An exciting and uplifting story about the rescue of the treasures of Timbuktu (yes, it's a real place). But there's also a moral to it.
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.
France makes it official
A divisive debate comes to a close in France, with a largely party-line vote in favor of same-sex marriage.
The Dalai Lama gets his gig
Sydney University decides to risk the disapproval of the Chinese government and host a lecture by the Dalai Lama.
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.
Shambles in Italy as president re-elected
Italy gets its old president back – but still no government, and the prospects for the centre-left are looking bleaker than ever.
Slow progress in Kosovo, but at least it’s not Chechnya
European media are hailing a historic agreement between Serbia and Kosovo, but the underlying problems haven't really been solved.
Weekly electoral roundup
An occasional feature. This week it's Paraguay, Iceland, Malaysia, Pakistan, Venezuela and Italy.
US stalemate on gun control
President Obama's modest plan for gun control falls victim to the paradox of gradualism.
