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Petraeus: 'We are in this to win'
General David Petraeus has formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan.
Mexico nabs gang leader in US consulate killings
A top drug gang enforcer says he ordered the killing of a US consulate worker because she helped provide visas to a rival gang.
Republican chief: Afghan 'war of Obama's choosing'
Republican chief Michael Steele has drawn fire from his own party for calling the commitment of US troops to Afghanistan a 'war of Obama's choosing'.
Gulf oil spill - help is being ignored
BP and the Obama administration face mounting complaints that they are ignoring foreign offers of help and making little use of volunteers
Hollywood stars get working on their Russian accents
The so-called 'Stalingrad stunner' slept, shopped and schmoozed her way across London and New York's high society.
Deep cover Russian spies lived the American dream
An ex-KGB officer claims that Russian intelligence services are running 40 to 50 couples as deep cover agents in the US.
<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> When the military's out of step with its masters
General Stanley McChrystal deserved to be fired as the United States commander in Afghanistan, writes Gwynne Dwyer.
How <i>Rolling Stone</i> brought down a general
Two words on journalist Michael Hasting's initial pitch to trail Stanley McChrystal appear to have tickled his PR staff's fancy: Rolling Stone.
Sacked general led secret war raids
They called it the "Death Star" because according to one source "you could just reach out with a finger and eliminate" somebody.
General's exit sends clear signal of intent
With the appointment of David Petraeus, Obama has sent a clear signal that the US' existing strategy will continue.
US general ordered back from Afghanistan
The Nato commander in Afghanistan has been summoned to Washington over a series of disrespectful remarks he and his staff made to Rolling Stone magazine.
<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Out of touch, way out of line
They have something in common, Chris Carter and the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club - they both keep digging when they're deep in the hole.
Hollywood horror at box-office futures trading
Hollywood studios are trying to halt the trading of "box office futures", which will allow speculators to bet on the success or failure of movies in the financial markets.
Obama must convince public he's in control
Barack Obama needs to assure the public that the federal government is doing everything it can to limit the environmental catastrophe.
British PM pledges help in spill
Kabul/Houston - British Prime Minister David Cameron offered on Thursday to help deal with BP Plc's Gulf of Mexico oil spill, saying he would take it up with US President Barack Obama, as the beleaguered company's shares rebounded from 14-year lows.
Americans want more drama from Obama
The oil still gushing into the Gulf of Mexico after more than 50 days could also spell disaster for the presidency of Barack Obama.