World View
Those days aren't over - France goes to war in Mali
Syria civil war: 'news' audience moves on
Depardieu takes the money over 'national treasure' status
Dysfunctional regime helps terrorism to thrive
What a year, but not so bad
To begin on a happy note, the world didn't end this year.
Violence inherent in US culture
Sperm count dive: should we worry?
Many years ago, when I was young and handsome, a friend inveigled me into taking a small role in a film he was making - a proper film, with a real budget and a commercial release, though mercifully
Climate talks just coasting towards disaster
They made some progress at the annual December round of the international negotiations on controlling climate change, held this year in Qatar.