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Cybersecurity high on agenda at US-Chinese talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit and talks with President Barack Obama.
Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin to hold talks on sidelines of UN meeting
While US says Ukraine will top agenda, Russia insists talks will focus on Syria.
US government hack blamed on China: What damage can 5.6 million stolen fingerprints cause?
Massive US Office of Personnel Management security breach sees millions of personnel records stolen.
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins key US state visit
Cyber security and Beijing's response to slowing economy top agenda.
Pope Francis lands on American soil for historic first US visit
The Pope was greeted by President Obama and the First Lady when he landed in Maryland.
White House staffer Jake Brewer killed in cycling accident during charity ride
Brewer was senior policy adviser in the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
US, China in urgent talks on crucial cybersecurity deal
The deal would solve cyber attacks from China on US power stations, hospitals and cellphone networks.
Donald Trump hits back in Obama anti-Muslim row
Republican presidential hopeful says he is not obligated to defend US president.
Ahmed Mohamed arrested for bringing clock to school: 72 hours in the life of an average Texas teen
Muslim teen Ahmed Mohamed has whirlwind 72 hours after arrest for bringing home-made clock to school.
Ahmed Mohamed: Barack Obama invites Muslim teen arrested for homemade clock to the White House
Homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb by teacher in Texas.
India, Myanmar listed among largest producers of illegal drugs
President Barack Obama said Myanmar, Bolivia and Venezuela have failed to meet obligations on fighting narcotics.
Obama rejects Waldorf Astoria stay over Chinese snooping concerns
The New York luxury hotel was acquired by a Chinese insurance firm in October 2014.
Migrant crisis: President Obama orders US to accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees next year
The Obama administration also urged other countries to 'ramp up' their willingness to take in refugees.
US Presidential election: Donald Trump races into shock lead over Hillary Clinton
Horror for Democrats as Republican business tycoon leads Clinton by 5 points in latest polls.
Conservative think tank Heritage Foundation hacked after blaming Obama for OBM hack
The foundation said its internal servers were not breached.
Iran nuclear deal: Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backs parliamentary vote on historic agreement
Khamenei underlined that co-operation with the US is based only on this specific agreement.
Iran nuclear deal: Obama gains right to veto resolution of disapproval as 34 senators vote in favour
Democratic senator Barbara Mikulski announced her support, as the 34th senator in favour.
Barack Obama on Running Wild: US President meets up with Bear Grylls for episode of NBC show
Obama met with Grylls during his Alaska trip to shoot a special edition of NBC's Running Wild.
US-China summit: 5 key issues Barack Obama must force Xi Jinping to address
China's president Xi Jinping starts his first state visit to the US and talks with Barack Obama.
New Orleans marks 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Mayor Mitch Landrieu pays tribute to city's resilience in ceremony held to honour victims.
KKK member built X-ray machine 'to kill Muslims and Barack Obama'
Crawford allegedly dubbed machine 'Hiroshima on a light switch'.
Obama unveils ambitious 'Clean Power Plan' to combat climate change
Sweeping proposal intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants by nearly a third by 2030.
Greens and Lib Dems warm to Barack Obama's climate change action plan
The US president has received support from Tim Farron and Natalie Bennett over his energy plan.
Obama to unveil 'biggest step yet' to tackle climate change
Ambitious 'Clean Power Plan' intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by 32% by 2030.
US: President Obama gives Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari names of oil thieves
US government shares names of Nigerian oil thieves after President Buhari's request to help end corruption.
US: Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard release 'not linked to Iran nuclear deal'
Pollard was sentenced to 30 years after being found guilty of passing Israel classified information
Barack Obama: US President performs traditional Lipala dance during state visit to Kenya [video]
Instagram video shows Obama take part in Lipala dance with Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta.
President Obama delivers 'blunt message' on gay rights to Kenyan President Kenyatta
Obama raised the issue of gay rights to Kenyatta during his visit to East African country.
President Obama in Kenya: Nairobi speech to entrepreneurs praises Africa's economic potential
Obama will also hold talks with President Kenyatta and visit the site of the US embassy bombing.
President Barack Obama arrives in Kenya for first Presidential visit
The President will discuss trade, terrrorism and democracy during talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.