Elections

Republican presidential nominee ends disappointing year by topping magazine’s 'useless' poll.

Protesters want end to Mursi regime but Muslim Brotherhood maintains support for president's latest decree.

Asian markets have traded lower in the morning as concerns over the US 'fiscal cliff' dampened investor sentiments.

The latest European agreement on Greece's financial support has many political benefits but few economic ones.

Former PM Silvio Berlusconi praises Matteo Renzi, while consent for 5-Star Movement led by comedian Beppe Grillo grows.

Ex-general and prime minister leaves political arena at 70 after Gaza offensive.

Asian markets have ended mixed amid concerns of the Greek bailout and Yen's extended weakness against Dollar.

Ruling Convergence and Union brought down to 50 seats from 62 in the 13-seat assembly.

Traders in Asia positive on eurozone ministers approving Greece bailout and Yen's weak run against major global currencies.

Pro-independence parties likely to gain majority in the 135-seat assembly.

President Mohammed Mursi says new powers will enable him to root out 'weevils' from old regime.

17,000 police officers deployed to patrol Pitak Siam movement’s anti-government rally.

Mursi's new declaration says president's decisions, declarations and laws are final and cannot be overturned.

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling gives option to keep blanket ban despite the ECRH declaring it illegal

A third of Dorries' constituents tell new poll they are less likely to vote for her after I'm A Celebrity.

Nikkei gains 1.06 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng trade 0.79 and 0.30 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.55 percent.

The US government is accused of hacking into French Presidential computer systems with malware similar to the Flame virus.

Shipments to Japan's biggest market hit by business slowdown and row over Senkaku Islands.

Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged despite pressures of a slowing economy.

Nikkei gains 0.10 percent while KOSPI rises 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.88 and 0.04 percent respectively.

Nikkei gains 1.43 percent while KOSPI up 0.93 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 0.11 and 0.49 percent higher.

Nikkei gains 1.42 percent while KOSPI rises 0.98 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.55 and 0.15 percent respectively.

World's third largest economy has contracted for two successive quarters.

The new commissioners have wide-ranging powers, but does anybody care?

A Guardian’s cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as puppet master in the wake of Gaza's escalating conflict has sparked controversy.

Just 10 percent of voters turned out for the police and crime commissioners elections in some areas and one polling station in Newport recorded no voters.

Nikkei climbs 2.20 percent while Hang Seng gains 0.24 percent. KOSPI and Shanghai indices drop 0.53 and 0.77 percent.

Result to reveal mood of electorate on Tories and economy.

Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.

Hamas leader Ahmed Jabari had just been given the draft of a truce agreement when he was assassinated in Israeli strike, peace activist Gershon Baskin revealed.