Barack Obama has arrived in Britain for a three-day state visit, declaring the UK-US partnership 'an essential relationship for us and for the world'
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Defiant Muammar Gaddafi promises victory over the international coalition amid continued wrangling about who will take command of enforcing the no-fly zone
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The biggest shake-up in the US health care system in almost 50 years passed its toughest Senate test today with a vote that all but assures its final passage this week... more
Air Partner, the listed aircraft-charter company that has hitherto been famous for supply the Boeing jetliners to transport guests of Sir Philip Green to his various Indian Ocean parties, has signed up two new clients: Gordon Brown and David Miliband ... more
The White House was forced to apologise after a government exercise in which a passenger jet flew low across Manhattan caused panic in the city... more
Barack Obama has urged Americans to embrace a "green revolution", warning that dependence on foreign oil poses a threat to the economy and the climate... more
Horse racing: The announcement of the John Smith's Grand National weights has given racing plenty to talk about in the build up to the big race... more
Horse racing: The publication of the weights for this year's John Smith's Grand National gives multi record-breaking jockey Tony McCoy the chance to fill the final blank on his CV... more
Charlie Mann said he would be happy to switch Air Force One to Newbury's Aon Chase on Saturday should Sunday's Irish Hennessy Gold Cup be lost to the weather... more
Mouse Morris has decided against letting War Of Attrition travel to Kempton for the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day and he will instead line up in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown... more
Engineering: Global stock markets lost their optimism over a quickfire rescue of America’s carmaking industry after outgoing President George Bush admitted he has no timetable for the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler... more
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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