The prospect of higher energy prices should not stop the world from imposing sanctions against oil-rich Iran, US senators said.

A man who beat his ex-wife to death with an unloaded shotgun during an eight-hour leave from prison was executed early today in Indiana, hours after the state governor denied his request for clemency.

WELL, by now we’ve found out the self-styled eagle could squawk better than he could fly.

Iraqis will have better lives with Saddam Hussein out of power, US President George W bush said today.

President George Bush, on the eve of another face-off at the United Nations over disarming Iraq, tonight urged sceptical allies to “show backbone and courage” and stand up to Saddam Hussein.