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Democracy hangs by a thread in Honduras
The right-wing coup d'état is faltering, but its supporters have powerful friends in Washington.
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Walter Cronkite: That's the way he was
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Walter Cronkite, the TV news pioneer who died on Friday, was in his time perhaps the most famous man in the US. Rupert Cornwell looks back on his career
UK 'will take back toxic waste found in Brazil' new
Sunday, 19 July 2009
The UK is set to take back more than 1,400 tonnes of toxic waste that was found in Brazil, the Environment Agency said today.
A sermon for black America
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Obama calls on African-Americans to take control of their lives. David Usborne reports from Harlem.
Legendary US TV news anchor Walter Cronkite dies
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite, whose authoritative delivery of news events from the John F. Kennedy assassination to the Apollo moon landing and Vietnam War, made him "the most trusted man in America," died yesterday at age 92.
Hazardous waste from UK 'dumped in Brazilian port'
Saturday, 18 July 2009
'Brazil is not a big rubbish dump,' say authorities
'If I could become a sub-prime victim, then anyone can'
Saturday, 18 July 2009
An economics reporter bitten by the US mortgage crisis has written a book in his defence. Not everyone is impressed.
Episcopal Church moves toward blessing gay unions
Saturday, 18 July 2009
The US Episcopal Church gave its clergy the go-ahead on yesterday to bless some same-sex unions, such as civil partnerships in states that legally recognise them, setting the stage for further conflict with the wider Anglican world.
Obama tries to regain momentum in healthcare debate
Saturday, 18 July 2009
President Barack Obama appealed to Americans on today to back his ambitious revamp of the US health care system, seeking to regain momentum amid growing worries among lawmakers over how to pay for it.
US court nominee Sotomayor wins over three Republicans
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Three Republican senators said yesterday they will back President Barack Obama's choice of Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the US Supreme Court, setting the stage for a likely easy confirmation.
Outcry saves Matilda
Friday, 17 July 2009
Guy Adams: How a pet hippo avoided death squad (unlike drug baron owner)
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