Out Of The Spotlight, Gazans Continue to Suffer

Despite fewer deaths from hostilities since the June ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the situation on the ground in Gaza remains dire,

How Much Can A Market Bear?

As the markets continue to plummet, Ben Eltham assesses the state of the "shareholder society" that John Howard famously promoted

Not So Covert Operations

In its last days in office, the Bush Administration is hurriedly escalating the so-called war on terrorism, writes Mustafa Qadri

The King of Swings

On the eve of the US Presidential election, David Hollier and Jess Hill head to Hamilton County, Ohio, tipped as the county that could decide the outcome

It's Not Easy Being Green In The US

The environmental issue seems virtually absent from the US election – but that's just on the surface. Can Obama really bring green change, or will special interests win again?

The Black Art of American Elections

"Negative" campaign tactics may be unpopular with voters, but both McCain and Obama know they work, as American history shows, writes Minerva Livanidis

Uncle Sam is Waste Deep in the Big Muddy

As the United States goes down in a ditch, Ben Pobjie offers a helping hand

Smell the Cheese?

With Citibank flogging dodgy loans to cash-strapped students like Scott Mitchell, it's no wonder the big banks are floundering

Besieged From the Inside?

Radical Zionists made gains under Ehud Olmert, but their actions are pushing Israel towards catastrophe

Banned for keeps on Facebook for odd name

User gets dumped by Facebook

Mbeki's Legacy

Outgoing South African President Thabo Mbeki will be remembered for his disastrous denial of the link between HIV and AIDS

Beyond Violence in Pakistan

Western military strikes against targets across the Afghan border won't prevent attacks like Saturday's blast in Islamabad, writes Mustafa Qadri from Pakistan

What's So New About Rudd's Pacific Policy?

The Rudd Government has made much of its "new approach" to Australia's island neighbours, but the view from the Pacific is that not much has changed

It's Panic Time

Wall Street's financial crisis has widened to a true panic, writes Ben Eltham. The world economy now faces its most serious threat since 1929

Good Times on the Way?

Now that the Fed has rescued Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, everything's okay. Right? Alan Thornhil takes a closer look at state of the US economy

Next Despot?

Musharraf may be gone, but the people of Pakistan don't expect vast improvements under their new President. Asif Ali Zardari likes power and he isn't afraid to use it, writes Mustafa Qadri

Think Global, Eat Global?

Low food miles are not a panacea for environmental problems

The Myth of "Carbon Leakage"

The business lobby is telling the country that an emissions price will just send polluters overseas, and cost us dearly. But their argument is full of holes, as Ben Eltham discovers

The Gal Loves God and Guns

The McCain camp has taken a huge gamble in choosing Alaskan outsider Sarah Palin as Vice Presidential candidate. And it may just pay off, writes Michael O'Keefe

It's Your Move, NATO

As Russia moves to recognise South Ossetian and Abkhazian independence, it looks like the rest of the world had better just deal with it, writes Terry Friel in Tbilisi

Is Latin America Really Turning Red?

The bunch of left-wing governments recently elected in Latin America is not a homogeneous bloc, says Antonio Castillo

Passing the Chalice

Hillary is behaving herself at the Convention and endorsing Obama, but her real value is to teach him a few important lessons which he'd better learn if he wants to go all the way

Paddling in Unison

Shade your eyes against the bright lights and take a closer look at the queer business of the Democratic National Convention

The Time Was Right

Russia's move on Georgia is part of a well-timed strategy to reassert itself as the major power in the region, writes Terry Friel from Tbilisi

A Bloodless End

Musharraf's resignation is the first time that formal parliamentary proceedings have unseated a military head in Pakistan, writes Mustafa Qadri

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