Qatar is now a major player in Middle East politics. China needs its gas so is forging a closer relationship. Can this last?

Yeah, sure, it was a big hurricane that hit the US East Coast. But not as big as the one that hit Bangladesh. Not that anyone has noticed.

The Australian Prime Minister thinks China and India are better bets for the future. But so do Americans and Europeans.

Imagining Chris Matthews of MSNBC interviewing an undecided voter. And giving her a pretty tough time.

Hurricane Sandy can play a crucial role in the presidential campaign. But not in the way most people think.

How about publishing a book that would reveal that Labour were a 13-year disaster when in government?

A beauty of an album gets even better with the addition of a few extra songs but is that really enough of an incentive to boost sales?

What about those people in America who like neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney?

Amazing what sort of drivel the BBC and its supporters come up with to explain the Jimmy Savile scandal.

The hideous Hallowe’en is coming. Hopefully the recession will cut it down to size.