Chris Christie went to town on Marco Rubio after the former repeated the same soundbite four times in a debate.

Ben Carson missed his cue to walk on stage leaving him in a limbo of awkwardness

Several Republican candidates called for a return to the criticised anti-terrorism tactics used under the George W Bush Administration.

In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Donald Trump show came to town.

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.

Money is gushing into New Hampshire as presidential candidates see the first primary as a make-or-break moment.

The fallout from the Iowa contest in the United States presidential race was swift.

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.

After a weird night in Iowa with Clinton and Sanders deadlocked and Trump being trounced by Cruz, here are six things to takeaway.

It may sound like it's made up on the spot but Trump's foreign policy does exist. And it shows he would alter America's global role in a major way.

Sarah Palin linked her son's PTSD to the White House but when questioned about his abusive behaviour she didn't take kindly.

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.

Obama broke his silence on the campaign to say of his former Secretary of State that she was facing "unfair criticism".

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.

Mr Key said it was likely Australia would become a republic before New Zealand.

Almost all state and territory leaders in Australia have signed a declaration calling for a head of state.

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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.

America's well-known pro-gun lobby group the National Rife Association has targeted Australia in a recent video, in what appears to be a scare campaign.

Bringing Iran back from the cold has implications for New Zealand. With restrictions lifted, exporters should expect demand to rebound.

President Barack Obama says Australia has been "consistent and extraordinarily effective" fighting the Islamic State group.

Muslim women can be banned from wearing veils in schools, courts and other British institutions, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

British MPs have debated a petition to ban US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from Britain over remarks on Muslims.

"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."

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.

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.