POLITICS

Both Eurosceptic backbenchers and members of the Labour party want positive results for Britain from the EU budget meeting in Brussels, says Alasdair Drennan.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said today that he plans to push very hard for a reworking of the European Union budget proposal during an intensive two-day summit in Brussels.

Prime Minister David Cameron joins EU counterparts in Brussels for difficult future finance meeting.

Sirens heard in many Israeli regions including Eshkol, Sderot and Ashkelon.

Donkey at birth of Jesus came from pre-Christian tradition, states pontiff in birth of Jesus book.

M23 rebels conquer town of Sake and threaten to march on DR Congo's capital of Kinshasa.

Warring sides take first steps toward peace, but Netanyahu warns Obama: Attacks could start again.

David Cecil was charged of 'disobeying lawful orders' for failing to cooperate with authorities over homosexuality play.

Lord Chief Justice says whole life tariff does not breach human rights but downgrades three sentences in review.

French president Francoise Hollande confirms that a Portugal-born Frenchman has been kidnapped - but not in rebel-controlled north.

Greater Manchester Police comb records going back decades on former Rochdale MP.

Jon Donnison tweets picture from Syria with words 'pain in Gaza', before almost being killed by explosives during live report.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is in the final stages of discussion with NATO about getting access to advanced Patriot missile system which would be used to defend its 560 mile border against Syrian attacks.

Lee Chalmers launches petition to stop bishops getting automatic legislative power after 'sexist' vote.

A French citizen has been kidnapped in Mali, in West Africa. The country's President Francois Hollande confirmed the details earlier today during a meeting in Paris.

Family in Islambad fear mob violence over burning of Islam's holy book.

From the northern refugee camp of Jibalya to the southern city of Khan Younis, Gazans are eager for peace.

A bomb attack on a Tel Aviv bus that police suspects being a terrorist attack wounded 24 people, one seriously.

All ten people on board a Yemeni military transport plane have died after it crashed near Sanaa airport. The plane - which was out on a training exercise - came down in an empty market place. Officials say the crash was caused by a technical error.

US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton has arrived in Ramallah on the West Bank for talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Lone surviving gunman in 2008 Mumbai attacks hanged behind closed doors in high-security prison.

26 more Palestinians dead in IDF bombardment, while Netanyahu warns he will take 'whatever action' necessary if situation escalates.

Synod rejects call to allow women to become bishops - 20 years after they gained priesthood.

Pro-Israel Rupert Murdoch slammed 'Jewish-owned press' and attacked CNN and AP over their Gaza coverage.

Claims and counter-claims about imminent truce emerge after seven days of Gaza conflict.

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague says National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces is 'sole legitimate representative' of Syrian people.

Israel Defence Force jets drop leaflets on Gaza urging population to seek safety in central areas.

Prime minister has been on the phone to EU leaders as he tries to secure budget freeze.

Young women arrested for criticising Mumbai's shutdown for Thakeray's funeral, sparking widespread outrage.