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America’s moral tipping point

Rarely have the stakes for the US and the world been as high as they are on the eve of the 2020 presidential election. If Republicans still stand for anything at all, they must…

The former New York mayor heaped special scorn on Senator Mitt Romney, a former Republican presidential candidate who said Friday he was “sickened” by the report’s findings. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

Trump lawyer attacks Mueller report as ‘calumny, lies and distortion’

Rudy Giuliani mounted a combative defence of Trump in Sunday talk show appearances, taking aim at Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigators

The cast and crew of ‘Dear White People’ at the Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Film Festival: A taste of what’s to come

The 30th Sundance Film Festival has seen both pop stars and politicians make appearances, while in the background distribution deals are made.

UN Ambassador Susan Rice.

Republicans throw down gauntlet over Rice

Republican senators have opened the way for a new showdown with United States President Barack Obama.

George W Bush with a human face?

Obama rocks foundations and opens up welcome cracks

The majority who voted for Obama disliked the radical changes advocated by the Republican market and religious fundamentalists, says Slavoj Zizek.

Revelers display US and gay pride flags as they celebrate the legalisation of gay marriage in Washington state.

Deep Read: Same-sex marriage and the Obama presidency

Did US President Barack Obama endorse same-sex marriage because it was gaining acceptance or because it was the right, albeit unpopular, thing to do?

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Deep Read: Mormons and the art of losing

Mormons have spent almost 200 years practising how to pick themselves up and dust themselves off, writes Thalia Holmes.

Obama triumphs over Romney

Weekend 101: High times

Obama triumphs over Romney, SA get’s the Randela, Zille takes on Zuma and Nkandla, and some states in the US say yes to weed smoking. Watch Weekend 101.

An elderly Ohio resident casts his ballot in an election in which age was a decider.

US elections: Vote reveals nation’s deep divisions

African Americans, Hispanics and women supported Barack Obama’s re-election, an uneasy fact for Republicans. Charles Molele reports.

Mitt Romney proved a better man than his party deserved.

Republicans sank Romney

Democrats of all stripes and colours rallied behind Barack Obama. Hard-line Republicans betrayed Mitt Romney. And so he lost.

Figures reveal that Zuma has made significant advances in provinces known to be hostile to him.

Events fail to stir a teflon Zuma

While Zuma is content to snack on the surface of the food chain, oblivious to growing scandal, his future second in command could be our saviour.

US President Barack Obama celebrates after delivering his acceptance speech in Chicago on November 7 2012.
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The presidential race, as seen on Youtube

From the topsy-turvy, gaffe-strewn Republican battle to the debates between Romney and Obama, the US election has had many memorable moments.

Supporters of Obama celebrate his re-election to the White House.

Deep Read: Obama win more impressive than 2008

The euphoria of 2008 has gone, but the US president’s second win is remarkable precisely because it is not as symbolic, writes Gary Younge.

President Barack Obama.
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Obama handed a second term, but challenges await

President Barack Obama has won a second term in the White House, overcoming deep doubts among voters about his handling of the US economy.

US presidential Mitt Romney and his wife

Romney casts ballot, confident of Ohio win

While presidential hopeful Mitt Romney cast his vote, President Barack Obama thanked everyone for their support.

Voters wait in line to participate in early votingat the Silver Spring Civic Building in Silver Spring

In dark and cold, Americans cast first ballots

From a symbolic hamlet to a swing state neighbouring Washington to the storm-scarred streets of New York, Americans rose early to cast ballots.

Tanner Tillotson

First vote count in US elections results in a tie

The first votes in Tuesday’s US presidential election produced a tie as nationwide polls showed Barack Obama and Mitt Romney neck and neck.

Both Obama and Romney have fought hard to woo the independent electorate

US election day: Independents hold the key

Independent voters hold the fates of US President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney – and both presidential candidates know it.

Whoever wins the US election between President Barack Obama and contender Mitt Romney will find themselves standing at the edge of a fiscal precipice.

US economic woes to be election deciding factor

Whoever wins the US election between President Barack Obama and contender Mitt Romney will find themselves standing at the edge of a fiscal precipice.

A file photograph of Mitt Romney on the campaign trail.

Down to the wire in Ohio

It has been a hectic weekend for foreign journalists and the White House press corps on the campaign trail in Ohio.