SA government wants probe into British spying allegations
Reports that Britain spied on G20 delegates, including SA, during meetings in London in 2009, should be investigated, says government.
Cameron urges G8 leaders to draw inspiration from hosts N Ireland
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron says G8 leaders should be inspired by Northern Ireland when the summit delivers its own economic breakthrough.
When 'helping' Africa resembles grabbing its resources
From the Conference of Berlin to today's G8, "helping" Africans looks suspiciously like monopolising their resources, writes George Monbiot.
Obama urges UK to await reform before leaving EU
US President Barack Obama has urged Britons to watch whether EU reforms were successful before deciding whether to leave the multi-nation bloc.
[Video] Weekend 101: Not the Oscar Pistorius news
In this week's episode: Ramphele launches Agang SA, the Anene Booysens case postponed to April, David Cameron attacks Hilary Mantel and more.
Tories urge Cameron to delay 'divisive' gay marriage vote
Members of British Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party urged him on Sunday to delay a parliamentary vote this week on gay marriage.
Cameron sets out EU opt-out plan
British prime minister has announced his intention to renegotiate membership terms if he is re-elected.
Algerian hostage toll rises as nine Japanese killed
The death toll from a four-day siege at an Algerian gas plant has risen to at least 81, with nine Japanese nationals reported to have been killed.
British press hails Cameron's budget stance
Prime Minister David Cameron has secured a decent result for Britain at the European Union budget summit.
Austerity condemned, strikes planned in UK
Tens of thousands of people protested in London against the government's austerity measures while union leaders called for a general strike.
Meles's death creates a vacuum
Just a few hours after Meles Zenawi's death was announced, British prime ministers - past and present - were queueing to pay tribute.
Assange: UK dusts off its velvet glove
Downing Street says Britain still wants a diplomatic solution to the standoff with Ecuador over the proposed extradition to Sweden of Julian Assange.
The multiple perils of political friendship
The Crown Prosecution Service's decision to charge former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks came as the British Cabinet met on Tuesday
Food security: Why the G8 has to deliver on its plan for Africa
At this week's G8 summit, leaders have a great opportunity to take the lead in tackling poverty.
Murdoch discussed TV station acquisition with Cameron
James Murdoch has told an ethics inquiry that he had previously discussed News Corp's bid to take control of pay-TV giant BSkyB with David Cameron.
Mugabe attacks gays, foreigners at birthday celebration
Robert Mugabe marked his 88th birthday with a trademark attack on gays and foreigners at a mass rally to celebrate the occasion.
Malnutrition kills millions a year
Survey by Save the Children highlights the devastating effects of malnutrition and predicts a disaster if the situation isn't remedied.
Cameron to hold discussions over racism in football
Reports suggest Cameron will hold talks with stakeholders over recent racism incidents in English football.
The gods are smiling on the Olympic games.
The run-up to London 2012 has been remarkably smooth but there's one dark cloud -- the weather.
Cameron to block EU-wide financial transaction tax
British Prime Minister David Cameron will block attempts to introduce EU-wide financial transaction tax based on fears of harming jobs and prosperity.
