Republican John McCain headed for must-win Ohio today with just five days to overcome Barack Obama.

Barack Obama will become the first presidential candidate in 16 years to air a 30-minute primetime infomercial on US TV networks tonight.

Barack Obama, who hoped to woo moderate voters in traditionally Republican territory on his US Independence Day campaign tour, found himself instead defending against criticism that he was wavering on Iraq war policy to win votes.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has left the Republican Party and switched to “unaffiliated”.

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader announced today he will run again for the presidency, declaring that Washington has become “corporate occupied territory” and arguing there is too little difference between the Democratic and Republican parties.

EARLIER this year, Bank of Ireland’s top management had every reason to feel a little smug.

The architect who designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington has been involved in talks about the Ground Zero tribute, it was reported today.