We would have been forgiven for thinking we were dreaming while watching the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s spectacular wedding.
But the sudden expulsion of the Libyan ambassador from London after the bombing of the British Embassy in Tripoli, along with the death of Osama Bin Laden, day later brought the world crashing back down to Earth with a bump – and spoiled the charm …

Fears that scenes of repression and protest that have consumed parts of North Africa would spread further into the continent following the re-election of President Paul Biya of Cameroon appear to be receding.
Mr Biya has been warmly congratulated by French president Nicolas Sarkozy after being returned to power at the age of 78 – some 30 years after first being elected.
Mr Sarkozy gave assurances to …