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The best books of the year

19.11.09
Our reviewers name the titles that have meant the most to them over the past 12 months... more

There’s more to business than money

02.11.09
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Daredevil adventures in Kosovo, Burma and the Arctic

09.10.09
A freezing night on the ice, an ambush in Kosovo and a terrifying encounter with the Burmese militia. Three adventurers recount their ultimate tales of derring-do... more

Tsunami: Fact File

30.09.09
On 29th September a powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake triggered giant tsunami waves that devastated areas of the Samoan Islands. Here is a more in depth look at tsunamis and their formation.... more

WORLD: Sarah Palin Palin leaves them guessing as she quits 18 months early

27.07.09
Speculation was mounting that Sarah Palin could launch a White House bid for 2012 after she stepped down as governor of Alaska 18 months early... more

Exxon Mobil told to pay £300m more over spill

16.06.09
Fishermen and other natives of Alaska are set to get another $500 million in damages over the Exxon Valdez, the worst oil spill in American history... more

Fish have had their chips in The End of the Line

12.06.09
When documentary The End of the Line inspires a respectable film star to appear naked with nothing but a fish in her arms you have to credit its makers.... more

Volcano threat to Alaskan city

27.03.09
Alaska's Mount Redoubt is threatening to dump ash on the port city of Anchorage for the first time since the volcano began erupting on Sunday night ... more

Ted Hughes death 'was catalyst for son to take his own life'

25.03.09
The death of poet Ted Hughes and not the suicide of his mother Sylvia Plath, finally drove their son to take his own life... more

History repeats as Sylvia Plath’s son kills himself

23.03.09
With the discovery that Nicholas Hughes hanged himself at the age of 47, a cruel and bitter legacy of depression and suicide continues to haunt one of Britain’s most famous literary families... more

Wendy and Lucy is a small gem

05.03.09
Kelly Reichardt's touching tale of a young girl and her lost dog, Wendy and Lucy, deserves plaudits for making something of almost nothing. ... more

Five to try: Comfort Eating

25.02.09
Anglo-French food and old-fashioned service fit like a glove at Odin's and comfort can be derived from paying less at Murano. ... more

Alaska recount a blow to Palin's 2012 ambitions

19.11.08
The defeat of Alaska's Republican senator in a recount has brought the Democrats nearer to control of the Senate - and represents a blow for Sarah Palin's White House ambitions... more

Palin to God: Show me a door to the White House

11.11.08
Sarah Palin said she will seek guidance from a higher authority over whether to run for the White House in 2012... more

Palin: I don't know what will happen to me in 2012

06.11.08
Sarah Palin has refused to dampen speculation that she will run for president in 2012... more

Democrats could miss their 'super-majority'

05.11.08
The Democrats made a series of gains in the Senate elections but seemed certain to fall short of the "super-majority" they were hoping for... more

McCain heads home to Arizona for last rally

04.11.08
John McCain returned to his home state of Arizona for a final pre-election rally... more

The 10 tribes of friends

27.10.08
One of the joys of living in the city is that you can have a different mate for every occasion... more

Palin 'tried to cover up spending state cash on children'

22.10.08
Sarah Palin is facing fresh allegations that she abused her power as Governor of Alaska... more

BP could be in for a rough ride with Todd

04.09.08
Initial excitement at BP’s St James’s headquarters over the Republican Party’s choice of Presidential running mate has quickly subsided... more

The day the US stopped freezing out the Alaskans

03.09.08
When Governor Sarah Palin is formally nominated as John McCain's running mate tonight, she will become the first Alaskan ever on an American presidential ticket... more

Odd goings-on

01.11.07
30 Days of Night is so impressive to look at it seems a pity that is soon degenerates into a vampire gorefest.... more

Sean Penn's American dream

27.09.07
One-time bad boy Sean Penn had to struggle for 10 years to bring his masterpiece, Into the Wild, to the screen.... more

Penn becomes master

11.09.07
Sean Penn joins the ranks of the masters with Into the Wild, a brave, beautiful and totally satisfying adaptation of the cult book.... more

Homer's on fire

26.07.07
The leap onto the big screen isn't easy, but fans will be relieved - Springfield's first family are still a hoot in The Simpsons Movie.... more

Chip off the old block

22.05.07
Rafe Spall - son of Timothy - talks to Claire Allfree about his latest role at the Royal Court and why he loves London, and its theatre.... more

Royal Court going back to its roots

06.02.07
The Royal Court's new artistic director is taking the theatre back to its roots with a debut season showcasing young writers and experimental drama.... more

A noisy night in Tom's kitchen

08.11.06
Fay Maschler had a more dramatic experience than she expected at Tom Aitken's excessively noisy kitchen but that hasn't put her off going back.... more

Sophisticated Pakistani cooking

28.09.06
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Establishment comfort zone

28.09.06
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