Steven Hawking

Stephen Hawking causes storm with Israel boycott

First Reaction Wed 8 May, AT 14:01

Physicist accused of 'outrageous' behaviour after snubbing conference hosted by Israeli president

American gets 15 years' hard labour in North Korea

First Reaction Thu 2 May, AT 12:05

Kenneth Bae may be 'bargaining chip' in regime's attempts to get concessions from the White House

What does Washington gun law 'breakthrough' mean? Nothing

Fri 12 Apr, AT 11:09 Charles Laurence

It is far easier to pile teddy bears on the graves of child victims than it is to change US law or culture

Hillary Clinton for President! A timely boost from Thatcher?

Tue 9 Apr, AT 11:56 Charles Laurence

Political strategists and fundraisers already pushing for Hillary before this 'glass ceiling' reminder

And the winners are ... Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

First Reaction Mon 14 Jan, AT 11:04

They weren't as edgy as Ricky Gervais, but the new Golden Globes hosts were funny and entertaining

Ambassador Anna Wintour: why Obama could be tempted

Wed 5 Dec, AT 11:11 Charles Laurence

Does she really want it? Would she be any good? And, anyway, who would edit US Vogue?

Canada

If Mitt Romney wins, it's time to head to Canada – or is it?

Media Watch Mon 5 Nov, AT 12:12

US liberals threaten to head north if Romney succeeds but have they kept up with Canada's turn to the right?

Romney surges ahead in national poll but Obama can still win it

Fri 19 Oct, AT 09:17 Charles Laurence

Obama's faltering campaign should not surprise us – he has let down his followers on so many fronts

Barack Obama addresses the Democratic convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

Obama finds Bill Clinton and Michelle hard acts to follow

First Reaction Fri 7 Sep, AT 11:19

President fails to soar to the rhetorical heights expected of him at the Democratic convention

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