Britain agrees to yield its Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius, but the Conservatives aren't happy about it.
Author: Charles Richardson
Four (sort of) German states
Recent elections in Saxony, Thuringia, Brandenburg and Austria all tell a story of gains for the far right.
France’s government survives for now
France's new government has survived its first parliamentary test, but the road ahead is beset with dangers.
Tory Party veers back to the right
Britain's Conservative Party is set to choose a new leader, but both candidates are on the hard right after moderate MPs screwed up their tactical voting.
Japan goes early again
Japan goes to the polls later this month as its new prime minister seeks to distinguish himself from his predecessor.
Four weeks to go
Just four weeks out from the US election the presidential race is still unpleasantly close.
Twelve months later
A year ago, Hamas brutally shattered the superficial calm of the Middle East. Neither side wants to admit the essential similarity of their attitudes.
Back in two weeks
Blogging takes a break until early October.
Four quick updates
A brief report on the latest developments in some continuing stories, including Catalonia, Japan, France and the United States.
Thailand loses a prime minister
Thailand's prime minister loses his job due to a decision of the court that is usually seen as the puppet of his coalition partner, the military.
The World is Not Enough 