POLITICS

He's been on death row for two years, convicted for unspeakable crimes whilst he was Saddam Hussein's deputy.

PM's European challenge analysed by Prof Sergio Fabbrini of European Institutions and Politics.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel thinks talks on Britain's role in Europe can be fruitful

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina say act that landed them in jail was protest not blasphemy.

Eritrea-based journalist says reported bid to overthrow President Isaias Afwerki misinterpreted.

Outgoing secretary of state takes reponsibility for attack that killed four Americans including ambassador Chris Stevens.

Clinton tells Congress of commitment to improving security at US diplomatic missions worldwide.

Aso retracts claims suggesting dying elderly people are an unnecessary drain on Japan’s economy.

Sixteen-year-old rape victim killed herself after she was forced to marry her rapist.

It's not often you hear the Russians talk about being worried and although he looks much more smiley than concerned here - a furrowed brow sentiment is just what the country's Prime Minister revealed today at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Eurosceptic leader says 'battle lines are drawn' and says Ukip forced Cameron's EU referendum pledge.

Top US officer cleared of inappropriate conduct over sex emails but Kelley family pilloried.

Politicians say they should be able to bypass civil servants in awarding honours.

Prime minister 'treating European Union like he can pick which items he wants', argues Blairite peer.

And now the Europe referendum in out question is out in the open now, depending of course on the conservatives forming a government in 2015.

Pyongyang pledges to boost its arms programme and rules out any talks with Seoul.

As expected the Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a narrow victory in Israel's parliamentary election and talks are already underway to the formation of a co alition government.

The US has spoken out against North Korea's provocative plans to continue nuclear testing, dismissing their claims it relates to sanctions brought about by the United Nation Security Council.

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu coalition secures a narrow lead winning 31 seats.

In or out? In or out? Prime Minister David Cameron's said it's time we're asked to make a decision on Europe. In a speech in London he said he knows public disillusionment with the EU is at an all-time high.

IBTimes UK finds out whose names are on the door at this year's economic summit in the Swiss Alps.

New York Hasidic counsellor sexually abused a teenager while she was only 12 and invoked Kabbalah to entice victims.

Israel's election expected to return far-right government, led by Binyamin Netanyahu.

Star counsel at Leveson press ethics hearings renews calls for tighter controls on British media.

Greek neo-Nazi MP labels immigrants as 'sub-humans' sparking calls for far right crackdown.

Unaccompanied migrant children summarily sent back to Greece without access to social services.

Law will outlaw homosexual 'propaganda' and be used to halt gay rights rallies across the country.

Sandiford, who claims she was set up, allegedly carried 4.8 kg of cocaine.

No wonder Benjamin Netanyahu the Israeli Prime Minister is looking positive here, as he visited the Western wall in Jerusalem with his two sons after casting his vote in the Israel election.