The people of South Sudan finally get their own country tomorrow, after half a century of civil wars and oppression that left more than two million dead... more
The historian Niall Ferguson is urbane and telegenic, unflinching about the future of unbridled China, scornful of primitive societies who don't have their eye on the main chance... more
In the light of this week's news, the daring special forces rescue of oil workers from the desert, and the strong possibility of some form of intervention in Libya, today's cuts look not only risky but downright foolish... more
The Democratic candidate may be on the doorstep of the White House but one Right-wing commentator says many still worry that they don’t know what Obama stands for... more
Matthew Norman gives his views on Tottenham's terrible start to the season, Scolari's impact at Chelsea, and both Lewis Hamilton and Andy Murray's success... more
Since 1914, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been the highlight of political journalism's social calendar, an evening where the president of the day can poke fun at his public image. But it's a fair bet that no Commander in Chief has ever faced an audience quite like the one George W. Bush addressed last night - Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, Ashlee Simpson and Heidi and Lauren from reality TV show The Hills
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Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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