Tom Nicolson

Ecuador shocked by video of police cadets being teargassed and tortured during training programme to toughen them up.

News Corp chief attacks Republican frontrunner and claims controversial tax returns could kill candidacy.

Eurosceptic claims "undemocratic" European Union to blame for emergence of right-wing extremists.

Hillary Clinton hints she will step down at end of year as US secretary of state, claiming she is ready for a rest.

Frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Newt Gingrich, has pledged to have the first permanent base on the moon if he is elected president.

Prime minister warns Europe it risks being left behind if eurozone crisis not resolved quickly and effectively.

New Labour founding father says important to give Miliband benefit of the doubt as he gets to grips with party legacy.

Nick Clegg pressures chancellor to rethink personal allowance threshold with family finances in 'state of emergency'.

German Chancellor reiterates desire to unite Europe as she lays down plans for tighter fiscal compact for eurozone.

Human rights body undermining own reputation and should not act as small claims court, says Cameron.

Labour's Ed Miliband accuses prime minister of smugness and complacency after figures reveal British economy shrank at end of last year.

President Barack Obama will effectively launch his re-election campaign this evening when he delivers the State of the Union to Congress.

The IMF has warned the eurozone is in serious risk of spreading its toxic economy worldwide unless it is dealt with “decisively”.

As the Republican race for the nomination heats up IBTimes UK asks when does a candidate become too old to run for public office?

Christian group Family Leader president says Mitt Romney flipflops on multitude of issues.

Joint frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney, bows to pressure and discloses income tax records.

Drug legislation shifts focus against gangs and big dealers with community service preferred for mules and low-level pushers.

The prime minister, David Cameron, has shrugged off a Lords defeat over his controversial benefit cap bill by recording an all-time high poll since the election.

Christian organisation Family Leader president says Mitt Romney will not be Republican nominee despite leading polls.

Front-runner Mitt Romney and his Republican presidential pursuers have entered into the final full day of campaigning

Mitt Romney is enduring his worst week of the presidential campaign as further details of his tax affairs were uncovered.

Follow the US primary election coverage with the IBTimes UK calendar.

A guide through the nuances of caucuses and primaries in run-up to US presidential elections.

Race for Republican nomination heats up following tense presidential debate between four remaining candidates.

Iowa Republicans declare Rick Santorum winner of caucus but reports of missing precinct results cast shadow over ballot.

Rick Perry drops out of presidential race ahead of South Carolina primary and is expected to endorse Newt Gingrich.

Mitt Romney's main rivals hope for 'one-on-one' contest with him by time primary campaign heads to Florida.

Republican supporters have been hesitant in voting for former Massachusetts governor as presidential candidate.

Italian media are reporting that a woman, believed to be missing on board the the Costa Concordia, has identified herself at her local police station in Germany.