1On October 1, President Obama's universal healthcare programme rolled out in the United States. The Republican Party enacted its revenge as it forced the United States Government into a shut-down. Over 800,000 Government employees were sent home without pay and it is estimated that over $300 million is lost every day the Federal Government remains closed for business.

2The beginning of universal healthcare in the United States was marked by the launch of a Government website called healthcare.gov. However, by 7.30am on the morning of October 1, 2.8 million people had already logged on to the site, causing it to collapse. The United States has declared the unprecedented levels of interest to be a victory.

3Despite the best efforts of President Obama to ensure that all American citizens receive basic healthcare, millions of Americans still fall through the gaps.

4Political commentator Tracey Barnett discusses the United States Federal Government shut-down and the schism between Democrats and Republicans over universal healthcare.

5Interview with British Prime Minister David Cameron who grabbed headlines this week following his address to the annual Conservative Party Conference.

6Britain's Labour Leader Ed Miliband has come out fighting this week after the Daily Mail newspaper called his father 'the man who hated Britain'. Miliband's efforts to defend his dead father's legacy has led to a very public showdown.

7Iran's President Rohani surprised global leaders with his address to the United Nations last week where he stated that he came with peace from Iran. The gesture was deemed a turning point in Iran's relationship with the West. However, Israel's Bejamin Netanyahu was not impressed, and made his feelings clear when he took to the stage at the United Nations. Interview with Netanyahu.

8A look at the latest international news headlines.