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Obama to go on bonding visit to Asia
First President to visit Burma and Cambodia will discuss increased trade and partnerships.
Paul Thomas: Why America ruined the fat cats' party
In their unwillingness to face the reality of changing demographics, US Republicans are behaving like King Canute.
Toby Manhire: Another year, another Key power summit
Almost a year later, another of the Prime Minister's high-level dialogues has been captured, probably by some intern or blogger, writes Toby Manhire.
Nik Dirga: Obama's victory part of slowly rising tide
Despite the apparent closeness of the race, Obama won in all the ways that matter - younger voters, ethnic voters, women voters, urban centres, writes Nik Dirga.
Obama facing tough calls
US fiscal position unsustainable with action needed on taxes and spending - economist.
Brian Fallow: US President on edge of fiscal cliff
Looking at the US' fiscal numbers it is hard to escape the conclusion that the land of the free is also the land of the free-loader, writes Brian Fallow.
Republicans seek scapegoats
Romney's eclipse leaves field open for new challengers but party will have to fight to improve vote.
Americans in NZ react to win
Expatriate Americans in Auckland celebrated hard as Barack Obama returned to the White House.
Editorial: World looks for leadership from Obama
Editorial: Barack Obama should quickly indicate when taxes will be increased and spending contained.
Voters turn out in force
American voters have turned out in force to claim the final say in a hotly contested presidential election, with hometown supporters of Barack Obama predicting his re-election.
US Election: Swing states key to White House
Today's United States election will be decided by 10 swing states, regions where polling shows little distance between President Obama and challenger Romney.
US election: Obama campaign
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have wrapped up more than a year of campaigning before the vote.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongs
The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.
America to decide between two visions
The most expensive presidential election in United States history reaches its climax tomorrow, billed by both Democrats and Republicans as a stark choice between two visions.
Does it matter who won the US election?
Barack Obama will return to the White House for a second term, saying the "best is yet to come". But does it make any difference to NZ who wins?
Matt McCarten: If the world got to vote, Obama would romp in
Matt McCarten gives his view on the American presidential election.