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In America, the pro-life lobby gears up

In America, the pro-life lobby gears up

To gain political capital, elected representatives are exploiting the national hysteria over abortion.

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Why the NYPD are kidnapping books

Why the NYPD are kidnapping books

The dismantling of Occupy Wall Street's library is a metaphor for how our culture is policed.

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Herman Cain struggles to recall details of Libya conflict

Herman Cain struggles to recall details of Libya conflict

"Got all this stuff twirling around in my head," says Republican presidential hopeful.

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Rick Perry's fate sealed by an

Rick Perry's fate sealed by an "Oops"

To think that all those millions of dollars raised should come to this: a man who looks too stupid to win the nomination.

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Is Rick Perry drunk in this video?

Is Rick Perry drunk in this video?

"Highlights" of the Republican candidate's bizarre speech has notched up over 1m views on YouTube.

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Herman Cain denies sexual harrassment allegations

Herman Cain denies sexual harrassment allegations

Republican candidate fails to answer the crucial question of whether his accusers were paid off.

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Dream republic

Everyone in Brooklyn seems to be writing something.

Can Perry afford to pull out of televised debates?

Can Perry afford to pull out of televised debates?

After a series of poor performances, the Texas governor will pull out of some debates. It is a high risk strategy.

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Strong US growth raises the bar for Osborne

Strong US growth raises the bar for Osborne

Osborne may soon no longer be able to boast that the UK is doing better than the US.

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The Week So Far

The Week So Far

More in North America

Joe the Plumber to run for Congress

Gulf states

How inequality has soared in the US

The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels

Obama fundraising momentum continues

Obama: Mr 99%?

Three reasons Cain can beat Romney

The Pastor problem

Clinton to stand down in 2012

Don’t be deceived by the myth of Mitt Romney’s moderation

Facebook’s $1.6bn woman

Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook’s $1.6bn woman

A witch-hunt?

A witch-hunt against the Sun?

Osborne's woes

Osborne hoisted with his own petard

Marr's monarchism

Enough of this royal deference

The interview

Preview: Ken Livingstone: “The world is run by monsters”

On Syria

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

The interview

Preview: Boris Johnson: “I’ll tell you what makes me angry – lefty crap”

GOP race so far

Infographic: Republican primary race 2012
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