Zimbabwe attacks 'kill dialogue'
Renewed violence has ended hopes of a deal to end Zimbabwe's political crisis, the main opposition party says.
Security licence body chief quits
The chief executive of the government body which licenses bouncers and other security staff resigns.
Profile: Rahm Emanuel
A look at Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel, who is set to become Barack Obama's chief-of-staff.
EU enlargement: The next seven
Clickable guide to the countries waiting in the wings to join the European Union club.
Country profile: Suriname
Key facts, figures and dates
What next for Sarah Palin?
With the 2008 election over, Sarah Palin returns to Alaska, leaving people wondering what is next for her.
Country profile: Egypt
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Three little words so hard to say
There are three words you will hardly ever hear a person in power use - & #34;I don't know. & #34; Why is doubt, which most of us experience every day, virtually unheard of in politics, asks Michael Blastland.
Online lessons for UK in Obama win
The internet had a huge role to play in getting Barack Obama elected, so could the same thing happen in the UK?
Voters go to polls in Glenrothes
Voters go to the polls in Glenrothes to choose a new MP after weeks of political campaigning.
Habana proud of Springbok emblem
As a political row rages in South Africa over the emblem on their jersey star wing Bryan Habana says the issue should be left to politicians and administrators.
Bin Laden son asylum bid rejected
Spain rejects a political asylum bid by one of Osama Bin Laden's sons, months after he was refused a UK visa.
Lib Dem adviser quits government
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Lester has resigned as a government adviser on constitutional affairs, the party says.
Blears attacks political bloggers
Hazel Blears attacks & #34;cynical & #34; political blogs and the rise of the career politician in a speech to Hansard Society.
Kremlin tactics challenge Obama
Russia's political tactics present a tricky prospect for America's new president-elect, writes Rupert Wingfield-Hayes in Moscow.
Brown and Cameron in Obama clash
Gordon Brown and David Cameron clash in the Commons over the reasons for Barack Obama's election victory.
MSPs campaign over HBOS takeover
Three MSPs launch a campaign to put the HBOS takeover on hold to ensure other alternatives are explored.
The Full Story: PM's questions
All the key points and reaction in text and video as Gordon Brown faced his weekly House of Commons grilling.
Country profile: Ivory Coast
Key facts, figures and dates
Profile: John McCain
A profile of John McCain, the Vietnam veteran and maverick Republican who lost out to Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential race.