7:22pm

Obama acts to win over birth control opponents

Move to address groups against healthcare law

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 3:00pm

US ready for direct nuclear talks with Iran

Biden says US is prepared to hold bilateral negotiations with Tehran

Ed Koch speaking on the first day of the Republican National Convention in New York in August 2004 ©AP From COMMENT 7:13pm

Ed Koch, brash champion of New York

The mayor who restored the city’s chutzpah

©Bloomberg From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 1, 2013

US seen to plod along despite data clash

Conflicting figures on employment and growth posed a conundrum

US POLITICS & POLICY Feb 1, 2013

Clinton leaves without big breakthroughs

Warm send-off for woman tipped for US 2016 presidency

Christopher Caldwell from COMMENT Feb 1, 2013

The bill for cheap lawnmowing is overdue

A US demographic that will vote on the basis of ideology is taking shape

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 1, 2013

US jobs increase gives markets a lift

Revisions paint brighter picture of labour market

A security officer runs after an explosion at the entrance of the US embassy in Ankara ©Reuters From EUROPE Feb 1, 2013

Bomber strikes US embassy in Turkey

Local guard killed in suicide blast at security checkpoint

Ed Koch speaking on the first day of the Republican National Convention in New York in August 2004 ©AP US SOCIETY Feb 1, 2013

Former New York mayor Ed Koch dies

Combative politician rescued city from near ruin

US SOCIETY Feb 1, 2013

US university endowments underperform

Declining funds add pressure on institutions

US POLITICS & POLICY Jan 31, 2013

Hagel grilled by angry Republicans

Clashes with McCain over opposition to Iraqi surge

US POLITICS & POLICY Jan 31, 2013

US Senate approves debt ceiling increase

Measure allows Treasury to borrow up to $16.4tn

Gary Silverman Gary Silverman from COMMENT Jan 31, 2013

Credit due on key strokes of genius

Cosmo’s darling of 1982 shows he’s a man of the now with a 21st century fat thumb

From COMPANIES Jan 31, 2013

Gun makers’ margins caught in crosshairs

US gun control would ban most profitable products

US POLITICS & POLICY Jan 31, 2013

Chicago toll rises despite gun clampdown

Highest murder rate of any US city in 2012

The World from US POLITICS & POLICY Jan 31, 2013

Chuck Hagel confirmation hearing

Nominee for US defence secretary gets Senate grilling

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 31, 2013

US consumer spending edges up in December

Incomes boosted by special dividends and bonuses

Jan 31, 2013

NYT computers targeted by Chinese hackers

Paper says attacks coincided with report on wealth of Wen family

US POLITICS & POLICY Jan 30, 2013

Gun control debate moves to Senate

NRA and proponents of tighter restrictions present their views

US POLITICS & POLICY Jan 30, 2013

Audit raises fear US bought Iranian fuel

Pentagon criticised for lax controls in Afghan programme

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