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World Malaysia elections: the dark forces of corruption 04 May 2013 Jonathan Rugman

As Malaysia counts down to its general election, corruption still looms large. Our foreign affairs correspondent, Jonathan Miller, reports on one scandal that has horrified electorates.

Welcome to Jonathan Rugman's new blog 26 April 2013

News and colourful analysis from our award-winning foreign affairs correspondent, with his individual take on events around the world.

World / Syria Evidence of Syria chemical weapons use, say US and UK 25 April 2013 Channel 4 News

In separate announcements, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the British Foreign Office state there is evidence that Damascus has used chemical weapons.

Politics / Bulgaria Immigration Nation: Nigel Farage's Bulgaria trip - video 23 April 2013 Jonathan Rugman

Channel 4 News takes Nigel Farage, the outspoken leader of Ukip, on a trip to Bulgaria to find out if his fears about an influx of immigrants when EU restrictions are lifted, are warranted.

World / Ecuador Ecuador's David v Goliath with a British twist 07 April 2013 Jonathan Rugman

A small indigenous community deep in the Ecuadorian rainforest is taking on one of South America's largest oil companies, and the campaign is being helped by a former London businesswoman.

New Pope, new doctrine? 14 March 2013

The wait is over, but who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio and as Pope Francis does he have the ability to connect with Catholics around the world?

And they're off! The race to be Pope begins 12 March 2013

All 115 runners and riders lined up in the paddock of the Basilica to celebrate Mass, all dressed in splendid red and white, writes Jonathan Rugman in Rome.

Next Pope: church looking for 'Jesus Christ with an MBA' 11 March 2013

It will be letting the world's 1.2 billion Catholics down if this conclave does not choose a pontiff who breathes new life into the institution.

Hugo Chavez - Latin American demagogue with the common touch 06 March 2013

The Venezuelan president was a polarising figure - someone who could bait George W Bush on TV while championing the poor and presiding over a unique social experiment in the country he led.