John McKey speaks on the problems of the McGehan Close area in 2007 in this video shot by the National Party.

Speculation is rife about the changing of the guard at the 18th Communist Party Congress and what a new leadership will mean for China and the world.

Given that so many hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers had more pressing concerns, perhaps that's why the election barely registered in New York City.

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.

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.

US fiscal position unsustainable with action needed on taxes and spending - economist.

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.

Romney's eclipse leaves field open for new challengers but party will have to fight to improve vote.

Editorial: Barack Obama should quickly indicate when taxes will be increased and spending contained.

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.

Today's United States election will be decided by 10 swing states, regions where polling shows little distance between President Obama and challenger Romney.

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have wrapped up more than a year of campaigning before the vote.

The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

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.