President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are locked in a tight race for the White House, with three critical battleground states on a knife edge as results from the US election come in.
2:24pm: In Ohio: 57 per cent of the vote counted, Obama leads 50-48 per cent.
2:18pm: It's looking increasingly difficult for Romney: Antony Green says if Obama wins either Virginia, North Carolina or Florida it's all over and the Democrats have won.
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Tomb unearthed
An Egyptian princess's tomb dating from around 2500 BC has been discovered south of Cairo.
'Great storm of 1987'
Hurricane Sandy brought back some sad memories for many in the UK, as Philip Williams reports.
'Secret message'
The remains of a WWII carrier pigeon bearing a secret coded message have been found in a house in England.
Clean-up begins
See the latest social media reaction to Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the US.
'As precious as gold'
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed the oldest prehistoric town ever found in Europe.
Infographic
Designer: Ben Spraggon
Reporting: Brigid Andersen; Matthew Liddy
See how Sandy compares to the previous destructive storms Irene, Katrina and Yasi.
In pictures
View images from the US as superstorm Sandy leaves a path of destruction.
Just the tonic
The ABC's Rachael Brown gets a history lesson on London's love affair with gin.
Known unknowns
The ABC's John Barron speculates on the "known unknowns" of the tightly-locked US election fight.
Election road trip
The ABC's Jane Cowan gives her election impressions from a week on the road in the US.
Kim's purge
By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy
Kim Jong-un has reportedly had top generals executed by firing squads as he strengthens his grip on North Korea.
'Faith and purity'
By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin,wires
The Pope names seven new saints, including the first Native American to be canonised.
'Really smart move'
Professor Samuel Popkin discusses the presidential debate and its implications for the election in two weeks.
One year on
Middle East expert Ahmed Shboul discusses the liberation of Libya one year after Moamar Gaddafi's violent death.
Dominique Schwartz, Auckland
Zoe Daniel, Bangkok
Stephen McDonell, Beijing
Huey Fern Tay, Beijing
Matt Brown, Jakarta
Helen Brown, Jakarta
Ginny Stein, Johannesburg
Philip Williams, London
Rachael Brown, London
Norman Hermant, Moscow
Anne Barker, Middle East
Richard Lindell, New Delhi
Liam Fox, Port Moresby
Mark Willacy, Tokyo
Lisa Millar, Washington
Craig McMurtrie, Washington
Michael Brissenden, Washington
Jane Cowan, Washington
A Barack Obama supporter shows her support in Times Square in New York City on November 6, 2012.
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