An emerging unholy alliance between Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US is a key driver behind potentially the biggest arms deal in US history
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My week with Jake Tapper
This Week, ABC network’s political TV programme, missed the boat when they chose a new anchor – an anchor who isn’t Jake Tapper
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday November 17
Obama, in China, urges more balanced trade (+ analysis); Aung San Suu Kyi seeks meeting with junta; Netanyahu: "no substitute" for Palestinian negotiations; UN head and Pope call for stabilised world food prices; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday April 30
First swine flu death outside Mexico; five year-old Mexican boy identified as first infection; North Korea threaten nuclear tests; Pakistan troops kill 50 Taliban militants; and more
Read MoreAfghanistan – what is the new govt's strategy?
President Obama is in Europe this week to sell allies on a new strategy for
World News Brief, Wednesday February 25
US markets fall as bank fears rise; should Obama nationalise Citigroup and BOA?; Chinese government promises more "large scale" economic stimulus; North Korea to launch "satellite"; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday February 13
US congress agree $789b stimulus plan; North Korea gears up for another missile test; Australian police detain pair over bushfires; Pakistan admits involvement in Mumbai bombings; and more
Read MoreIt's a good day for human rights and justice
Obama today signed an executive order closing the US military prison at Guantánamo Bay and ending America's use of torture
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