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A closer inspection of the leading news stories of the moment, including a more in-depth analysis and interviews with those in the know.

Lebanon: The Syrian refugee factor

So many Syrians are fleeing the war in their country that it has put a severe strain on neighbouring Lebanon’s infrastructure –…
18/05 10:33 CET
The spectrum of global attitudes towards homophobia

In France, fighting against discrimination based on sexual orientation…
16/05 20:21 CET
Portugal – life two years after a bailout

A highly symbolic song from Portugal’s democratic revolution…
16/05 19:37 CET
Iran may avert breakdown if new president is reformist

As Iran prepares for presidential elections on 14 June, analysts have…
13/05 21:32 CET
Following Ferguson: the tough task facing David Moyes

When Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement on Wednesday it…
11/05 18:46 CET
EU opens its doors – but are Europeans interested?

An estimated 18,000 people dropped by the EU institutions last…
08/05 21:34 CET
Hollande’s year of rattling chains

François Hollande one year ago was inaugurated in the rain. Many people then took the weather as an omen for the French president. In the…
06/05 20:35 CET
European football speaks German

For the first time in history, two German football teams have reached the final of the Champions League. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund…
02/05 19:15 CET