POLITICS

At least 19 people are still missing and three people were killed after two buildings collapsed in Rio de Janeiro.

Malawi's street vendors' latest attacks on women have angered rights activists who have launched a campaign against their latest violent tactics.

Transport minister Anthony Albanese speech almost word-for-word copy of scene in The American President

With Anonymous’ global anti-censorship campaign forcing it out of the cyber shadows into the political limelight, the International Business Times UK takes a hindsight look at the hacktivists’ 10 most memorable moments.

One year after killing of Ugandan gay activist David Kato, Africa still a long way from recognition of LGBT rights.

Frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Newt Gingrich, has pledged to have the first permanent base on the moon if he is elected president.

The EU's latest sanctions on Iran seemed to have paid off after President Ahmadinejad said he is ready for new talks with the West.

Prime minister warns Europe it risks being left behind if eurozone crisis not resolved quickly and effectively.

United Nations stops updating Syrian death toll because of difficulty confirming information.

Five-year struggle for News of the World former chief executive ends with 'miracle' of Scarlett Anne Mary.

New Labour founding father says important to give Miliband benefit of the doubt as he gets to grips with party legacy.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has signed the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement in Japan, despite huge demonstrations in Warsaw Street and the hacking of governmental websites since the weekend.

Security report dismisses Iran's nuclear capabilities but Tehran moves closer to Europe oil export ban over sanctions row.

Capitalism in crisis: Poll of financial elite calls for action on skewed wealth, while Joseph Rowntree survey confirms poor hit hardest.

Nick Clegg pressures chancellor to rethink personal allowance threshold with family finances in 'state of emergency'.

The parent company of the PayPal payment service has issued a statement voicing its opposition to the controversial Sopa, Pipa and Acta acts.

Iran and Hezbollah increasingly accused of joining forces with opposition group al-Wefaq to topple the government of Bahrain.

American Jessica Buchanan and Dane Poul Hagen Thisted, were working for the Danish Deming Group when they were taken hostage by Somali pirates.

As Egyptians mark the first anniversary of the revolution, Bahraini protesters have also taken to the street in the capital Manama and across the country.

German Chancellor reiterates desire to unite Europe as she lays down plans for tighter fiscal compact for eurozone.

Human rights body undermining own reputation and should not act as small claims court, says Cameron.

Scotland's first minister claims younger voters should have say in independence ballot and suggests third ‘devo-max’ option.

Costa Concordia managers told Captain Francesco Schettino to sail close to the Giglio Island's shore on the night the ship crashed to a rock and capsized, according to a conversation leaked in Italian newspapers.

Thirteen hundred Kyrgyz prisoners join escalating protest strike by sewing mouths together with wire.

Labour's Ed Miliband accuses prime minister of smugness and complacency after figures reveal British economy shrank at end of last year.

Saudi activist who defied strict Islamic restriction on women drivers killed in a road accident.

Leaked report shows extent of Japanese Government fear over nuclear crisis

Demonstrations and marches are taking place across Cairo with people heading to Tahrir Square to mark the anniversary of the revolution.

Embattled Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, will be hosting a series of in-depth television interviews with key political players, thinkers and revolutionaries from around the world, according to his press release on Monday.