POLITICS

Democratic party, People of Freedom and Five Star Movement try to find way out of deadlock.

Westminster policies alienating young and driving them into pro-independence camp in Scotland, says James Kelly.

The SPD's Peer Steinbrueck called Berlusconi "a clown with a testosterone boost".

'The monkeys have been given the keys to the badger cage' says presenter Chris Packham.

Six world powers offer Tehran sanction reduction in exchange for reduced nuclear activity.

Allegations against former Lib Dem chief executive Lord Rennard continue to stalk deputy prime minister.

200,000 pilgrims gather in Vatican's St. Peter's Square for Joseph Ratzinger's last address before abdication.

Western powers consider providing anti-Assad fighters with military training and vehicles.

Agence France Press says @AFPphoto Twitter account has been compromised.

Ex-wife of disgraced energy secretary tells court of son's disgust at father's deceit over motoring offence.

Five Star Movement leader comedian Beppe Grillo declines alliance with other parties.

Fresh blow for Nick Clegg as he battles cover-up claims ahead of Eastleigh by-election.

France's defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said violent fighting ongoing in Mali's northern mountain region near Algerian border.

How can Israel's attempts at self-defence be worse than the horrors taking place in Syria, asks Sam Westrop

Hamas blamed for first attack after truce with Israel last November but no injuries reported.

Democratic party leader failed to embrace change in a country raging against austerity measures.

President Giorgio Napolitano forced to find political solution despite lack of a majority in the Senate.

PAC says mishandling of deal to cost taxpayers £50m, mainly on compensating bidders.

Military exercise coincides with succession of new South Korean president Park Geun-hye.

Pier Luigi Bersani's centre-left coalition secures lower house but fails to win overall control as Beppe Grillo's Five Stars produce stunning performance.

Italy's centre-left coalition won a majority in the lower house of parliament but the upper house will be deadlocked, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday after all votes were counted.

Pier Luigi Bersani’s leftwing coalition leads in Lower House and Berlusconi’s rightwing bloc in Upper House.

Pier Luigi Bersani, Silvio Berlusconi, Beppe Grillo and Mario Monti stand in Italian elections.

Pier Luigi Bersani, Silvio Berlusconi, Beppe Grillo and Mario Monti failing to win enough voters.

Prime Minister David Cameron described the threat in North Africa as 'a global one.'

Deputy PM returns from holiday to address allegations against former Lib Dem chief executive.

The centre-left coalition led by Pier Luigi Bersani was leading Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right bloc, according to polls for SkyTG 24 news television and state broadcaster RAI issued after voting closed in Italy's parliamentary election on Monday.

Italy's electorate have the the chance to undo the damage caused by the removal of Silvio Berlusconi two years ago, says Martin Cole.

'Tory Obama', said to be set to challenge Cameron, warns that coalition in 'last chance saloon'.