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Al-Sadr’s rise means that Tehran is set to lose ground in Baghdad and its rule by proxy may be coming to end

Turkey has ceased to be an ally of Europe and the US and, if he wins, the Turkish leader is likely to foment further instability in Syria and the region

Hardliners demand harsh penalties for Catalonia secessionists, but perceived over-reaction by Madrid will alienate the undecided

Simon Tisdall writes: There are almost as many opinions as there are EU members, but no one wants to take military action without US support

Dangers of a hasty and ill-coordinated intervention in Mali

People can expect the worst in conflict zones from the Middle East to Africa, and US and Europe's debt crises could trigger a general depression

Suu Kyi’s enemies from the junta era still hold the keys to power, as the military will retain several important ministerial posts despite losing the election

Apart from terror groups, Aquino will also face opposition closer to home

Davutoglu's rapprochement policies are making a splash in the region, though relations remain prickly with Israel

Ahead of today's critical London conference, confidence in American leadership on Afghanistan is not what it might be at this crucial juncture

Congo’s plight does not register internationally as a cause or an issue

PM’s declaration is as ill-advised as George W Bush’s in Iraq and as oblivious to implications of UK and Nato actions