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Paul Little: Senility and lack of brains no bar
Much fun has been had at the expense of the US Republican Party candidates for the presidential nomination over the fact they're all bonkers.
$100 million in political ads flood New Hampshire
Money is gushing into New Hampshire as presidential candidates see the first primary as a make-or-break moment.
Editorial: Fallout from Iowa result comes quickly
The fallout from the Iowa contest in the United States presidential race was swift.
State of play testing times ahead
Inside Bernie Sanders' impressive showing in Iowa is a small but significant weak spot that could hinder his momentum against Hillary Clinton when the campaign moves beyond New Hampshire.
Plan to keep Britain in EU released
European Council President Donald Tusk has set out a plan for keeping Britain in the European Union to a mixed reception.
6 takeaways from Iowa caucuses
After a weird night in Iowa with Clinton and Sanders deadlocked and Trump being trounced by Cruz, here are six things to takeaway.
Malaysia PM's $1b Saudi gift
Malaysia's attorney-general says $1 billion transferred into PM Najib Razak's personal bank account was a gift from the royal family in Saudi Arabia.
Editorial: Republican ripples could spread to NZ
Australians are taking a natural interest in our flag debate. It raises a question for them that has become a recurring topic across the Tasman.
Obama weighs in on Clinton's side
Obama broke his silence on the campaign to say of his former Secretary of State that she was facing "unfair criticism".
NZ a republic? Not in my lifetime
Mr Key said it was likely Australia would become a republic before New Zealand.
'Australia will become a republic'
Almost all state and territory leaders in Australia have signed a declaration calling for a head of state.
Why Republicans suddenly love Trump
COMMENT: Just when you thought the US presidential campaign couldn't get any more bizarre...
Bloomberg weighs White House run
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former New York mayor, is considering making an independent bid for the United States presidency.
Trump's trouble with religion
In a party race where Christian credentials are important, minister's son speaks out against tycoon, writes Paul Schwartzman.
Jewellery seized from refugee families
Germany has begun confiscating money and jewellery from refugees to pay for the cost of their stay, in a practice the UN says contributes to xenophobia.
Watch: Obama praises Australia's role in IS fight
President Barack Obama says Australia has been "consistent and extraordinarily effective" fighting the Islamic State group.
Cameron backs banning of veil in public places
Muslim women can be banned from wearing veils in schools, courts and other British institutions, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.
Will Trump be banned from the UK?
British MPs have debated a petition to ban US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from Britain over remarks on Muslims.
Democratic debate: Continuity vs change
"For anyone who has paid only scant attention to the Democratic nomination contest, it took only a few minutes to grasp the state of the race."
Rachael Le Mesurier: Rich/poor gap has risen dramatically
It's time for the fairness of good tax systems to help us build a better world - and the meeting in Davos offers a real opportunity to put this into action, writes Rachael Le Mesurier.
Turnbull visits Anzac troop camp
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on European countries to "step up" with stronger help to defeat the Islamic State during a brief, unannounced visit to Australian troops in Iraq.
Transcript: President Barack Obama's final State of the Union speech
WATCH LIVE: Barack Obama will be delivering his last State of the Union speech as the country's focus shifts toward the 2016 presidential race.