Poland: Agriculture minister Kryzsztof Jurgiel filmed asleep in parliament before late vote
There is concern that a punishing schedule is being used to push laws through in Poland.
Russia: 'Putin's banker' Sergei Pugachev found guilty of breaching UK court orders
Before the verdict, Pugachev told IBTimes UK he 'had faith in British justice'.
War on Isis: Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims his special forces are on the ground in Syria
Strongman and Putin ally told Russian TV that he has a spy network to tackle Daesh.
New Zealand PM John Key criticises move to charge Kiwis and Aussies for NHS services in UK
The annual charge of £200 will apply to antipodeans who are in Britain for more than six months.
Syria conflict: Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says Russian air strikes are barrier to peace
Stoltenberg said Moscow's actions are wrecking any prospects of talks to end the war.
Pope meets Patriarch: What is the difference between Orthodoxy and Catholicism?
The meeting of the Pontiff and Patriarch Kirill will be the first ever between the faiths.
Ukraine: Resignation of economy minister could have wider consequences for west
Aivarus Abromavicius has quit criticising levels of corruption which could hurt the country's reforms.
Ukraine: Kiev faces political crisis after minister quits accusing lawmakers of corruption
Aivarus Abromavicius said he did not want to be a 'cover' for Soviet-style corruption.
Syria: Call for billions more in donor aid as world leaders meet to discuss refugee crisis
Angela Merkel and Ban Ki-moon among those to address desperate plight of those fleeing the war-torn country.
Paris attacks: Hero dog Diesel shot dead in gunfight 'was killed by French police'
Report casts different light on raid on the flat of Paris attack ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud.
Russia: Anti-Kremlin feminist group Pussy Riot targets chief prosecutor in YouTube music video
Starring Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, the video takes aim at corruption claims against prosecutor Yuri Chaika.
Ireland: General election called for 26 February after dail dissolved
Prime minister Enda Kenny from Fine Gael is favoured to return to power but with the help of Labour.
Russia: Instagram removes 'sniper' video posted by Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov
The video, depicting opposition Russian figures in the crosshairs of a sniper's rifle, violated site's guidelines.
Russia: Just who are the daughters of Vladimir Putin?
The New Times magazine was allegedly punished for reporting details of daughter of Russian president.
Russia: Toy boy 'husband' of former Mrs Putin, Lyudmila, gets public backing
A Russian publication says Lyudmila Putina, 58, changed her name and married a man 21 years her junior.
Russian plane crash: Isis-linked Turkish group Grey Wolves 'may have downed' Airbus A321
Russian media report Turkish link to tragic air crash in October 2015 that killed 224 people.
Kazakhstan: Jailed political activist Serikzhan Mambetalin freed after apology on Facebook
The activist was one of two convicted for 'offending the honour of the Kazakh nation'.
US election 2016: When are the first results of the Iowa caucuses expected?
Campaigning in the curtain raiser to the US election is expected to continue right up to when Iowans vote.
EU referendum: David Cameron 'close' to deal curbing new worker benefits
The British prime minister will discuss the 'emergency brake' measures with ministers in Brussels.
Ethiopia is enduring its worst drought since the 1980s says Oxfam
Humanitarian assistance is required for 10.2 million people this year, the country's government has said.
Rhodes Must Fall: Statue to stay after Oriel College benefactors 'threatened to pull funds'
A leaked report showed how alumni were angered and the college could lose up to £100m funding.
Young people in England have 'lowest literacy levels' in developed world says OECD
The report also showed that students in England were struggling in maths.
NHS: Emergency weekend patients more dependent than weekday ones BMJ study finds
Analysis showed that patients were more likely to be older and at greater risk.
Tories accused of 'fire sale' after record £26.4bn of privatisations in 2015
The Labour Party and unions say the chancellor sold 'the family silver' for political reasons.
UK minister 'urges' Saudi Arabia to promote human rights successes amid questions over arms to kingdom
Tobias Ellwood's comments come as David Cameron is told to suspend weapon sales to Riyadh.
Pharma companies blamed in BMJ study showing antidepressants can double teen suicide risk
The study showed that previous trials about the side-effects of the drugs were misrepresented.
Migrant crisis: Sweden to expel up to 80,000 unsuccessful asylum seekers
Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said the expulsion would be carried out over several years.
War on Isis: UK intelligence fears Daesh is using migrant crisis to get terrorists into EU
Fake Syrian and Iraqi passports then allow terrorists to come into the UK, officials fear.
Ofsted head Sir Michael Wilshaw backs schools that ban 'inappropriate' wearing of veil
Inspectors will be able to downgrade schools that allow the burqa to interfere in the education of its pupils.
UK tax avoidance: HMRC's 'Google-style' deals with other internet giants may never be revealed
Confidentiality rules means the tax affairs of Amazon, Facebook and LinkedIn could stay shrouded in secrecy.
