Egypt aid on a knife's edge over US activists' trial

US senators have warned Egypt that the risk of a rupture in ties is growing amid an escalating row over the trial of US pro-democracy activists.

Obama rescues the Grand Canyon

Environmental groups have praised US President Barack Obama's move to limit uranium mining near one of the world's natural wonders, the Grand Canyon.

Brutal battle looms for Romney

Republican frontrunner faces dirty tricks and a 'bare-knuckles' contest in South Carolina.

McCain gives Romney the nod

Mitt Romney managed an endorsement from US Sentaor John McCain after a new challenge from his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.

Republicans focusing attention on the Hispanic vote

Republicans are strategising to win more votes from the demographically critical US Hispanic group, without alienating the party's conservative base.

Libya says army may halt fighting in Misrata

Nato air strikes may force Libya to halt fighting by its army in the besieged port of Misrata and let local tribes take over the battle.

Libya rebels welcome US drones, McCain visit

Rebels welcomed a US decision to deploy Predator drones and Senator John McCain to Libya on Friday, where Gaddafi's forces still have the upper hand.

Protectionist fears rise over 'Buy American' plan

Global protectionism fears were heightened after the US Senate voted to keep a "Buy American" clause in the huge US stimulus Bill.

Obama to woo Republicans on stimulus plan

US President Barack Obama will on Tuesday hold talks with congressional Republicans who complain his $825-billion stimulus plan is too expensive.

'Bailout' top buzzword in dictionary contest

Reflecting what's on the minds of Americans, "bailout" and "socialism" have beaten "maverick" in a US dictionary word-of-the-year competition.

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