Elections

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.

Milan prosecutor Ilda Boccassini says no doubt Ruby Heart Stealer was a prostitute.

With Conservatives 'in turmoil' over EU, the UK's education minister insists that everyone is on the same side.

Preliminary results indicate Nawaz Sharif's PML-N party will emerge as largest in landmark parliamentary elections in Pakistan.

Former Lib Dem politician and mother of five Margaret McDonough was stabbed to death and her daughter Nicola is fighting for her life at a Premier Inn in Greenock, Renfrewshire.

Pakistan Taliban 'proudly' claims responsibility for explosions that rock Karachi and Peshawar as voting gets under way.

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif expected to get majority while Imran Khan seen putting up good show.

IBTimes UK explores Djibouti's mission to forge stronger financial ties to the UK amid political protests

Former prime minister Francois Fillon said he will stand for president 'no matter what' while Nicolas Sarkozy says he could return.

Outrage wary of anti gay marriage party 'supported by BNP fans'.