A peaceful transfer of office happens in Romania, and Senegal's president promises the same for next year.
UK Labour fights over pluralism
The ALP's reluctance to co-operate with the Greens finds a stronger echo in the UK, where the electoral system makes cut-throat competition even more deadly.
More caution at the Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court makes another effort to salvage some of its reputation by rejecting a pet right-wing argument about judicial review.
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.
The World is Not Enough 