Madagascar's new leader,Andry Rajoelina, takes the oath of office Saturday amid hope that his transitional government will end months of political instability.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

The Governing Council gave warning that if the American administration let foreigners run Iraq's broadcasting service without consultation, the transitional government due to take office in July would sever the contract.

ECONOMIST: Iraq's television

Many Iraqis hope that Dr Jaafari, with the prospect of four years in office rather than a transitional year, may acquire more authority to keep his ministers in line.

ECONOMIST: Iraq

Should a member of the Commission receive a monthly transitional allowance for three years after leaving office?

BBC: Europe fighting over money