Fresh results from the Venezuelan election show the opposition narrowing the gap, but not nearly enough. Everyone concerned needs to chill out.
Author: Charles Richardson
Netanyahu not interested in peace – what a surprise
Another disappointment in the quest for Middle East peace as Israel refuses to engage with a fresh offer from the Arab League.
Same-sex marriage vs federalism
The ACT government thinks it can set up its own family law system. Supporters of marriage equality should recognise that that's a bad idea.
Ungrateful Iceland
Icelanders return the centre-right opposition to power as expected, despite the fact that they presided over the disintegration of the country's economy last time they were in office.
Who lost Italy?
Two months later, and Italy has its new government. Could things have turned out differently?
French Polynesia to vote for stability
French Polynesia votes next week in the second round of an election designed to end a long period of instability. It looks like returning the controversial Gaston Flosse to the top job.
Not all religion is fundamentalist
An exciting and uplifting story about the rescue of the treasures of Timbuktu (yes, it's a real place). But there's also a moral to it.
Election preview: Iceland
Despite its relatively good economic record, Iceland's left-wing coalition is headed for defeat in tomorrow's election.
Another roll of the Italian dice
For a party that won a majority in the lower house, Italy's centre-left has done about as badly in the post-election bargaining as it's possible to imagine.
France makes it official
A divisive debate comes to a close in France, with a largely party-line vote in favor of same-sex marriage.
The World is Not Enough 