US sees end to ‘strategic divergence’ with Taiwan
TAIWAN: A NEW PRESIDENT
THE U.S. FACTOR
THE United States, deeply frustrated in recent years by Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian’s attempt to antagonise China
United States
Fascination with Tibet has no effect on foreign policy
TIBET UNREST
VIEW FROM U.S.
TIBET has long captivated America with images of its Himalayan snow-capped mountains, maroon-robed monks and Nobel peace laureate Dalai
Compromise plan to end nuclear impasse with North Korea
Pyongyang must declare all uranium enrichment and technology transfer.
TOP US and North Korean diplomats gathered in Geneva yesterday to seek a breakthrough
Strong victory for Obama in Mississippi
Solid support from black voters gives him 20-point win over Hillary.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN Senator Barack Obama yesterday rode on the wave of black support
Obama bounces back with win in Wyoming
But some Democrats fear his focus on smaller states may eventually backfire.
SENATOR Barack Obama stormed to victory in Wyoming yesterday, recovering from
Hillary’s attack pays off
THE Clinton game plan is predicated on a long battle – a war of attrition to ultimately wear down her rival Barack
A Democrat fight to the finish
NEWS ANALYSIS
Hillary’s triumph further divides the party along race and gender lines.
THE Democratic race for the White House is heading for a
China a serious threat to US in cyberspace, outer space
CHINA has emerged as a serious threat to the US in cyberspace and outer space.
A new Pentagon report has highlighted many intrusions
Hillary’s battle not over
She’s determined to soldier on even if she does not do well in crucial Ohio and Texas primaries today.
IT WON’T be over
Congress approves $216b plan to stimulate economy
Swift action clears way for Bush to put money in the hands of shoppers.
THE United States Congress has approved a US$152
Bruising battle ahead for Hillary and Obama
Super Tuesday’s close results could lead to bitter fight down to the wire.
IT WILL be a war of attrition.
The fight for the
Democrats: deadlock Republicans: dominance
Democrats’ struggle may become more divisive, while Republicans can coalesce support around McCain.
THIS has been an election of turning points.
The first race