Elections

Turkish Doctors Union confirms protester was killed as car ploughed into crowd in Istanbul.

Head of state takes more measured approach than Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan over street protests.

Deputy prime minister wants new laws in wake of cash-for-questions scandal but some measures undemocratic, claims Douglas Carswell.

Taksim Square calm after fourth night of violent protests laid at door of Twitter and opposition party.

Supreme Constitutional Court also rules against panel which drafted constitution.

Anti-government protests continue across Turkey for third consecutive day as Erdogan vows to investigate excessive use of force by police

Biggest growing force in UK politics refuses to rule out going for Clegg's seat.

Panorama TV investigation of Fiji lobbying allegations sparks Patrick Mercer's resignation.

Housing ministry confirms building plans that critics warn will sabotage John Kerry peace efforts.

Neelie Kroes promises radical move to eliminate mobile roaming charges and enshrine open internet in European constitution.

The services sector grew 3.2%, counterbalancing a 0.2% dip in the production of goods.

Volkswagen grants its German factory workers a 3.4% pay rise in September

Anti-Semitic lawmaker makes controversial statement during parliament discussion

Outcry over death of Rigby at hands of suspected Islamist militants culminates with EDL march on PM's home.

Senior Conservatives to hold 'rogue summit' to form coaltion with Ukip giving Nigel Farage Cabinet post.

Nearly 3.7% of the country's work force remain out of work, showed a government data.

German newspaper Bild publishes 1972 snap of young Merkel in East German military drill.

Economic good news helps American president beat scandals to see ratings grow or remain steady.

Tory veteran claims government has 'f****d up' up over same-sex marriage legislation.

Prague academic Martin Putna has professorship blocked by president over his participation in 2011 gay pride parade.

As Chuck Parnell reports, attacks on judicial independence in Zambia are part of a larger push for total control of state power.

Senior female politician in Khan's party shot dead by gunmen outside her house in Karachi.

Protesters who made Farage's visit to Edinburgh a misery should be applauded, says James Kelly.

Xenophobic political thuggery is wrong, even when target is allegedly xenophobic, says Henry Hill.

Ukip leader hangs up phone on interviewer after saying Scottish nationalists were 'akin to facists.'

Investors cautious as US Federal Reserve hints at exit from the bond-buying programme.

New blow to David Cameron's authority as Dorries mulls joint Tory-Ukip candidacy.

First test for Farage as Kitson forced to step down in Stourport over Facebook slurs.

Survey proves glum reading for Tories' David Cameron and Labour's Ed Miliband.

Provocative comments that 'unaffordable' disabled children should be put down sparks charity fury.