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Republicans throw down gauntlet over Rice

Republicans throw down gauntlet over Rice

30 Nov 2012 00:00 - Ewen MacAskill
Republican senators have opened the way for a new showdown with United States President Barack Obama.
Obama rocks foundations and opens up welcome cracks

Obama rocks foundations and opens up welcome cracks

16 Nov 2012 00:00 - Slavoj Zizek
The majority who voted for Obama disliked the radical changes advocated by the Republican market and religious fundamentalists, says Slavoj Zizek.
Deep Read: Same-sex marriage and the Obama presidency

Deep Read: Same-sex marriage and the Obama presidency

14 Nov 2012 10:37 - Caroline McMahon
Did US President Barack Obama endorse same-sex marriage because it was gaining acceptance or because it was the right, albeit unpopular, thing to do?
Deep Read: Mormons and the art of losing

Deep Read: Mormons and the art of losing

12 Nov 2012 13:46 - Thalia Holmes
Mormons have spent almost 200 years practising how to pick themselves up and dust themselves off, writes Thalia Holmes.
Weekend 101: High times

Video | Weekend 101: High times

09 Nov 2012 12:39
Obama triumphs over Romney, SA get's the Randela, Zille takes on Zuma and Nkandla, and some states in the US say yes to weed smoking. Watch Weekend 101.
Republicans sank Romney

Republicans sank Romney

09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Simon Tisdall
Democrats of all stripes and colours rallied behind Barack Obama. Hard-line Republicans betrayed Mitt Romney. And so he lost.
US elections: Vote reveals nation's deep divisions

US elections: Vote reveals nation's deep divisions

09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Charles Molele
African Americans, Hispanics and women supported Barack Obama's re-election, an uneasy fact for Republicans. Charles Molele reports.
Your world in pictures: November 5 - 9

Slideshow | Your world in pictures: November 5 - 9

08 Nov 2012 14:54
We present some of the most outstanding photographs taken across the globe this week - from the US elections to a Taoist hermit priest in China.
Events fail to stir a teflon Zuma

Events fail to stir a teflon Zuma

09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Richard Calland
While Zuma is content to snack on the surface of the food chain, oblivious to growing scandal, his future second in command could be our saviour.
The presidential race, as seen on Youtube

The presidential race, as seen on Youtube

07 Nov 2012 16:48 - Staff Reporter, AFP,
From the topsy-turvy, gaffe-strewn Republican battle to the debates between Romney and Obama, the US election has had many memorable moments.
Deep Read: Obama win more impressive than 2008

Deep Read: Obama win more impressive than 2008

07 Nov 2012 13:00 - Gary Younge
The euphoria of 2008 has gone, but the US president's second win is remarkable precisely because it is not as symbolic, writes Gary Younge.
The Obama Nation

Slideshow | The Obama Nation

07 Nov 2012 11:12
After an election race filled with suspense, Mitt Romney's supporters were left disappointed as Barack Obama secured another term as US president.
Obama handed a second term, but challenges await

Obama handed a second term, but challenges await

07 Nov 2012 11:01 - John Whitesides, Steve Holland,
President Barack Obama has won a second term in the White House, overcoming deep doubts among voters about his handling of the US economy.
Romney casts ballot, confident of Ohio win

Romney casts ballot, confident of Ohio win

06 Nov 2012 17:51 - Reuters, AFP,
While presidential hopeful Mitt Romney cast his vote, President Barack Obama thanked everyone for their support.
In dark and cold, Americans cast first ballots

In dark and cold, Americans cast first ballots

06 Nov 2012 15:25 - Robert MacPherson
From a symbolic hamlet to a swing state neighbouring Washington to the storm-scarred streets of New York, Americans rose early to cast ballots.
First vote count in US elections results in a tie

First vote count in US elections results in a tie

06 Nov 2012 11:41 - Pat Reber, Frank Fuhrig,
The first votes in Tuesday's US presidential election produced a tie as nationwide polls showed Barack Obama and Mitt Romney neck and neck.

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