POLITICS

Anti-austerity demonstrations take ugly turn as German chancellor meets PM Antonis Samaras for talks.

Employers will be able to offer staff shares if they sacrifice certain employment rights such as redundancy pay under new proposals from the chancellor.

Liberal party leader's motion to dismiss Peter Slipper over alleged sexist texts results in furious parliamentary outburst.

Italy's colourful former prime minister ready to step aside and back a coalition led by current PM Mario Monti.

The former Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, has ruled out a dramatic comeback to political life after finally confirming he won't be putting himself forward as a candidate for the country's next elections in Spring 2013.

One of the most hotly contested issues facing David Cameron and the coalition government is when, or if, he will set in place a referendum, on Britain's future in Europe?

Prime minister says vote is most sensible way of reaching new settlement with EU.

The Mexican navy claims to have killed the top los Zetas drug cartel leader Heriberto Lazcano along with two other gang members in a shootout 80 miles from the Texan border in Mexico.

Pyongyang's announcement comes two days after South Korea struck a missile deal with the US.

The Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, reckons there should be more legal protection for homeowners, who overreact, when they're confronted by burglars on their properties.

Protesters hit the streets on the eve of Merkel’s visit - giving a foretaste of what is to come.

Germany's chancellor to hold talks with Greek PM Antonis Samaras and praise his government's austerity measures.

Geoff Whitehouse says people claiming that the mural incites racial hatred should get a sense of understanding and perspective

No casualties reported, but several buildings damaged in cross-border bombardment.

Republican presidential contender keen to balance rebels' firepower against Assad.

Chavez wins poll with 54.42% - almost 10% more than opponent Henrique Capriles.

Washington invaded Afghanistan to uproot Taliban and al-Qaida militants exactly 11 years ago.

George Osborne says people who worked hard to buy a home should not be made to cough up mansion tax.

Unmanned aircraft, believed to have been manufactured in Iran, brought down as soon as it entered Israeli airspace.

David Cameron also speaks of separate budget for countries like Britain, which are outside the single currency.

Agreement likely to end 40-year conflict that has claimed 120,000 lives.

Cameraman who was part of a network crew covering Ahmadinejad's UN visit seeks political asylum in US.

Pakistan Taliban denounces Imran Khan, saying he is too secular and westernised for them to extend support.

As Assad's forces try to ward off rebel attacks, fighting opens on another front, with Turkey.

Abu Hamza, who faces terrorism charges in the US, loses extradition battle he has been fighting since 2004 as high court throws out his final appeal.

At the trial against the former Italian Prime Minister, Berlusconi's aides explained why he called police claiming the alleged underage prostitute was Hosni Mubarak's granddaughter

Republican candidate builds on strong performance against Obama to say he will work for all Americans.

Barack Obama is seeking to regain lost ground after Denver debate that, by all accounts gone, went Mitt Romney's way.

UN Security Council condemns Syrian mortar attack and expresses concern about regional peace and security.