WorldGeneral's exit sends clear signal of intentWith the appointment of David Petraeus, Obama has sent a clear signal that the US' existing strategy will continue.24 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldUS general ordered back from AfghanistanThe Nato commander in Afghanistan has been summoned to Washington over a series of disrespectful remarks he and his staff made to Rolling Stone magazine.22 Jun 07:00 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Out of touch, way out of lineThey have something in common, Chris Carter and the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club - they both keep digging when they're deep in the hole.20 Jun 06:00 AM
Media and marketingHollywood horror at box-office futures tradingHollywood 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.15 Jun 10:30 PM
WorldObama must convince public he's in controlBarack Obama needs to assure the public that the federal government is doing everything it can to limit the environmental catastrophe.14 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldBritish PM pledges help in spillKabul/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.10 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionAmericans want more drama from ObamaThe oil still gushing into the Gulf of Mexico after more than 50 days could also spell disaster for the presidency of Barack Obama.09 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldTexas to vote on curriculum that changes historyTexas is set to rewrite history, with slavery renamed the "Atlantic triangular trade" and capitalism the "free enterprise system".20 May 11:00 PM
TechnologyUnfixed internet glitch could strand you offline In 1998, a hacker told Congress he could bring down the internet in 30 minutes by exploiting a certain flaw - and it's still not fixed.11 May 12:27 AM
WorldTimes scare: Paranoia grips New YorkNew York's citizens are on high alert, with police called in to defuse a chilly bin and someone's lunch.08 May 02:03 AM
EconomyWorld shares keep falling on Greek worriesWorld shares markets have kept plunging overnight, as fears about Greece's debt problems fail to subside.06 May 07:45 PM
WorldPakistan Taleban vow US attacksPakistan's Taleban chief promised attacks on major US cities in a video released after the failed car bomb attempt in New York, a monitoring group said.03 May 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Arizona bucks belief illegal migrants have rights02 May 04:00 PM
