The allegations date back to Messina's time as chief of staff to Max Baucus

President Barack Obama was briefed following the meeting

But win provokes criticism from the UK and US, as Australia's Foreign Minister calls for election re-run

The latest decision in the patent war between Apple and Samsung has overturned the ruling that would ban imports of the iPhone 4 and iPad 2

Interpol issued a global security alert yesterday, warning countries around the world to be on their guard after a series of jail breaks believed to be linked to al-Qa'ida.

Washington politicians demand tighter controls to stop cash for reconstruction from going to supporters of Afghan insurgency

Out of America: The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win

Wales had been a high-profile celebrity adviser to the Prime Minister

Ocado co-founder sells £3.3m shares

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Opponents claim  Zanu-PF conned its way to power – rather than taking it by force

The former deputy chief of staff at the White House was once described as the 'most powerful person in Washington you’ve never heard of'

Broadchurch is to get the US treatment with a remake planned for American audiences.

Those affected include Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates