Deadlock reigns in post-election Italy, but at least it's not quite as bad as some of the media would have you believe.
Category: Europe
It’s 2006 all over again
Italy's election is a real cliffhanger, uncannily like 2006 – but with one crucial difference.
Cyprus gets a president
Cyprus got the expected result in the second round of its presidential election. Now all eyes are on Italy.
What Wilders means
The sponsors of Geert Wilders are being reticent about the details of his speaking engagements, but there's little doubt that his views strike a chord with many Australians.
An electoral roundup
Results from Ecuador, Armenia and Grenada, plus an early election looming in Bulgaria.
Who’s afraid of Silvio Berlusconi?
Despite the international fascination with Silvio Berlusconi, there is little sign of Italians being willing to award him a fourth term in office.
Cyprus goes to a second round
Centre-right candidate Nicos Anastasiades is well ahead of his rivals after the first round of Cyprus's presidential election, and should be a shoo-in to win the runoff next Sunday.
A new angle on Israel’s dilemma
A comparison with the fate of the Germans in central Europe after the Second World War offers a new understanding of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
Election preview: Cyprus
Cyprus's communist president is retiring, and his successor will face a big task in trying to reunify the divided country.
Australia falls further behind on same-sex marriage
Australia was well behind Britain on recognition of same-sex couples even before Tuesday's vote. Now the contrast is more embarrassing still.
The World is Not Enough 