Russia

Arsenal and Manchester City are believed to be making enquiries over Lassana Diarra's availability

IBTimes UK looks at all the information regarding the draw for the 2014 World Cup.

With the World Cup Draw scheduled for Friday, we look at the best and worst possible group that England can be placed in

IBTimes UK profiles the 32 teams at next summer's World Cup

Gay rights activist Nikolai Alexeyev fined for promoting "non-traditional" relationship to minors.

Fistfight erupted between Russia MPs Alexei Zhuravlyov and Adam Delimkhanov over Chechen monument.

UK-China makin' bacon deal hopes to add lotta' trotters.

Dual-screened YotaPhone launches in Europe with a second e-ink display on the back to conserve battery life.

Vladimir Putin denounces Ukraine protests as 'more like a pogrom than a revolution', says Julian Kossoff.

John Yazigi calls on jihadist Jabhat al-Nusra militia to return St Tecla nuns to safety.

French experts dismiss poisoning claim and say former Palestine leader 'most likely' died from natural causes

Swedish striker Valmir Berisha has been compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic days after admitting Spurs and Liverpool are vying to sign him.

Key motion to oust government rejected despite mass protests demanding resignation of president.

Feminists back pro-EU demonstrations in Kiev with urine protest outside Ukrainian embassy in Paris.

Sara Ayech, of Greenpeace UK, tells us that the battle to free the Arctic 30 is only just beginning.

Kiev pro-EU demonstrators chant 'Revolution' while President Yanukovich attempts dialogue.

Clare Balding has spoken of the rift with her grandmother after she said it was "disgusting" she was gay.

Riot police disperse pro-EU crowds demonstrating against government's anti-Europe stance.

Brent crude futures inch up while US futures fall, prices under pressure.

Children rights commissioner says adoption of Russian children forbidden in countries allowing gay marriage

Couple investigated for opting for church service rather than medical treatment for badly injured boy.

Hackers, Anonymous and 4Chan are all vying to get their choice to the top of Time's Person of the Year vote.

Business between the Ukraine and the west continues despite political tensions between EU and Moscow

Damascus to participate in UN-sponsored peace talks but will refuse to surrender power, says official.

Fifteen suspects linked to Egyptian jihadist group arrested in Moscow with stash of bombs, grenades and guns.

Valmir Berisha has revealed Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, along with hosts of clubs from England and Europe are interested in his signature.

IBTimes UK looks back at an unforgettable 2013 with the nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Foreign minister says Islamic Republic willing to join peace talks in January.

Cyber criminals have stolen $1m worth of bitcoins from Bips, a leading European exchange and wallet service.

Claims that disgraced former PM set for political return dismissed as pure fantasy.