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Gulag that shames the west
Five years after Obama said he'd shut it, over 100 prisoners, including a British resident - are still chained in Guantanamo. DAVID JONES went inside and was horrified by what he found.
After the plan, the battle begins
Vowing to "put everything into this", President Barack Obama has unveiled the most sweeping proposals in 20 years to tighten gun control in the United States.
Concern over NRA's shooting solution
The NRA has called for the placement of an armed police officer in every school, but parents and educators question the proposal.
Obama promises meaningful action to stop gun tragedies
A grieving US President Barack Obama wiped away tears and struggled to compose himself as he mourned the dead
Senior US intelligence officials in NZ for 'routine meeting' - PM
John Key says senior US intelligence officials were in NZ last week for a "routine" meeting, but maintains he still does not known exactly who was in town.
Obama urged to keep leaning on Burma
President's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.
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.
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.
US election: A lot riding on second debate
Romney's Republican-rousing first-up performance has put real pressure on Obama to come out swinging.
US election: Feisty VP debate
The men campaigning to be America's next vice-president clashed over the Obama administration's policy in Libya and Iran in a debate today.