Meanwhile, over at The New York Times, the mood is gloomy.

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The mood is gloomy.

ECONOMIST: The Greek election

The mood among Labour MPs is gloomy to say the least with many taking the clear view that the next election is already lost.

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Still, despite Lebanon's understandably gloomy mood, it is clear that the elections, however tainted, will produce real change.

ECONOMIST: Lebanon