From the perspective of Cambodia's political development, then, the election presents a mixed picture.

ECONOMIST: The ruling party appears to have won a general election

The run-up to the coming election has been mixed.

ECONOMIST: Iraq's election

But with those two candidates as their standard bearers, both parties might regard victory in the mayoral election as a decidedly mixed blessing.

ECONOMIST: Local elections

How Thursday's ruling affects that election remains to be seen, especially given Americans' mixed views on the law itself.

CNN: Emotions high after Supreme Court upholds health care law

Asian markets reacted positively to the election results, while European and U.S. markets were mixed.

CNN: Greek party official: Coalition talks to be held Tuesday

Even Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who has had a mixed history on the issue of gun control, paid homage to the group during the general election.

CNN: December 20, 2012 -- Updated 1625 GMT (0025 HKT)