The monopolies' habit of hushing up safety problems erodes public trust in nuclear power, which for all its troubles must surely be part of the future energy mix.

ECONOMIST: Energy in Japan

The U.S. economy remains sluggish, the Federal Reserve is keeping rates low by buying trillions of dollars of debt, and for all its troubles the U.S. remains the safest investment in the world.

FORBES: A Budget Deal Is Staring Them In The Face. Here's Why Congress Won't Take It In 2013.

For all its teething troubles, the fund has proved a good way for world leaders to honour their pledges to do more for international public health.

ECONOMIST: The Global Fund