As the Maoist Prachanda is appointed prime minister of Nepal, the BBC's Paul Reynolds looks at how revolutionaries fare as democratic political leaders.

The Australian version of reality TV series Big Brother is being dropped, seven years after it began on Network Ten.

David Davis defends his decision to quit as an MP over civil liberties and insists it will not damage the Tory Party.

The European Commission has fined US computer giant Microsoft for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour. We look at the issues behind the decision.

The struggle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is focusing on South Carolina's African-American vote.

Heathrow may be the world's busiest international airport, but its continental rivals continue to challenge its crown.

Protesters march to the Justice Department in Washington to demand action against race hate crimes.

Sales of organic produce are booming on the back alleged benefits to our health and the environment, as well as claims of higher standards of animal welfare. But are we being seduced by "feel good" claims that don't stand up to scientific scrutiny?

BBC Monitoring profiles the European press scene - Spain.

Professor Chris Stringer describes how early efforts to search for evidence of early Britons were hampered by false leads.

Taking care of business, Magazine-style.

Europe's antitrust inquiry into Microsoft is about to enter the public arena, as the software giant makes its court appeal.

Director Louis J Horvitz reveals what it like to conduct the TV broadcast of the biggest event of the film calendar.

An American version of the Eurovision Song Contest is being developed by the NBC network.

Disney's purchase of Pixar has left its boss and Apple founder Steve Jobs astride a growing media and technology empire.

The discovery of a fake surveillance rock in Moscow feels like it could come from a B-rate movie. Espionage and entertainment are no strangers - even down to the shoes.

Everyone finds the odd dud present under the tree - but is there a way to turn the situation to your advantage?

When M Scott Peck, who has just died, wrote The Road Less Travelled, he wanted to help people in therapy. But perhaps those he helped most were in the book trade.

Thousands of re-enactors relive the drama and pageantry of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium.

Just as the popularity of tank-like SUVs seemed to be on the wane, a Texan firm launches the biggest of them all.