ELECTIONS

Former comedian Beppe Grillo's Five Star Movement stands firm on pledge not to support any administration.

Chavez's controversial legacy in Latin America is democratic socialism for the poor, says Gianluca Mezzofiore.

Hugo Chavez, known for bringing down poverty and raising living standards, was also an autocrat.

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.

Markets open higher as traders await regional service-sector data amid eurozone finance ministers meet.

Mombasa Republican Council claims responsibility for deaths of officers on election day.

Markets open lower as traders consider the US sequester, Italian political concerns and Chinese property curbs.

One flight a day to emerging markets could boost UK's trade by about £1bn a year, says CBI.

Eight candidates in fray for president's post but main contenders are Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his deputy Uhuru Kenyatta.

Asian markets slip as speculations of tighter controls over the real estate sector in China dampen sentiments.

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says his party is prepared to talk about tough issues while others prefer to brush them under the carpet.

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe held a lavish birthday party costing about $600,000 (£400,000).

The Prime Minister has insisted the Conservatives will not adopt more right-wing policies after slumping into third place in the Eastleigh by-election.

Opposition leaders shun incoming secretary of state after US opposes election boycott.

Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta neck and neck in presidential elections.

Lib Dems, Ukip, Tories and Labour put a gloss on results but they all lost out in a way, argues Henry Hill.

Older half-brother will be independent candidate in Kenya's nationwide governor polls.

Lib Dem leader celebrates Mike Thornton's victory in Eastleigh with dig at coalition partner.

Education secretary Gove insists right is wrong, despite Ukip menace.

UKIP storm by-election poll and run Liberal Democrats close as Conservatives crumble to third

Labour fourth while Ukip, with a rise in share, says vote split by Conservatives cost it the seat.