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President Obama's last Christmas card sparks flurry of #DontLeave messages on social media
'Please don't leave us, we are lost and vulnerable without you.'
Tareq Haddad Dec 10, 2016
Obama waives restrictions on military support to foreign forces 'to combat terrorism in Syria'
The waiver will allow exceptions from provisions in the four-decades-old Arms Export Control Act.
Lara Rebello Dec 09, 2016
'Post-truth' is word of the year - but that doesn't mean we should accept lies from Trump or Brexiteers
My dream for 2017 is that Trump's presidential win turns out to be the most spectacular Fake News yet.
Alastair Campbell Dec 08, 2016
Democrats urge Obama to reveal extent of Russian electoral interference
During the election Russia was accused of leaking hacked information to undermine Hillary Clinton.
Tom Porter Dec 08, 2016
Cuba hopes to sign accords with US before President Obama leaves office
The agreements will cover areas such as seismology and meteorology.
Divya Kishore Dec 08, 2016
In defeat Hillary Clinton could get as many votes as Barack Obama did when he won
In the popular vote count, she is currently 2.7 million votes ahead of Donald Trump.
Staff Reporter Dec 08, 2016
White House staff left 'in tears' after thank you speech from Michelle Obama
The first lady threw a party at a pizza restaurant.
Harriet Sinclair Dec 08, 2016
Obama defends his counter-terrorism legacy, urges Trump to 'adhere to the rule of law'
During his final national security speech, the president urged his successor not to 'over-reach'.
Lara Rebello Dec 07, 2016
Carrier union leader says Trump 'lied his ass off' over jobs deal
There were reportedly less jobs saved than was claimed by the president-elect.
Harriet Sinclair Dec 07, 2016
Turkish and Ghanaian criminals who ran fake US embassy in Accra for over a decade arrested
Fraudsters charged $6,000 (£4,714) for fraudulently obtained but legitimate US visas and false documents.
Ludovica Iaccino Dec 05, 2016
Japanese PM in historic visit to Pearl Harbor 75 years after 'day of infamy'
Follows Obama's visit to Hiroshima, the site of the US nuclear bomb attack on Japan in 1945.
Graham Lanktree Dec 05, 2016
Nigeria turns east: Russia and Pakistan now selling warplanes to help in Boko Haram fight
Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.
Ludovica Iaccino Dec 05, 2016
Trump backs Philippines' drug war and believes it is the right way to handle the issue, Duterte says
The Philippines president said he was sure Trump will be a good president for the US.
Ananya Roy Dec 03, 2016
Barack Obama planning digital media career after leaving White House, say reports
The outgoing US President has even met Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg to discuss his plans.
William Watkinson Dec 03, 2016
Donors who give $1M get access to Trump and top officials at candlelit inauguration dinner
Celebrations costing $65 million will outstrip spending in previous decades.
Graham Lanktree Nov 30, 2016
Fidel Castro was a dictator – but the left is blind to human rights abuses when it's one of their own
There's a double-standard from people who, in other circumstances, think of themselves as democrats.
Daniel Hannan Nov 28, 2016
No plans for 'forcible removal' of Dakota Access pipeline protesters, US authorities say
The Army Corps of Engineers had earlier said that it would close the makeshift camp for 'safety reasons' on 5 December.
Divya Kishore Nov 28, 2016
Trump adds Obama terrorism critic and campaign lawyer to White House staff
The President-elect picks Kathleen 'KT' McFarland and Donald McGahn for new positions in the Oval Office.
William Watkinson Nov 26, 2016
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama expects Donald Trump to work according to global realities
The Dalai Lama said he is looking forward to meeting Donald Trump after he assumes office on 20 January.
Ananya Roy Nov 23, 2016
Clinton voters and Remainers are too gracious in defeat - it's time to become bad losers
Obama and Clinton have shown dignity of which Trump and Farage are incapable.
Alastair Campbell Nov 22, 2016
China woos Asian nations to join Beijing-led trade pact as Trans-Pacific Partnership falters
Foreign ministry official said the alternative, China-backed RCEP pact would be a better choice.
Rachel Middleton Nov 21, 2016
US Department of Justice issues voluntary smart gun guidelines
The new guidelines stem from President Barack Obama's January directive that aims to tackle gun violence.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 21, 2016
John McCain: US will not bring back waterboarding during Trump presidency
Any attempt to reinstate the interrogation technique will be challenged in courts, says the Republican senator.
Karthick Arvinth Nov 20, 2016
Obama administration bans offshore drilling in Arctic Ocean under 5-year plan
There are fears that president-elect Donald Trump could overturn the decision as he favours offshore drilling.
Ananya Roy Nov 19, 2016
Donald Trump's new national security advisor wants to crush radical Islam
Two top Trump advisors now see the West hurtling toward a larger conflict with the Middle East
Graham Lanktree Nov 18, 2016
Brexit backers attack 'nonsensical' Barack Obama over latest EU intervention
Conservative MEP David Campbell Bannerman told IBTimes UK there is no transparency over TTIP.
Ian Silvera Nov 18, 2016
Theresa May poised to meet Barack Obama during his farewell EU tour
While May and Obama are set to discuss Syria, the British prime minister will hold Brexit talks with other EU leaders.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 18, 2016
Russian foreign minister says the ball is in Donald Trump's court to improve US-Russia ties
The top Russian diplomat cautions against Obama's advice to incoming leader on approaching Moscow.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 18, 2016
Barack Obama urges Donald Trump to 'stand up' to Russia
Obama tells President-elect to challenge Russia if it deviates from 'international norms'
William Watkinson Nov 17, 2016
US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper submits resignation
American spy hands in resignation ahead of Donald Trump becoming president.
Ewan Palmer Nov 17, 2016
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