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In its severity and fury, this was Obama at his most powerful and moving

Simon Schama: This was a stunning gamble: he dared to show his belief in the enduring power of words to reform American life

Offer us Brits sympathy? It's just asking for trouble

Marina Hyde: It takes a rather chippy type to round on a foreigner concerned by our workload. But we've got no shortage, it seems

Beware the bear trap

Jeremy Leggett: Britain, like most of Europe, is at risk of being the target of Russia's energy export weaponry

Boxing clever

Jonathan Glancey: Once threatened with extinction, our handsome red telephone kiosks may be saved by an ingenious adoption scheme

Ukraine, Russia and European stability

David Miliband: It is not an act of hostility towards Russia for Europe to support Ukraine, but a positive move towards lasting peace

Why I'm helping Hugo

Ken Livingstone: Despite what the media say, Chávez is a leader who listens to his people. I'm happy to take up a new job as his urban adviser

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