Crikey readers weigh in on immigration and a sustainable population, Tony Abbott's views on climate change (and Crikey's coverage) and the swine flu debacle.

Coverage of two February mainstays, the Super Bowl and college football signing day, is way over the top. Maybe this is one time when you really can blame the media. Everybody take a deep breath. The sports hysteria of recent days is over. In our rearview mirror, thankfully, are the Super Bowl and high school football signing day.

As far as national events go, the Super Bowl eclipses all others on the American scene with its intoxicating mix of athletes, celebrities and over-the-hill rock stars.

Coverage of two February mainstays, the Super Bowl and college football signing day, is way over the top. Maybe this is one time when you really can blame the media.

LONDON -European stocks staged a fragile rebound on Monday after sharp falls last week caused by mounting debt fears in Europe, but Tokyo hit the lowest point in nearly two months as most Asian indices fell.

Ugandan Christian minister Martin Ssempa has issued a strong rebuttal to President Obama’s criticism of his country for considering passage of a law to discourage and punish certain homosexual practices.