Still, as elsewhere, the main burden falls of care on women, there are tensions between generations, and no-one is sure that today's teenagers, growing up in a more individualistic culture, will want to take their turn as carers in twenty years' time.

BBC: Under One Roof?

This is the first time in twenty years that a bipartisan agreement has increased tax rates on the wealthy.

WHITEHOUSE: Our Top Stories

Three days after the election, Secretary of State Clinton announced that the United States was suspending sanctions against Burma and would be appointing an Ambassador to the country for the first time in twenty-two years.

NEWYORKER: The Burmese Spring