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The last thing Norway needs is illiberal Britain's patronising

Simon Jenkins: Hysterical British reaction poses a greater threat to democracy than Anders Breivik's meaningless and random acts of violence

The economy – a Q&A session

Greek bank stocks fall
Larry Elliott: The Guardian economics editor debates with readers from 10.30am on Wednesday 27 July on growth, US debt and the eurozone crisis

Media executives' influence: Transparent tea and biscuits

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Editorial: The publication of meetings should mean ministers will think twice before grovelling to or being grovelled to by media bosses

These work capability assessments are a farce

Sue Marsh: So, politicians designed an incapacity benefits system in which virtually nobody qualifies for help. How can that be justified?

Write for us on … what is happiness?

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The people's panel: As the government gets ready to measure our happiness, we're looking for commenters to share their thoughts on being content

Britain, say no to the tip jar

Counting the pennies
Susan Bradley: I've been a waitress. It's hard, badly paid work that merits every extra penny. But putting a cake into a bag is not the same thing

Britain's social elastic is almost at snapping point

Polly Toynbee: With the gap between rich and poor widening still further, it is painfully apparent that we are not all in this together

Can Gaddafi really stay in Libya and cede all power?

Giant portrait of Gaddafi
Simon Tisdall: A messy endgame approaches now that William Hague has reluctantly changed the British line on a post-Gaddafi Libya

It's not just Kenya. Squaring up to the seamier side of empire is long overdue

David Anderson: The chronic cover-up of torture of the Mau Mau shows how far Britain is from acquiring a true post-imperial maturity

Steve Bell on Norway attacks – cartoon

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Anders Behring Breivik's claim that there are two more cells in network prompts international investigation

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US default debate: Russian roulette in America

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Editorial: The argument is not about the formula; it is about stopping an elected president from functioning

School holidays: Break up the big break

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Editorial: While there is a certain nostalgia to a calendar that reflects agrarian rhythms, consideration of how children actually learn must trump these whimsical charms

In praise of …Terri Hooley

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Editorial: The man who discovered the Undertones and brought punk festivals to Belfast should be made a freeman of the city

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Would you want to be brought back to life after death?

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