POLITICS

Marta Andreasen's decision, on the eve of the Eastleigh by--election, prompts sharp words from UKIP leader Farage, who says the Tories 'deserve what is coming to them'.

Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman to be sites for Iran's new nuclear plants.

Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda leading candidate next Bank of Japan chief.

US President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe agree to impose further sanctions on North Korea.

Clashes between al-Qaida-linked militants and Chadian troops in Ifoghas mountains, suspected hideout of militants.

Controversial Bradford West MP refused to take part in discussion after discovered he was debating with an Israeli.

Joseph Ratzinger resigned over shocking Vatileaks revelations, Italian newspaper La Repubblica claims.

Islamist group is initial suspect in blasts as toll rises to 14.

German President, Joachim Gauck on Friday (February 22) called for a 'united Europe' in order to compete in a globalised world.

Stop the Decline party leader Oscar Giannino already in trouble over made-up resume also lied about singing experience.

Prosecution claims Blade Runner might jump bail but defence argues his fame stops him.

Berlusconi, Monti, Bersani, Beppe, Ingroia and Giannino: The six men who want to run Italy.

PDL leader Silvio Berlusconi's electoral run characterised by controversial TV stunts and crass remarks.

Former Boris Johnson adviser says sleeping with unnamed Arsenal striker was his only interest in football.

Little-known former French colony in Horn of Africa hungry for change in wake of Arab Spring.

Rebels shell Bashar al-Assad's Army General Command in heart of Syrian capital.

Game the News' My Cotton Picking Day seeks to raise awareness of Tashkent’s child labour policies.

Social Democrat compared to Nazi concentration camp guard by Berlusconi in 2003.

Anti-Bashar al-Assad rebels ask Hezbollah to withdraw or face attacks on its Lebanese base.

Family of six and a friend abducted near border with Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram militants.

Taylor claimed workers at Amiens Goodyear plant 'talk for three hours a day' and unions are 'crazy' during anti-French rant.

Jury fails to reach verdict that Pryce tried to pervert course of justice by claiming she was driving car at time of speeding offence.

Tehran's Revolutionary Guard allegedly behind eight-man militant cell exposed this week.

BoJo's visit to Hampshire could fuel fresh rumours of a leadership challenge, says Dominic Gover.

AFC acting president Zhang Jilong talks of joint effort to get rid of match-fixing during AFC-Interpol meet.

Israeli soldier in elite Golani Brigade named and shamed by Electronic Intifada.

Cameron first serving prime minister to pay homage to victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre in India's Punjab state that took place in 1919.

French President Francois Hollande confirmed on Tuesday (February 19) that four children were among seven French nationals kidnapped in Cameroon and said they were probably taken by a Nigerian militant group.

Islamist ruler failed to win backing to dissolve government after killing of opposition leader.