It is only inside the US that you realise what an unusually fearful people Americans are, writes John Roughan.

The meaning of the New Hampshire primary is that Americans are in open revolt against the system, fear of the future and rage against economic inequality.

The New Hampshire primary is in the books. And the drama was over early as Donald Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders cruised to easy - and poll-predicted - victories.

Republican exit polls reported by CNN showed how dominant Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire had been.

With a snowstorm bearing down, presidential candidates scurried across New Hampshire, levelling inflammatory attacks against one another.

Senator Sanders' age and relative obscurity would in any case count against him, but the real disqualification, it is believed, is that he is a self-declared socialist, writes Bryan Gould.

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

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.

European Council President Donald Tusk has set out a plan for keeping Britain in the European Union to a mixed reception.

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

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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Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former New York mayor, is considering making an independent bid for the United States presidency.

In a party race where Christian credentials are important, minister's son speaks out against tycoon, writes Paul Schwartzman.

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.