After a court ruling, it has been decided that members of parliament must meet on November 8th to choose a speaker, who might in turn speed up the search for a new government.

ECONOMIST: Iraq's insurgency

This in turn will speed the European integration of the whole region.

ECONOMIST: Radovan Karadzic

James Anderson's knee would benefit from another couple of days rest and while Paul Collingwood needs a fitness test before the match, the turn of speed he showed when the rain hit the ground during his gentle loosener looked promising.

BBC: Jonathan Agnew column