WorldTea Party rally caps off bitter week in politicsLast week was an indecently busy political week in the United States, writes the <i>Independent</i>'s Rupert Cornwell.29 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Taking the high ground on drugs and warIt's all very well for <i>Time</i> magazine to wring its hands over the wretched women of Afghanistan, but what about innocent children in Massachusetts?27 Aug 05:30 PM
CommoditiesTake a deep breath - why the world is running out of heliumA US law means supplies of the gas - a vital component in MRI scans - are vanishing fast.22 Aug 10:45 PM
WorldObama backs probe into Myanmar juntaWashington is considering tightening sanctions against the military rulers of Myanmar, formerly Burma.19 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldFirst lady's holiday backlashMichelle Obama has drawn flak by taking a 'luxurious' holiday at a time when many American's are struggling.08 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldMost of Gulf oil spill 'now dispersed'Three-quarters of the oil that has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico poses no further risk to wildlife, according to an investigation.04 Aug 08:23 PM
WorldWikileaks' Nato files 'only scratch the surface'Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange says 75,000-plus Afghan war documents "only scratched the surface" and 15,000 more papers were still being reviewed.26 Jul 08:09 PM
WorldRelease of Lockerbie bomber review urgedThe Obama administration wants a review of the decision to release the Libyan convicted in the Lockerbie airliner bombing.20 Jul 07:14 AM
WorldBP stealing Cameron's thunder on US visitOn the way to Washington, British Prime Minister David Cameron says he wants to talk about Afghanistan, Middle East peace prospects and the global economy. Everyone else wants to talk about BP.20 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandNew York town abuzz over Clinton weddingRhinebeck - a town in New York is abuzz over hosting Chelsea Clinton's wedding.20 Jul 12:21 AM
WorldEdwards to get 'West Wing' treatmentScandal-hit former US senator John Edwards is facing yet another round of very public humiliation.16 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandToyota's throttle 'not to blame' says early report'Some drivers who said their Toyotas and Lexuses surged out of control were mistakenly flooring the accelerator.'14 Jul 09:06 PM
WorldPetraeus: 'We are in this to win'General David Petraeus has formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan.04 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldMexico nabs gang leader in US consulate killingsA top drug gang enforcer says he ordered the killing of a US consulate worker because she helped provide visas to a rival gang.03 Jul 02:39 AM
World Republican chief: Afghan 'war of Obama's choosing'Republican chief Michael Steele has drawn fire from his own party for calling the commitment of US troops to Afghanistan a 'war of Obama's choosing'. 02 Jul 11:08 PM
