Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda defends the country’s use of the death penalty, days after three death-row inmates were hanged.

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Japanese PM defends death penalty

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk promises to get to the truth over secret CIA interrogations of al-Qaeda rendition suspects on its territory.

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Polish PM promises truth on CIA

Funding for research into dementia is to be more than doubled to £66m by 2015, Prime Minister David Cameron is due to announce.

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£66m pledge for dementia research

Labour leader Ed Miliband says a “proper, independent investigation” must be held after Tory treasurer Peter Cruddas boasted he could secure access to the prime minister.

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Call for ‘proper’ Cruddas inquiry

The Sunday Times says it has film footage of Tory Party co-treasurer Peter Cruddas offering access to the prime minister for payments up to £250,000.

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Tory Cruddas ‘sold access to PM’

The Conservative Party’s top fundraiser has apparently been secretly filmed offering access to the prime minister, in exchange for a £250,000 donation.

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VIDEO: Tory Cruddas ‘sells access to PM’

UK Prime Minister David Cameron says much more private investment is needed in England’s road network.

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PM calls for ‘urgent’ road cash

The dinosaurs of “Terra Nova” have been put out to pasture. After weeks of deliberation, Fox suits were unable to figure out how to evolve the befuddled, money-gobbling, time-traveling dino-drama into anything that could survive on their prime-time lineup. So they’ve canceled it. Read full article > >

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Like its dinosaurs, ‘Terra Nova’ is now extinct

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he was “sick and tired” of being blamed for the failures of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s government.

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In Australia, Ex-Premier Rudd to Challenge Gillard in Vote on Monday

Amid recent anti-government protests, Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin called voters to “unite around our country” less than two weeks before the election.

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Putin Rallies Supporters Ahead of Presidential Vote

The use of “mademoiselle,” Prime Minister François Fillon wrote, made reference to a woman’s matrimonial situation, whereas “monsieur” signified simply “sir.”

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France Drops ‘Mademoiselle’ From Official Use

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard calls a ballot for the leadership of the Labor Party on Monday to end a tussle with Kevin Rudd.

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Gillard calls leadership ballot

Mikhail D. Prokhorov, a fresh face in Russian politics, must overcome suspicions about the rich and a powerful opponent, Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin.

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Prokhorov Is a New Kind of Russian Candidate: a Billionaire

Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos warns the Greek people of imminent catastrophe if parliament fails to pass a deeply unpopular austerity bill.

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Greek PM gives final euro warning

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — They now inhabit regal mansions in the nation’s capital, but the prime minister and the president of Pakistan have known their share of more lowbrow addresses — namely, jail cells. Read full article > >

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For Pakistan’s prime minister, a question of loyalty