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.
Category: Elections
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paraguay swings to the right
Paraguay's voters have returned to the fold of the Colorado Party and elected successful businessman Horacio Cartes as their next president.
The World is Not Enough 