John Mccain
latest news & developmentsJohn McCain, US war hero and political maverick, dead at 81
The senator’s passing marked the end of a 35-year political career
Russian jets struck CIA-backed rebels in Syria: McCain
US Senator John McCain said Moscow’s real priority was to "prop up" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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.
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 -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.
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.
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.