg's seat.

Crackdown on demonstrators in Istanbul's central Taksim Square over plan to turn city-centre park into shopping mall.

Panorama TV investigation of Fiji lobbying allegations sparks Patrick Mercer's resignation.

European Central Bank accused by anti-capitalism protesters of driving austerity in eurozone.

Durables and energy products purchases also show increase.

Hezbollah hand seen in terror attacks in Cyprus, Thailand, India, Georgia, and Kenya.

More graffiti attacks as Israeli cabinet is debate labelling price tag attacks as terrorism

American woman and unidentified Western Muslim, said to have been fighting for rebels, also killed in clash near Turkish border.

Tension in Golan Heights rising as Assad vows to hit back at Israel if it attacks Syria.

Several thousand anti-capitalist demonstrators blocked access to the European Central Bank building in Frankfurt on Friday (May 31), in a protest against the handling of Europe's debt crisis.

Britain pledges legal fight with EU over discrimination against EU nationals claiming social security in UK.

Housing ministry confirms building plans that critics warn will sabotage John Kerry peace efforts.

Doctors and ministry of health fail in supreme court appeal to win termination for woman whose pregnancy threatens her life.

Delivery of first batch of S-300 missiles in wake of EU ending embargo raises fears of further tension with Israel.

The European Union Commission says it will take Britain to court over its benefits system, saying the current UK system discriminates against other EU nationals.

Afghan security forces on Thursday (May 30) said they arrested six suspected militants believed to be planning an attack on the government, after an anti-insurgency operation in Kabul.

New Mexico man Luis Briones held over collision fuelled by sex and drink.

Majority polled approve of PM's decision to take sunshine break in Ibiza after soldier's death in Woolwich.

Cameron's former spin doctor says Mayor of London waiting in the wings for PM to lead Conservatives to disaster.

The services sector grew 3.2%, counterbalancing a 0.2% dip in the production of goods.

Radical feminist members staged topless protests in support of activist in custody

Burmese government accused of inaction over fresh clashes between Buddhists and Muslims.

An interest-rate cut could be the need of the hour to fill a 'physical' and an 'economic' hole that emerges owing to slowing mining activity and investments.

Philip Hammond admits up to 85 Afghan nationals being held at temporary MoD facility in Afghanistan.

Radical Islamic suspect arrested by French police in Yvelines.

UN Human Rights Council likely to condemn presence of foreign fighters in Syria.