Elections

Close contest is predicted between Park Geun-hye and Moon Jae-in.

Asian stocks extend gains as traders remain positive on US lawmakers reaching consensus on 'fiscal cliff' soon.

Poll finds Hamas popular enough to make electoral gains.

European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.

European markets remain mixed in the opening minutes of trade as fiscal cliff concerns offset China's economic policy reassurances.

Abe, considered a hawk on China, says he will 'stop challenge'.

Japanese stocks climb as yen dips after pro-stimulus LDP wins elections.

Deflation, rising currency and perceived threats to national security have driven disillusioned voters to the conservative LDP.

Ruby, aka Karima El-Mahroug, failed to show up as key witness in Milan sex trial.

Former Italian PM accuses German chancellor Angela Merkel of pushing Greece to verge of civil war.

Wolfgang Münchau's points in his FT column echo Berlusconi's electoral programme. Is that just a coincidence?

European markets steady in opening minutes.

The surprise resignation gambit from Prime Minister Mario Monti has roiled financial markets in Eurpoe, but Italy's economic prospects are unlikely to be harmed by the drama.

Second quarter growth contracts on top of 0.9% contraction in July-September quarter.

Italy's Prime Minister says he'll resign following withdrawal of support from former leader Silvio Berlusconi.

Mursi grants powers to army to arrest civilians and maintain security to ensure controversial referendum goes through.

Asian markets advance in week as China's new regime indicates it will continue to tweak economy to maintain stability.

Silvio Berlusconi's PDL party withholds support in confidence vote but Monti government still on thin ice as minority.

Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.

It is 70 years since the the Beveridge Report, a document which mapped out Britain's welfare state. But the anniversary passed almost unnoticed.

World-renowned US photographer James Balog speaks exclusively to IBTimes UK about the Extreme Ice Survey.

Powerful blast damages offices in Aspropygos but no injuries or fatalities reported.

New campaign, featuring leading Conservative MP David Davis, plans to use City of London elections to reform opaque Corporation.

Germany's Lower House agrees to new terms for Greece's rescue package as markets await details on Athens' plan to buyback more than €60bn in government bonds.

European traders remain cautious as US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations remain at a deadlock.

Labour candidates win all three by-election seats while Ukip finishes second in Middlesbrough and Rotherham.

Japan's factory output gains for first time in four months while government announces fresh stimulus measures.

Asian markets gain as Japan's October industrial output increases, but concerns on 'fiscal cliff' remain as US lawmakers continue talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plays down importance of UN vote on observer status.

Umberto Bacchi reveals that Europe's most controversial politician is plotting to contest the 2013 elections with a new political party.