Georgian tycoon top of the trough
Georgia’s President Mikheil Saakashvili has conceded that his party had lost an election to a coalition led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Syria’s war is forging a skilled rebel army
Former civilians have been quickly picking up the tactics that will make them a formidable military force. Luke Harding reports.
Outgunned rebels struggle on in Syria’s Aleppo
Outnumbered and outgunned, anti-regime guerrillas are fighting to stave off an onslaught by Bashar al-Assad’s forces in Aleppo, Syria.
Libyan minority want new deal
The Amazigh were oppressed by Gaddafi and now face another battle for their language and culture, writes Luke Harding.
Racism could turn Ukraine Euro 2012 into PR disaster
On the eve of the Euro 2012 football championships Ukraine is staring at nothing less than a full-blown PR disaster, writes Luke Harding.
Art takes the cake
An African rights body has called on a Swedish minister to resign over her role in an art event that highlighted female genital mutilation and racism.
Puzzle of Putin’s tears
Was it fear, was it rage – or was the ex-KGB tough guy exploring his feminine side when he wept during during his victory speech?
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Speak to my lawyer — in English
Russian oligarchs favour British courts to sue each other over their ill-gotten gains.
Return of the Tsar III, IV –
The year is 2024. The world’s economic prospects have perked up a bit since the collapse of the euro.
Assange haute for the count
The WikiLeaks founder was rescued from jail by a maverick right-wing libertarian, but then the Swedes spoiled the party.
