Elections

Powerful blast damages offices in Aspropygos but no injuries or fatalities reported.

New campaign, featuring leading Conservative MP David Davis, plans to use City of London elections to reform opaque Corporation.

Germany's Lower House agrees to new terms for Greece's rescue package as markets await details on Athens' plan to buyback more than €60bn in government bonds.

European traders remain cautious as US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations remain at a deadlock.

Labour candidates win all three by-election seats while Ukip finishes second in Middlesbrough and Rotherham.

Japan's factory output gains for first time in four months while government announces fresh stimulus measures.

Asian markets gain as Japan's October industrial output increases, but concerns on 'fiscal cliff' remain as US lawmakers continue talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plays down importance of UN vote on observer status.

Umberto Bacchi reveals that Europe's most controversial politician is plotting to contest the 2013 elections with a new political party.

Republican presidential nominee ends disappointing year by topping magazine’s 'useless' poll.

Protesters want end to Mursi regime but Muslim Brotherhood maintains support for president's latest decree.

Asian markets have traded lower in the morning as concerns over the US 'fiscal cliff' dampened investor sentiments.

The latest European agreement on Greece's financial support has many political benefits but few economic ones.

Former PM Silvio Berlusconi praises Matteo Renzi, while consent for 5-Star Movement led by comedian Beppe Grillo grows.

Ex-general and prime minister leaves political arena at 70 after Gaza offensive.

Asian markets have ended mixed amid concerns of the Greek bailout and Yen's extended weakness against Dollar.

Ruling Convergence and Union brought down to 50 seats from 62 in the 13-seat assembly.

Traders in Asia positive on eurozone ministers approving Greece bailout and Yen's weak run against major global currencies.

Pro-independence parties likely to gain majority in the 135-seat assembly.

President Mohammed Mursi says new powers will enable him to root out 'weevils' from old regime.

17,000 police officers deployed to patrol Pitak Siam movement’s anti-government rally.

Mursi's new declaration says president's decisions, declarations and laws are final and cannot be overturned.

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling gives option to keep blanket ban despite the ECRH declaring it illegal

A third of Dorries' constituents tell new poll they are less likely to vote for her after I'm A Celebrity.

Nikkei gains 1.06 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng trade 0.79 and 0.30 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.55 percent.

The US government is accused of hacking into French Presidential computer systems with malware similar to the Flame virus.

Shipments to Japan's biggest market hit by business slowdown and row over Senkaku Islands.

Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged despite pressures of a slowing economy.

Nikkei gains 0.10 percent while KOSPI rises 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.88 and 0.04 percent respectively.

Nikkei gains 1.43 percent while KOSPI up 0.93 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 0.11 and 0.49 percent higher.