France's opposition Socialists vote for a new leader, amid bitter infighting and deep divisions in the party.

Segolene Royal, who lost France's presidency to Nicolas Sarkozy, is now channelling her energies into winning the presidency of the Socialist Party.

France's opposition Socialists are still looking for a new leader, after attempts to unify the party end in disarray.

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As France's opposition Socialists start their Congress in Reims, the BBC's Emma Jane Kirby says they appear as divided as ever over who should lead them, and where.

Former French presidential candidate Segolene Royal takes an early lead in the race to become head of the opposition Socialist Party.

Dozens of other candidates are running for the US presidency in addition to the Republican and Democratic parties representing a raft of minor parties. This guide explains the abbreviations used for these parties by the BBC on election night.

Venezuela joins the space race with the launch of its first telecommunications satellite from China.

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Up to 150 students and members of the Socialist Workers Party protest in London's Square Mile.

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Nepal's new Maoist prime minister, Prachanda gives an exclusive interview to the BBC's Nepali service.

The BBC's Steve Bradshaw asks what President Chavez's Bolivarian Revolution means to two young professionals.

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BBC Scotland's news website looks at the main candidates contesting the Glasgow East by-election.

Gail Sheridan, wife of former socialist MSP Tommy, is cleared of theft by her employer British Airways.

French politicians react angrily to accusations that President Sarkozy is linked to a break-in at the flat of Socialist Segolene Royal.

Serbia's parliament backs a new coalition government that pledges to take the country into the European Union.

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