Fact x Importance = News (Nov 17)

I'm fully recovered after spending Saturday evening at a friend's parents', after his Californian mum organised a party to celebrate Obama's victory. The pressure was on when word got around just before the election-themed quiz that I was an American Studies postgraduate, but luckily I put everything I'd learnt reading Enduring America to good use and helped my team ensure victory:

I wanted us to be called 'The Maverick Renegades', but apparently the name was too long.

What other important stories happened last week?:

• The top two American intelligence officials expect to lose their jobs soon after Obama becomes President.


• There is debate as to whether the Democrats can investigate Bush administration officials for alleged abuses carried out during the 'war on terror'.


• Jason Burke thinks we should lower our expectations for Afghanistan.


• Activists in Tuscon, Arizona are using guerrilla art to protest hardline anti-immigrant law enforcement officials.


• Nobody knows what China's new hospital ship is for.


• Dubai has gone bust.

Let us know what you think of these stories, and what other stories you've been watching, in the comments.