WorldTweet breaks news of historic talksIranian President Hassan Rouhani scooped Barack Obama with a tweet revealing a break in the 34-year silence between leaders of the two nations.27 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldUS: Syrian chemical attack killed 1,429The US administration has bluntly accused Bashar Assad's government of launching a chemical weapons attack that killed at least 1,429 people - far more than previous estimates- including more than 400 children.30 Aug 07:30 PM
CompaniesTriumph of the geeksShare traders are being replaced by maths geniuses who use supercomputers to beat the markets. But are the "quants" a force for good or evil?01 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldZuma cancels trip amid Mandela worrySouth Africa's president has visited a gravely ill Nelson Mandela in the hospital and cancelled a visit to Mozambique.26 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldGulag that shames the westFive years after Obama said he'd shut it, over 100 prisoners, including a British resident - are still chained in Guantanamo. DAVID JONES went inside and was horrified by what he found.11 May 02:05 AM
WorldAfter the plan, the battle beginsVowing to "put everything into this", President Barack Obama has unveiled the most sweeping proposals in 20 years to tighten gun control in the United States.17 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldConcern over NRA's shooting solutionThe NRA has called for the placement of an armed police officer in every school, but parents and educators question the proposal.21 Dec 06:23 PM
WorldObama promises meaningful action to stop gun tragediesA grieving US President Barack Obama wiped away tears and struggled to compose himself as he mourned the dead14 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandSenior US intelligence officials in NZ for 'routine meeting' - PMJohn Key says senior US intelligence officials were in NZ last week for a "routine" meeting, but maintains he still does not known exactly who was in town.03 Dec 11:48 PM
WorldObama urged to keep leaning on BurmaPresident's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Why America ruined the fat cats' partyIn their unwillingness to face the reality of changing demographics, US Republicans are behaving like King Canute.09 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongsThe US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.05 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldUS election: A lot riding on second debateRomney's Republican-rousing first-up performance has put real pressure on Obama to come out swinging.14 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUS election: Feisty VP debateThe men campaigning to be America's next vice-president clashed over the Obama administration's policy in Libya and Iran in a debate today.12 Oct 05:49 AM
