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Ahmed Ben Bella obituary
He fought the French to become the first president of an independent Algeria, only to be overthrownThe first president of independent Algeria, Ahmed Ben Bella, who has died aged 95, did not remain long...
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Thousands clash with Chinese police in Chongqing district of Wansheng
Officials claim order restored after violence followed news of Bo Xilai's expulsion, though economic problems blamedOrder was being restored after thousands of people clashed with police in a district...
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Swaziland's vibrant tourist industry masks a hunger for democracy
The tiny nation plays on its status as the only absolute monarchy in Africa – but citizens demand democracy as well as traditionCulture and tradition are big selling points for Swaziland. Tourists...
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Aids and ignorance thrive as Swaziland struggles for funds to fight disease
Despite improving healthcare and information campaigns, country still has world's highest infection rateSwaziland has the miserable distinction of the highest HIV rate in the world, with more than one...
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This eurozone deep stall may have to lead to a crash if we're to rein in...
A 1963 plane crash can help us understand the eurozone crisis and why it threatens us allA trillion euros of cheap loans by the ECB and a second Greek bailout only bought a little time. The eurozone...
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Sudan mobilises army over seizure of oilfield by South Sudan
African Union gravely concerned as border crisis deepens and threatens to turn into an outright warSudan has said that it will mobilise its army against South Sudan after the latter's soldiers seized...
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Pass notes No 3,157: Miss Universe
Transgender contestants are now to be allowed to compete in the beauty pageant, starting with Canadian Jenna TalackovaAge: 60.Appearance: Miss World's younger sister.Younger … and more American? You...
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Why do Breivik's lawyers look like they're in a Scandinavian crime drama?
A newspaper photograph of the defence team makes them look like slick successors to Sarah Lund et alIt's an incongruous image. The four well-coiffed Norwegians, pictured, look like they are the stars...
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Eurozone crisis now being felt in Asia, warns Asian Development Bank
Growth in China, India and other developing countries hit by weak demand from EuropeEurope's sovereign debt crisis presents the greatest risk to Asian economies in the next 12 months, according to the...
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Syrian promise to halt attacks met with scepticism
Syria's announcement to comply with Kofi Annan's UN-backed plan for ceasefire receives mixed international responseSyria has announced a halt to all military operations from Thursday morning as...
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Metropolitan police reopen inquiry into death of Kester David
Family say it would not have taken so long to win action if bus driver, 53, found burned alive had been whitePolice investigating the death of an African-Caribbean man found burned alive failed to...
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Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead, according to Bernie Ecclestone
• Commercial rights holder will speak to teams at China race• FIA says reports of violence are 'distorted and inaccurate'The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead on 22 April despite widespread fears over...
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Mitt Romney enjoys some security as vice-presidential contenders shy away
While a decision on a running-mate could be months away, Republicans are lining up to publicly count themselves outFlorida senator Marco Rubio and Virginia governor Bob McDonnell have participated in...
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George Zimmerman to be charged over Trayvon Martin death
Special prosecutor to make announcement at press conference – although it is not clear what charges Zimmerman will faceGeorge Zimmerman will be charged over the death of Trayvon Martin, law enforcement...
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Pokies and the Australian addiction to gambling
Australians lose more money betting than citizens of any other country. and machines are powering the problem'There, look! That is classic problem gambling behaviour right there," says Paul Bendat,...
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News International braced as lawyer brings phone-hacking scandal to US
Lawyer's visit brings UK scandal to Rupert Murdoch's front door and raises prospect of lawsuits involving US legal systemMark Lewis, the lawyer who has been at the forefront of efforts to expose the...
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Nokia shares slump 14% following profit warning
Finnish firm predicts €126m first half loss, blaming software problems and stiff smartphone competition in India and ChinaShares in Nokia plunged by 14% on Wednesday after it warned it expects to lose...
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Europe has left Syria to a distinctly Ottoman fate | Timothy Garton Ash
On Syria there's a moral case for intervention – but with the west reluctant, Turkey and other powers will be the ones to decideThe day I arrived in Istanbul, they buried the last Ottoman. Her Imperial...
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Letter: Police abuses and democratic accountability
Since the Scarman inquiry there has been a significant decrease in reprehensible conduct by police in police stations and cells (Editorial, 7 April). Not just the racism that Scarman addressed...
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Letters: Information that we want to be free
As the editor of an online journal, Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, now entering its fourth year with 1,100 registered readers, I was delighted to read such strong endorsement of open access...
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