After spending 15 of the past 20 years under house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi has finally been released.
Con-Dem plans to use companies such as McDonald's and Diageo, the makers of Guinness, to draft health policy have been slated by health campaigners - and indeed everyone who has a sense of irony.
The recent council elections in Greece saw a surge in support for anti-capitalist candidates, reports Petros Constantinou.
Last month's midterm elections in the US saw a surge in support for the Republicans, fuelled by the growth of the right wing Tea Party movement. Gary Younge examines the US after two years of unfulfilled expectations.
After the massive and militant student demonstration last month, and the responses to it, Esme Choonara looks at the question of what sort of leadership we need to take the struggle forward.
Last month David Cameron visited China in an effort to encourage trade with Britain, but barely mentioned the touchy issue of human rights. Hsiao-Hung Pai analyses the "miracle" of Chinese economic growth and the human suffering that underpins it.
New Orleans is often regarded as the birthplace of jazz. Martin Smith spoke to jazz musician Christian Scott about growing up in the city, the devastation after Katrina and making music to move the listener.
"There's a danger of having any government of any composition led by a party which doesn't have a proper mandate across the country try to push through really difficult decisions. I think a lot of people will react badly to that."
During last month's midterm elections in the US Californian voters narrowly rejected a proposal to legalise cannabis. But what does this mean for the policy of prohibition?
Louise Casey, former Asbo tsar, is recommending that the government curtail the right to request a jury trial for some offences. Matt Foot exposes the injustices at the heart of Britain's justice system.
Joseph Choonara opens our coverage of the spending review, arguing that George Osborne's plans expose the lie that "we're all in it together".
With the poorest set to suffer most from cuts, Danny Dorling looks at the damage the spending review will do to the lives of millions.
