POLITICS

Custody of the Holy Land dismiss reports that father Francois Murad and other two Franciscan priests were beheaded in northern Syria.

Bomb disposal expert depicted doing life-risking job in the Jalalabad province.

Deputy prime minister goes further than David Cameron by categorically rejecting improved salary.

Chancellor Angela Merkel accuses Washington of 'unacceptable Cold War behaviour'.

Turkey pondering reaction to latest leak on NSA snooping on embassies.

Opposition movement Tamarud demand President Morsi's resignation after mass protests

Leaks suggest NSA 'targeted' diplomatic missions of France, Japan and Turkey for bugging.

Fire crews killed in central Arizona town of Yarnell and many homes evacuated outside Phoenix.

Top European officials have expressed outrage at the NSA targeting the embassies of a number of US allies including France, Italy, Greece, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, India and Turkey for bugging.

German Chancellor Merkel welcomes Croatia and urges country to press on with reforms.

US President makes emotional visit to place where Mandela was jailed

Terrorism, overseas development and Afghanistan high on agenda for talks in Pakistan.

Pyongyang aims 240mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers straight at Seoul.

IBTimes UK reports on a strange day in Woolwich as EDL mingle with mourners of all nationalities.

Latest NSA whistleblower leaks claim that US spooks bugged European Union offices in Washington.

New leaks suggest NSA bugged EU authorities and infiltrated computer networks.

Fears of violence run high as anti-Mursi protesters flock to Cairo's Tahrir Square, while demonstrations are also planned in Alexandria and Suez.

IBTimes UK reports from the scene as EDL supporters lead tributes to murdered soldier Lee Rigby.

Father of American fugitive Edward Snowden admits his son 'betrayed the government' and broke the law, but insists he is not a traitor to his country.

Three people, including American, killed in violence as protesters gather at Tahrir Square in Cairo.

Government documents show Ecuadorian ministers believe Julian Assange is using Prism whistleblower affair for personal gain.

Father of fugitive whistleblower floats possible comeback if Snowden is not gagged or detained before trial.

Iron Dome missile interceptor deployed in Haifa region amid rising tensions in Syria.

Nunzio Scarano accused of bringing in €20m cash into Italy from Switzerland on government plane.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls Turkey's protesters 'marginal' - but, in a true democracy, there aren't any margins, says Uzay Bulut.

Fine number three for shadow chancellor caught driving through red light on way home from parliament.

Washington man allegedly inspired by grisly episode of AMC's popular show

The Russian parliament has invited NSA whistleblower Snowden to share more details about the alleged spying activities on Russian citizens by the US.

19-year old ethnic Chechen, captured after police shootout, could face death penalty or life imprisonment if found guilty.