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World markets rise as momentum grows in debt talks
World markets were up overnight, as positive debt reports came out of the United States and Europe.
Debt concern offsets Apple's overnight Wall St climb
Apple's solid profits failed to take away investors' concern about the political wrangling in the US.
My son, the 'American Taleban', is innocent
John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.
Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from Key
We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.
Mark Lister: Debt-reduction plans only delay inevitable
Investors need to be wary of risks posed by overseas economies.
Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
Peter Bills: Answer to Obama's election prayer
The president they've got is no great shakes, but Americans could find it hard to vote for the alternatives.
Paul Thomas: I'll take boring over US loony extremes
Biggest economy wouldn't default over politics, would it?
Inside Money: LED lights on a debt ceiling
A full-immersion experience in the world of fixed income ...
Obama's dead! Fox's Twitter hacked
Hackers broke into Fox's Twitter account, posting updates saying President Barack Obama had been assassinated.
Ian Birrell: Support the failed war on drugs? You must be stoned
Self-defeating policies will cost more lives unless leaders show some nerve.
Paul Thomas: Scandal a hotter topic than boring drugs war
Misbehaving politician part of trivia captivating Washington at expense of more important issues.
Washington duo help heal nuclear rift
Two former high-ranking United States officials who helped to restore the American relationship with New Zealand have been honoured today.