The US Supreme Court makes another effort to salvage some of its reputation by rejecting a pet right-wing argument about judicial review.
Author: Charles Richardson
Three continents, three elections
Reports from the weekend's three elections in West Africa, Southern Europe and Central America.
Death in Germany
Simon Crean was not a successful Labor leader, but he deserves more respect from the party than many whose record looks better on paper.
Finland & Greece
Finland has a new government with a prominent role for the far right, while Greece's failure to form a new government has led it to a dubious second election.
Righting the record in East Timor
East Timor is set for a new government. Meanwhile, a history of Australia's involvement sets the record straight on its route to independence.
Movement in the Balkans
Montenegro's voters return a new pro-European party in first place, while Bulgaria's fractious politicians finally agree on a new government.
Democracy in Alabama?
A pivotal case in Alabama exposes the conceptual mess of America's jurisprudence on electoral representation.
Two showmen depart
An adverse report to the House of Commons claims Boris Johnson, while death claims Silvio Berlusconi. Compare and contrast.
Election preview: Montenegro
Montenegro goes to the polls on Sunday, less than three years after the election that brought unexpected political change and disruption.
Turning-point in Poland?
Poland's far-right government faces trouble both at home and abroad, but its position in this year's election is far from hopeless.
The World is Not Enough 