Can Germany rescue its ailing neighbours?Ironically, a weaker euro is making Germany even stronger, accentuating Europe’s imbalances
Merkel under siegeAngry voters at home are increasingly turning against her and her coalition government
Call girls, graft and Italy’s paralysisNew revelations about Berlusconi further erode his image, but no one seems ready to bring him down
Is Obama finished?As the economy sinks and hope turns into despair, the president’s odds of re-election are fading fast
Newsmakers: May 5-12, 2011Donald Trump gets sued, Rita Chretien is found alive, and Don Cherry is angry about something again
Is 30 per cent representation the new gender-equality dream?Campaigns to raise women’s representation on boards and in politics to 30 per cent are picking up steam globally