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New York: clashes over Islamic centre near Ground Zero
14 July 2010

Opponents say an Islamic and interfaith centre aimed at promoting tolerance will be a “monument to terrorism”.

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The general consensus: US commentators on Petraeus
30 June 2010

The media weigh in on General David Petraeus as he moves closer to being confirmed as US commander in Afghanistan.

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As Candidate Nick Clegg asked: “What special relationship?”
28 June 2010

After David Cameron exchanged beers with Barack Obama, does Clegg still think the special relationship is over?

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McChrystal recalled from Kabul over “candid” Rolling Stone article
22 June 2010

Stanley McChrystal, US general, gives us a glimpse into the office politics of war.

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Disaster Speechwriting 101
16 June 2010

Can the Gulf Coast of the US take any more disasters or speeches about disasters?

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US primary elections draw battle lines between insiders and outsiders
09 June 2010

Republican voters pick a dark-horse Tea Party candidate to run for the Senate in Nevada, while two former CEOs will run for state office in California.

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US “Super Tuesday” primary elections to watch
08 June 2010

Contests include CEOs fighting to lead California and tests for the conservative Tea Party movement.

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