Protectionist fears rise over 'Buy American' plan

Global protectionism fears were heightened after the US Senate voted to keep a "Buy American" clause in the huge US stimulus Bill.

Obama to woo Republicans on stimulus plan

US President Barack Obama will on Tuesday hold talks with congressional Republicans who complain his $825-billion stimulus plan is too expensive.

'Bailout' top buzzword in dictionary contest

Reflecting what's on the minds of Americans, "bailout" and "socialism" have beaten "maverick" in a US dictionary word-of-the-year competition.

Obama, McCain pledge to work together on reform

US president-elect Barack Obama and vanquished rival John McCain met on Monday for the first time since the November 4 election.

Fit for the job

The term "fit for the job" never gained such a literal connotation as it did for the 2008 presidential election.

The best of times, the worst of times -- and the silliest

"I wish you would make up your mind, Mr Dickens. Was it the best of times or was it the worst of times? It could scarcely have been both."

Obama's victory brings a new dawn of leadership

The man who once described himself as a "skinny kid with a funny name" stood before the crowd and took upon his shoulders the weight of leadership.

Obama wins on message of change

Barack Obama won the presidency and made history on a steady message of bringing change to a country that has been hungering for it.

Republicans in Texas shattered by Obama win

Sue Harris was not quite sure how to react to the victory of Barack Obama. At a party held by the local Republican party, she was lost for words.

'Change has come to America'

Barack Obama rode a wave of voter discontent to a historic White House victory on Tuesday, promising change as the first black US president.