Local elections in the UK don't tell you a great deal. But whatever their message is this week, it's bad for David Cameron.
Author: Charles Richardson
Election preview: Malaysia
Tomorrow brings what is probably Malaysia's most competitive ever election. As usual, Australia's support for democracy is at best lukewarm.
Bush v. Gore revisited: what might have been
Sandra Day O'Connor, who indirectly gave us the Iraq war and much else, now seems to regret her role. Better late than never.
Are they real WMDs this time?
Here we go again – weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. If Syria has really started using them, that's a big problem.
So near yet so far in Venezuela
Fresh results from the Venezuelan election show the opposition narrowing the gap, but not nearly enough. Everyone concerned needs to chill out.
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.
