Obama, McCain pledge to work together on reform

US president-elect Barack Obama and vanquished rival John McCain met on Monday for the first time since the November 4 election.

Fit for the job

The term "fit for the job" never gained such a literal connotation as it did for the 2008 presidential election.

The best of times, the worst of times -- and the silliest

"I wish you would make up your mind, Mr Dickens. Was it the best of times or was it the worst of times? It could scarcely have been both."

Obama's victory brings a new dawn of leadership

The man who once described himself as a "skinny kid with a funny name" stood before the crowd and took upon his shoulders the weight of leadership.

Obama wins on message of change

Barack Obama won the presidency and made history on a steady message of bringing change to a country that has been hungering for it.

Republicans in Texas shattered by Obama win

Sue Harris was not quite sure how to react to the victory of Barack Obama. At a party held by the local Republican party, she was lost for words.

'Change has come to America'

Barack Obama rode a wave of voter discontent to a historic White House victory on Tuesday, promising change as the first black US president.

Staying close to the candidates on the trail

On one campaign flight in August, I was finally getting some rest when I was woken by a familiar baritone. I looked up, startled, to see Barack Obama.

Obama, McCain await voters' decision

Barack Obama and John McCain faced the verdict of Americans voting on Tuesday after a long and bitter struggle for the White House.

Obama and McCain face judgement of US voters

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain face the verdict of United States voters on Tuesday after a long and bitter struggle.

IN THIS WEEK'S PAPER

Sponsored links

	Business travel experts		Flowers & gifts
	Domestic & Regional Airline		Bulk SMS gateway