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UK Prime Minister David Cameron Slams EU Regulation for Strangling Economic Growth
Cameron says red tape is costing Britain billions of euros and is therefore squeezing economic growth
US Government Shutdown: Markets Unsettled on Debt Ceiling Countdown
Daniel Stewart's chief economist gives us the snapshot for the week ahead
India Seizes US Ship with Armed Crew
Indian maritime officials detain ship without valid arms documents.
Royal Mail IPO Makes Dazzling Stock Market Debut
ETX Capital head of trading comments on the oversubscribed floatation
Eritrea Blames US for Lampedusa Boat Sinking Which Killed 300 Refugees
Washington accused of conspiracy to sink migrant boat off Sicilian coast.
Why Italian Homophobia is Leaving Millions Trapped in the Darkness
MP and LGBT activist Alessandro Zan describes the foul mix of inertia, bigotry and blind hatred that denies Italian homosexuals their basic rights.
US Slashes Military Aid to Egypt as Morsi Prepares to Undergo Trial
US postpones delivery of F16 fighter jets and will not supply M1A1 tank kits, Harpoon missiles and Apache helicopters.
Azerbaijan: Official App Declares Ilham Aliyev's Presidential Election Victory Before Polls Even Open
Claims of fraud and vote rigging as president Ilham Aliyev prepares for landslide victory.
Germany Needs a Government Soon For The Sake Of Europe: ECB's Jörg Asmussen
European integration needs speedy formation of new German government claims European Central Bank's Jörg Asmussen.
Westminster Times: Will Tristram Hunt Set School Run Mums' Hearts a Flutter?
Westminster Times: Reshuffle chills, Deputy Speaker contest, tweets and free schools
India Embraces Austerity to Meet Deficit Target
Country already crossed almost 75% of 5.4tn-rupee deficit target.
Will UK Vote on Pulling Out of Europe Before Next Election?
Tory Adam Afriyie is launching a move in parliament to force an 'in or out' of Europe referendum in 12 months' time. All three political leaders have dismissed it but could it go ahead?
Argentina President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner On Leave with Brain Injury
Doctors order a month's rest for the Argentine leader after discovering blood on her brain due to a head injury.
Lampedusa Boat Sinking: Eritreans' Deadly Route to Escape Authoritarian Regime
Hundreds of Eritreans attempt odyssey to Italy from Libyan coast, says activist.
Race Poll: Nearly Half of Ukip Members Against Idea of Non-white PM
YouGov poll on a non-white prime minister finds only minority support among followers of all parties.
India Targets $3.2bn Public Spending Cut to Avoid Junk Credit Status
Cut is necessary for India to meet its budget deficit goal of 4.8% of gross domestic product.
Golden Dawn Neo-Nazi Leader Nikos Michaloliakos Jailed in Killah P Spinoff Case
Leader of Greek fascist party jailed on allegations of running criminal organisation after fatal stabbing of rapper.
Why Silvio Berlusconi Decided U-Turn in Favour of Enrico Letta
PdL leader backtracked on decision to pull support to Italy's coalition government.
Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn MPs Freed in Killah P Criminal Case
Three far-right defendants released in criminal probe after murder of leftist rapper.
Silvio Berlusconi Backtracks to Support Enrico Letta Government [VIDEO]
Italian government faces make-or-break confidence vote in parliament.
Italy Runs 'Fatal Risk' Warns PM Enrico Letta Ahead of Confidence Vote
Silvio Berlusconi's party in chaos on day of mayhem for coalition government.
Greece: Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn MPs in Court over Rapper Killah P's Murder
Far-right extremists brought before Athens court accused of participating in criminal organisation that oversaw killing of anti-fascist singer Pavlos Fyssas.
Silvio Berlusconi 'Fit for Election Fight' as he Faces People of Freedom Party Turmoil
Even close allies describe Berlusconi move to pull PDL ministers from Italian coalition as 'awful'.
Lalu Yadav Convicted: End of the Road for One of India's Most Colourful Politicians?
Lalu Prasad Yadav, a former central minister whose career was a case study for students at Harvard University, is convicted of corruption by an Indian court.
Greek Police Find Cash, Weapons and Ammo at Home of Golden Dawn Leader Nikolaos Michaloliakos
Five Golden Dawn MPs in custody in Greece following murder of activist Pavlos Fyssas.
Italian Government Faces Collapse as Berlusconi MPs Walk Out
Five MPs walk out of coalition as Berlusconi faces expulsion from parliament following tax fraud conviction.
Greek Police Arrest Golden Dawn Leader Nikolaos Michaloliakos
Far-right chief one of several Golden Dawn members detained on charges of forming a criminal organisation.
Golden Dawn Threatens to Pull out MPs and Trigger Destabalising Elections
Neo-Nazi group leader threatens 'political earthquake' over police clampdown following Killah P murder.
India Crisis: Pimco Says Debt Rating May Be Cut to Junk as Election Looms
Focus on winning elections leave very little room to tackle economic issues.
Lord Rennard Will Not Face Sexual Harassment Charges - but Lib Dem Inquiry Resumes
Nick Clegg's party to press ahead with inquiry despite police finding insufficient evidence to prosecute former election guru.