Accusations of ‘blatant manipulation’ from Salmond as former first minister becomes Brown’s envoy to Africa
By James Cusick, Westminster Editor

Westminster Editor James Cusick analyses the latest and most remarkable comeback of one of the architects of New Labour

New Scottish Secretary ‘approached Brown’ for job in reshuffle
By John Bynorth

Corruption is rife and Mexico's president is finding it tough to fulfil his vow to tackle drug gangs - but while he waits, the bodies continue mounting up
By Ronald Buchanan in Mexico City

Tried and tested themes not enough to sustain Republican’s campaign
From Andrew Purcell in New York

Hair-removal machines at centre of row
From Hugh Schofield in Paris

SUNDAY HERALD EDITORIAL

Iain Macwhirter on the reshuffle

Ian Bell on criminal acts

SCOTLAND: The Hampden visitors share a long absence from major finals with their hosts thanks to a dearth of native talent. Stewart Fisher reports

SCOTLAND: Despite their height and muscle, Scotland should be able to put Norway to the sword, writes Michael Grant

RANGERS: Pedro Mendes may not be the new messiah, but after just seven games he has gained thousands of disciples. The good news for Rangers, and their fans, is that there is plenty more to come, finds Michael Grant

Glasgow firm ready to make the most of expected rise in bankruptciesBy Steven Vass, Deputy Business Editor

Fears over staff pensions as Strathclyde takes a hit
By Ian Fraser

INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK Martin Currie’s James Fairweather
By Steven Vass

His youthful good looks brought him fame, fortune and a reputation for being the sexiest man alive. But Oscar nominations have eluded him and now he is pushing 60. So where does Richard Gere go from here?

long written off as 1990s leftovers whose contracts outlasted their talents, Noel and Liam Gallagher are back with a surprisingly powerful new album
By Paul Dalgarno

ON THE ROAD: Roddy Woomble

Is living off the land really the way to save money and the planet ... or is it just a romantic dream?
By Vicky Allan

Erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, orgasm problems and arriving at school to talk about condoms … psychosexual therapist susan carr has plenty of material for embarrassing her teenage children By Julie Mackintosh

HOMEFRONT: Fiona Gibson