Historic win for Obama as health bill passed

WASHINGTON: The biggest expansion of America's social safety net in 30 years - a health-care program that will provide almost universal coverage to Americans - was passed by the Senate on Christmas Eve, guaranteeing the President, Barack Obama, a place in history.

Obama's health bill stumbles in Senate

WASHINGTON: The signature bill of Barack Obama's first year - health reform that curbs costs and picks up 30 million uninsured people - is looking sick.

Daly throws weight behind obesity battle

HAD yesterday been the opening round of the $1.5 million Australian Open at NSW Golf Club, the golf sadists would have loved it. Rather, it was practice day, with a howling southerly blowing.

Liquidated liquidator: Ariff has $200 for $7.7m debts

THE banned liquidator, Stuart Ariff, has assets of $200 in cash and a claim for unpaid professional fees to satisfy his 37 creditors who are owed $7.7 million.