1Has Barack Obama's re-election to the US Presidency heralded a new dawn in Washington, or simply created more Government in gridlock?
2The Greek Government has pushed through another round of deeply unpopular spending cuts, necessary to unlock money from the European Union. Once again, violent protests have shaken Greece in reaction. Is austerity working, or just making an awful situation even worse? Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pleaded with Britain not to leave the European Union over a dispute about the EU's Budget. Analysis.
3The Chinese Communist Party has met to choose a new set of leaders for the next ten years. However, China's outgoing President is warning that corruption is threatening the Chinese Communist Party. What does the new era of Chinese leadership have in store?
4This week's international news headlines.