In the fascinating politics of America's Supreme Court, Donald Trump's appointee shows he has an unpredictable streak.
Author: Charles Richardson
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A month of no progress in Italy
Italy's post-election deadlock continues, as obstinacy on the centre-left raises the likelihood of the far right taking power.
Still no way forward in Catalonia
Catalonia's fugitive independence leader is free again, but his cause is in as much disarray as ever.
Election preview: Hungary
Central Europe's most illiberal leader faces the voters, helped by a voting system designed for his own benefit.
Easter election roundup
Election news from around the world. This week: Costa Rica, Egypt, Sierra Leone and New Caledonia.
An alarming runoff in Costa Rica
Costa Ricans get to choose on Sunday between two presidential candidates with the same surname. Polling suggests that the fundamentalist has the edge.
Remembering My Lai
One from the archive, as the Vietnam War recedes further into the past.
Election preview: Russia
Russia's presidential election, or "election", doesn't require much analysis, but it still raises some interesting issues.
Election preview: South Australia
South Australians go to the polls, with little reason to think that the electoral system will reflect their wishes.
The World is Not Enough 