David Cameron insists the Conservatives can "win people back", amid criticism from some MPs after the party came third in the Eastleigh by-election.

What motivates collectors of art - is it fame, riches or a desire to share? Whatever it is, says historian Lisa Jardine, we owe them.

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on the conflict in neighbouring Syria, amid differences on how best to support the opposition.

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on the conflict in neighbouring Syria, amid differences on how best to support the opposition.

Ernest Hemingway's old house in Florida is now a museum where tourists can see how he lived and worked - but it is also home to the six-fingered descendants of one of his cats.

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is condemned by the US, Israel and the UN for branding Zionism a "crime against humanity".

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is condemned by the US, Israel and the UN for branding Zionism a "crime against humanity".

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The prospect of an early repeat vote in Italy to break the February election gridlock recedes after the outgoing head of state rejects the idea.

The prospect of an early repeat vote in Italy to break the February election gridlock recedes after the outgoing head of state rejects the idea.

US political leaders meet for a deadline-day summit at the White House as hopes fade for a deal to avoid $85bn (£56bn) in budget cuts.

US political leaders meet for a deadline-day summit at the White House as hopes fade for a deal to avoid $85bn (£56bn) in budget cuts.

Egypt has one of the highest traffic death rates in the world, but a group of cyclists are trying to encourage people in Cairo to start taking to two wheels to get around town.

The Brazilian economy grew at its slowest pace for three years in 2012, according to official figures, expanding by 0.9%.

Ten people are arrested in Hong Kong as new restrictions over taking baby milk formula out of the territory come into force.

Kenya poll run-up - peace prophets, toe-nail art and donkeys

An animal eradication scheme of unprecedented scope resumes on South Georgia island as researchers set out to kill all of its millions of rats.

More than 4,000 people flee over night from a border town into Uganda after rival rebel factions fought in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Work on a gas pipeline between Iran and Pakistan is to begin on 11 March, Pakistani officials say, despite US warnings of possible sanctions.

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is "battling for his health and his life" following his latest cancer treatment in Cuba, the vice-president says.