Credit Munch

Disney and his Mickey Mouse critics

We should celebrate the cartoon's creator - a genius and one of the best arguments for capitalism

• Daniel Finkelstein

Santa Brown's great giveaway

Capital projects and public service reform have stalled. A spending spree is no replacement

• Alice Miles

Hillary is not right for the job

Obama should resist the temptation of Clinton as Secretary of State. He could never sack her

• Bronwen Maddox

We must defend our high seas

It is time for international action to control the precious ocean life beneath the waves as well as the dramas on the surface

• Frank Pope

Tax or spend?

A clear argument has broken out over the correct response to Britain's impending recession. The crucial thing is to repair the public finances

Closure gives respite from junk e-mails

McColo Corp, a Californian company accused of providing the gateway for much of the world’s junk e-mail, has been shut down

Pirates make contact with owner of supertanker

The Saudi-owned Sirius Star is spotted close to a Somali pirate haven as negotiations begin with the ship's owners

Chief Rabbi: Auschwitz so "evil" for years I could not visit

The first multi-faith visit to the Nazi prison camp takes place today

Obama sought advice from gay bishop

President-elect met Bishop Gene Robinson three times during his campaign and discussed gay rights and foreign affairs

Chief Petty Officer Leslie Sayer

Wartime telegraphist air gunner who took part in perilous attacks on the Bismarck and Scharnhorst

David Parkes

Architect who pioneered sheltered housing schemes in the 1960s and founded the successful PRP practice