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

7:22pm

Obama acts to win over birth control opponents

Move to address groups against healthcare law

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

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

Chuck Hagel sits down before giving testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee ©Reuters Jan 31, 2013

Hagel grilled by angry Republicans

Clashes with McCain over opposition to Iraqi surge

Jan 31, 2013

US Senate approves debt ceiling increase

Measure allows Treasury to borrow up to $16.4tn

Ingram Pinn illustration ©Ingram Pinn Gideon Rachman from COMMENT Jan 31, 2013

Obama looks inward, America’s allies worry

US strength in the world rests on the power of its economy

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

assault weapons and hand guns are seen for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply in Springfield ©AP Jan 31, 2013

Chicago toll rises despite gun clampdown

Highest murder rate of any US city in 2012

Jan 30, 2013

Gun control debate moves to Senate

NRA and proponents of tighter restrictions present their views

Jan 30, 2013

Audit raises fear US bought Iranian fuel

Pentagon criticised for lax controls in Afghan programme

Jan 30, 2013

Conservatives shift focus from defence

Republicans turn attention to budget issues and smaller government

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 30, 2013

US outlook still clear despite shower

GDP held back by weakness in defence and inventories

Editorial from COMMENT Jan 30, 2013

US rediscovers its immigrant roots

Opportunity for comprehensive reform must not be lost

From ASIA-PACIFIC Jan 30, 2013

Departing general warns of Afghan threats

US commander calls for effective governance to protect gains

Global Insight Jan 30, 2013

Republicans start to shift budget stance

Cynics insist any political truce is temporary

Jan 30, 2013

Hagel nomination awakens ghost of Vietnam

War continues to exert a powerful influence on US politics

From COMPANIES Jan 29, 2013

SoftBank’s $20bn Sprint plan faces delay

Department of Justice calls for delay to deal

Jan 29, 2013

Kerry confirmed as US secretary of state

Move marks first of many changes to national security team

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