Elections

Nicolas Sarkozy, Francois Hollande, Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Melenchon: What they stand for.

With a medley of events across the summer, from the London 2012 Olympics to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, betting-mad Britain is odds on for a punt.

It is immensely sad to have to say so - but George Galloway is correct about the ongoing war in Afghanistan, or at least he is not completely wrong.

Salafi presidential candidate agent asked to leave studio over 'false claims' made on air.

Spanish yields rise, shares wobble as investor tone changes

NLD members want the swearing-in vow changed to "safeguard the constitution" from "respect the constitution".

High-profile Labour donor deals another blow to Ken Livingstone's electoral campaign.

Ken Livingstone, Labour candidate for Mayor of London, admits going private after continuously opposing privatising the NHS.

World's third-biggest advertising firm posts firm Q1 sales, sees no near-term takeover targets

A Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey of fund managers found increasing concern over the state of French and other EU states' finances.

An anti-gay advert campaign promoting same-sex marriage and gay conversion techniques has been pulled from London buses, the Transport for London (TfL) confirmed on Friday.

On 22 April 2012, France will go to the polls to elect their President. If no contender gains over 50 per cent of the vote to win outright in the first round of voting, then a run-off will take place between the two strongest candidates on 06 May. There are 10 candidates aspiring to be the country's Head of State including the present incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy who is seeking a second five-year term in office. Mr Sarkozy's only serious rival for the Presidency is the Socialist candidate...

Mali's interim president warns of stern action against the Islamic rebels in the northern parts of the country.

David Cameron indicated easing of sanctions against Burma while arriving at Naypyitaw as part of his South East Asian visit.

Claims of setting up council to prevent 'colour revolutions' denied by russian parliament.

Zimbabwe president reported fit as he returns home from Singapore health scare.

Ousted Areva boss Anne Lauvergon claims French president tried to sell nuclear reactor to Libyan dictator.

Militant Islamist group helps Mali rebels seize Gao.

The announcement of the accord came hours after the rebels declared their independence.

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika died after suffering a heart attack.

Bashar al-Assad's soldiers continue to ravage cities despite president's latest promise to stop violence.

London's Conservative mayor shouted "it's all f*****g lies" as rivals squared off in lift after LBC Radio debate.

Respect MP George Galloway married his new bride within 48 hours after his byelection victory last week.

Democracy figurehead beats junta candidate to take seat in parliamentary by-election.

From a Facebook co-founder to a Russian, they are all there.

Aung San Suu Kyi is poised for a clear win in the Myanmar byelection.

Myanmar votes in historic polls, regarded as a test for recently introduced reforms.

EU using African legislators as spies and financing opposition groups to instigate violence in Uganda, says president.

Government advisor and property consultant Leung Chun-ying has won the elections to become the next chief of Hong Kong.

Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan have assets worth Rs 500 crores.