Elections

Stop the Decline party leader Oscar Giannino already in trouble over made-up resume also lied about singing experience.

Markets recover from losses as traders await key German IFO business climate index.

Berlusconi, Monti, Bersani, Beppe, Ingroia and Giannino: The six men who want to run Italy.

PDL leader Silvio Berlusconi's electoral run characterised by controversial TV stunts and crass remarks.

Former Boris Johnson adviser says sleeping with unnamed Arsenal striker was his only interest in football.

Little-known former French colony in Horn of Africa hungry for change in wake of Arab Spring.

Social Democrat compared to Nazi concentration camp guard by Berlusconi in 2003.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the impact of David Gill after the confirmation of him stepping down as chief executive after 10 years

BoJo's visit to Hampshire could fuel fresh rumours of a leadership challenge, says Dominic Gover.

Islamist ruler failed to win backing to dissolve government after killing of opposition leader.

Stop the Decline party co-founder Luigi Zingales accuses Giannino of claiming false academic titles.

Prime minister does not rule out share giveaway in state-owned lender as bank prepares full-year results.

The Japanese officials downplay foreign bond purchase as a monetary easing option after the G20 summit.

Chavez congratulates re-elected Ecuadorian president, saying his success a victory for Latin bloc.

European markets flat to lower as traders remain cautious after G20, ahead of economic indicators.

It may say democracy on the label but that is one ingredient missing from the European parliament, argues Martin Cole.

PM Mario Monti makes unusual outspoken attack on predecessor and rival as Berlusconi polls second ahead of election.

Hussain al-Jaziri killed by shotgun during protest in Al-Daih village on anniversary of start of reform protests.

Involving Tuareg MNLA group in nation-building effort is vital for Mali, consul Mark Saade tells IBTimes UK.

American writer Phyllis Bennis tells IBTimes UK why Americans are changing their minds on Israel.

Most of the Asian markets remain closed for Lunar New Year holidays.

Race for Hampshire seat after resignation of MP Chris Huhne could bring discomfort for David Cameron.

Community Security Trust report also finds British Jews being bombarded with rocks and attacked in school playground.

Ruling moderate Islamists reject PM plans for caretaker technocrat government in run-up to sudden elections.

Disastrous 'Project Santorini' at world's oldest bank could embarrass ECB president Mario Draghi.

Traders cautious as the yen pauses its plunge ahead of ECB meet and Chinese festival season.

Umberto Bacchi reveals that the Iranian leader is having to dodge shoes in Cairo and brickbats in Tehran.

Traders remain cautious as Spanish and Italian political concerns give rise to renewed eurozone fears.

Political uncertainties in Spain and Italy spark renewed concerns on the region's recovery prospects.

Cuban revolutionary leader casts ballot in Havana and speaks to voters and journalists.