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Politics reflect the great US divide
President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, are neck and neck in the race for the White House.
Anne Penketh: Obama shows who's master
Like a teacher with a particularly stubborn pupil, President Barack Obama gave a masterclass in foreign policy to Mitt Romney in their third and final presidential debate.
Obama/Romney clash in final debate
Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of being consistently wrong on foreign affairs as the two US presidential rivals squared off in their third and final debate.
Live: Obama v Romney III
See a live stream and commentary as US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet in their last debate before the November 7 election.
Live replay: Obama/Romney II
US President Barack Obama is taking on Republican challenger Mitt Romney in their second debate today starting at 2pm NZ time. Watch it live and read commentary here.
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.
US election: Round one to Romney
Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee for the White House, delivered a knock-out blow in the first presidential debate, thanks to a lacklustre performance by Barack Obama.
Obama, Romney meet in first debate
US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have faced off in their first debate. Follow the commentary here.
US debate should take on the Fed
Editorial: It is all too possible that markets believe the US Fed would welcome a period of inflation to reduce government debts built up by the fiscal stimulus.