WorldRace row erupts over Jimmy Carter claimJimmy Carter's suggestion that most opposition to Barack Obama and his policies was due to racism has sparked heated debate in the US.16 Sep 10:16 PM
WorldBin Laden appeals to Obama to end warOsama bin Laden has allegedly said in a new audiotape that President Obama's Afghanistan strategy is "hopeless" and has called on the US to end the Afghanistan war and break its alliance with Israel.14 Sep 10:08 PM
WorldJournalist jailed for criticising Sri Lankan govtA Sri Lankan reporter has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for writing articles critical of the government's military operations.31 Aug 08:27 PM
Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Enforcing new phone laws will be a hard cell29 Aug 04:00 PM
WorldMexico: heroin now legal in small dosesA controversial new law decriminalising the possession of small amounts of heroin, marijuana, cocaine and other illicit substances has quietly slipped on to the statute books in Mexico.25 Aug 01:05 AM
WorldBarack Obama's 'other woman'You may not recognise her face, or her name. Yet Valerie Jarrett is arguably the most powerful person in the White House apart from the President.10 Aug 09:51 PM
EconomyUS may be over recessionThe US economy is improving at a faster rate than anticipated but the IMF says recovery is likely to be gradual.01 Aug 12:36 AM
