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Europe Referendum: Could it Reunite the Right? [BLOG]
David Cameron's Europe gamble could fix the right or split it, argues Henry Hill.
George Osborne Vows to 'Electrify' Bank Ring Fence in New Break-Up Threat
Chancellor will tell banks in speech at JP Morgan that lenders that flout new ring fence rules will be broken up.
30,000 Golden Dawn Supporters March in Athens Under Neo-Nazi Banners [VIDEO]
Mobs of black-vested youths carrying swastikas take to streets in central Athens, chanting anti-immigration slogans.
Mali: Hollande Pledges Continued French Presence
Francois Hollande says French forces will remain in Mali until democracy prevails but African troops will take over operation against Islamist rebels.
Greek Neo-Nazis Golden Dawn Target Teenage Recruits
Far-right party targets schools and youth clubs with its violent anti-immigration message.
Jailing Journalists: Iran Strangles Freedom of Speech [BLOG]
As Iran jails 15 journalists for being anti-revolutionaries, Nadin Rayya analyses the freedom of speech crisis.
Mario Balotelli, Silvio Berlusconi and the Politics of Football
Balotelli's move to San Siro could bring success in the ballot box and the penalty box, says Umberto Bacchi.
Gerald Scarfe's Sunday Times Cartoon Anti-Semitic? You're Having a Laugh
Gerald Scarfe's Sunday Times cartoon on Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election is stupid, but is is really anti-semitic?
Rupert Murdoch Apologises for 'Anti-Semitic' Sunday Times Cartoon
Cartoon published on Holocaust Day showed Benjamin Netanyahu using Palestinian limbs to build walls.
ECB's Mario Draghi Meets Italy's Finance Minister as Role in Monte dei Paschi Scandal Questioned
European Central Bank President headed Bank of Italy when lender was said to have hid millions in derivative losses.
Obama and Netanyahu have 'Bad Chemistry,' says Former US Ambassador
Ex-US ambassador confirms strained relations between president and Israeli PM.
Italian Regulators Call Emergency Meeting Amid Growing Monte dei Paschi Scandal
The world's oldest bank is accused of hiding millions in losses as it made pleas for a €4bn state rescue that involves Italy's political elite
Obama-Hillary TV Double Act Fuels Washington Gossip
US President uses rare joint appearance to pay tribute to 'one of the finest Secretaries of State we've had'.
Czech Republic Elects New President
Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential elections.
Iran Set to Unveil New Generation of Fighter Jet
Third of generation of unnamed jet to follow earlier combat aircraft Azarakhsh and Saeqeh.
Cameron EU Referendum Pledge: Don't Be Sure of all this 'Uncertainty'
David Cameron's vision for Britain and Europe ignores how closely the economy ties both of their futures.
David Cameron Cannot be Trusted on EU Poll, says Ukip Leader Nigel Farage.
Eurosceptic leader says 'battle lines are drawn' and says Ukip forced Cameron's EU referendum pledge.
Tory Eurosceptic Bill Cash's Diaries 'to Open Old Wounds over EU'
MP's memoirs will include 'graphic account' of Thatcher downfall and 'detailed entry' on Maastricht rebellion
Israel Election: Netanyahu Keeps Iran as Priority after Narrow Win [VIDEO]
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu coalition secures a narrow lead winning 31 seats.
Canadian Gun Suspect John Pope Kills Two in Philippines Court [VIDEO]
Philippines resident in dock on firearm charges pulls out gun and shoots two dead in Cebu courthouse.
Israel Election: Voting Begins as Netanyahu Tipped to Win [VIDEO]
Likud Party and Yisrael Beitenu alliance, which have a pre-poll pact, predicted to bag majority in Knesset.
Israel Bulldozes Palestinian Protest Camp and Plans Barrier around E1 Zone
Israeli defence minister Ehud Barak plans to surround disputed E1 area with separation barrier.
Lupe Fiasco Thrown Off Stage Following Anti-Obama Song at Inauguration Party [VIDEO]
Rapper’s performance ends after he performs 30-minute tirade against Barack Obama at StartUp RockOn gig.
European Stocks Edge up as US Debt Ceiling Concerns Ease
Markets positive as US debt ceiling fears ease after Republicans propose 3-month extension to borrowing limit.
Mass Protest Against Fascism Spans the World
A massive demonstration took place on Saturday across the globe against racism and the rise of the fascist Golden Dawn party.
Pakistan Spring? Police Fire Teargas at Protesters During Tahirul Qadri-led Rally
Anti-government protest in Islamabad, led by populist cleric Tahirul Qadri, turned violent.
Bunga-Bunga Troubles Haunt Berlusconi Election Chances
Milan court denies former PM's request to halt underage prostitution trial until after poll.
Beyond 2014: Shaping the Future of United Kingdom [BLOG]
Henry Hill asks what the future holds for Britain if Scotland votes against independence next year.
UKIP 'Homophobia' in Spotlight After Online Leaks
Will a recent string of intolerant, anti-gay outbursts by party members hit its prospects at the polls?
Saudi Arabia: Women Debut in Shura Legislative Council
King Abdullah grants 20 percent quota for women in government advisory body.