Elections

Conservatives pledged tax breaks for married couples in their 2010 manifesto.

Berlusconi will not serve jail sentence until the lengthy appeal process is over.

Italy's colourful, controversial - and now convicted - ex-premier has never been far from the public eye.

Polls show Obama ahead in Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Virginia, Colorado and Nevada.

US GDP grew faster than expected but mixed data below headline provides ammunition for both Obama and Romney campaigns

One in four out of work in Europe's fourth-largest economy amid deepening recession.

Former Republican Secretary of State says he will vote for President Obama as Romney’s foreign policy is a 'moving target.'

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney tweets endorsement for president: I watched all the debates.

Polls show president is ahead of Mitt Romney in crucial bellwether state.

Billionaire's so-called bombshell on US president Barack Obama a bluff as he disinters old chestnut about president's past.

Silvio Berlusconi puts speculation to rest by saying he will not run for 2013 parliamentary elections.

Billionaire Donald Trump claims he is to reveal “gigantic” news about the President. Netizens speculate that Michelle Obama once consider divorcing Barack.

Under-pressure police chief denies decision down to Hillsborough cover-up boast allegations.

Indiana Senate candidate's remark on conception triggers wave of criticism.

Gay rights, climate change, Europe and Guantanamo Bay left off trio of televised debates.

Anti-Muslim march by far-right group in Walthamstow could be leaderless.

First visit by head of state to isolated Palestinian territory since 2007 Israeli blockade.

Salt Lake Tribune editorial spurns Mormon Republican candidate in favour of incumbent president.

No contest in 50 percent of constituencies because of Hamas boycott.

Outcome more difficult to predict than it has been for years but Florida televised debate likely to settle the jitters.

Early in November, the world's first and third largest nations by population have elections. On Tuesday, 06 November 2012, the third country by population (314.5 million) with the largest capitalist economy but also the one with the greatest debt, the United States, will elect a new President Romney or re-elect President Obama for a second term. Leaving aside what wonderful husbands both men apparently are and their equally wonderful, devoted wives and families who at times in the campaign a...

Spain's Prime Minister faces challenging votes in Catalonia and the Basque region as investors fear window of opportunity for EU support closing fast

Greece's Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias has threatened to sue The Guardian over the allegations of torture against Greek police.

Nick Griffin once dreamed of being an MP but now a decimated party sees leader reduced to a Twitter troll

WTO upholds its ruling that China's import duties on certain US steel products are not in line with international trade practices.

With national elections just months away, Noda is keen on pulling economy out of sluggish growth.

Following the US investigation, other nations have also began examining the alleged national security issues in doing business with Huawei and ZTE.

President highlights clash over oil drilling and wind power, as well as arguing over Benghazi attack which killed US ambassador.

Republican challenger just one point down on President Barack Obama with female voters in 12 swing states.

First Minister Alex Salmond's drive for Scottish independence has uncanny echoes to a failed attempt by Quebec's Separatists nearly seventeen years ago.