America's politicians and the 'fiscal cliff'Patty CulhaneBy Patty Culhane in Americas on December 1, 2012 Al Jazeera's correspondent looks into what Washington has not been doing to alleviate the situation. Read more
Palestine UN status: More challenges aheadAlan FisherBy Alan Fisher in Middle East on November 30, 2012 As Palestine achieves UN 'observer status', politicians are under pressure to actually make it mean something. Read more
Manning takes the standCamille ElhassaniBy Camille Elhassani in Americas on November 30, 2012 US Army Private First Class tells a judge he was mistreated at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Read more
Palestine joins the UN: So what next?Gregg CarlstromBy Gregg Carlstrom in Middle East on November 29, 2012 A symbolic victory, but Palestine has been discouraged from joining the ICC or other UN organisations. Read more