WikiLeaks cables provide limited vindication for Malema

American diplomatic cables show the Botswana government gave the US the green light to explore the possibility of establishing an Africom base.

Jittery US unites in grief during 9/11 anniversary

A jittery US has come together in grief during the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which killed almost 3 000 people and plunged it into war.

Mad hatter politicians and the lies they peddle

The Libya regime's offers to negotiate with the rebels may seem less than sincere but history has coughed up far worse fibs than Gaddafi's fictions.

Protest and arrest threats stall Bush

Human rights campaigners vow to hound ex-US president.

Guess Hu's coming to dinner

The red carpet is out for the Chinese president -- a far cry from a miserable working lunch.

Republicans flex muscle, Obama promises 'corrections'

Flexing their political muscle, US Republicans have promised a string of investigations into Barack Obama's administration.

Big Money throws a Tea Party

By funding right-wing organisations, the mega-rich Koch brothers have duped millions into supporting big business at their expense.

Iran 'uncovers US-backed coup plot'

Iran has arrested four people accused of involvement in a US-financed plot to topple its Islamic system of government, the judiciary said on Tuesday.

Bush 'pardons' his last Thanksgiving turkey

US President George W Bush has pardoned his last Thanksgiving turkey,which will now fly first-class to Disneyland in California.

Call for N Korea to end nuke plan

Japan and South Korea are urging North Korea to formalise a roadmap on ending its nuclear programme.

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