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Rupert Murdoch tweets Republican Ben Carson would be a 'real Black president'
The media mogul took to social media to praise Carson and take a jab at President Barack Obama.
Isis: Child jihadi threatens to behead President Obama in latest propaganda video
The young Islamic State militant calls the US president 'Dog of Rome Obama'.
Edward Snowden waiting for US to respond to his offer of serving jail time
The US Justice Department had said Snowden would face trial for leaking classified documents on mass surveillance programmes.
South Carolina flooding: 11 killed after 2ft of rain falls in three days [Photos]
Over 2ft of rain have fallen in the past three days in parts of South Carolina.
Trans-Pacific Partnership signed: US and Japan among 12 in 'disastrous trade agreement'
After five days of talks a deal has been signed but questions remain on far-reaching affects.
John McAfee: Forget gun control, EMP attack would wipe out 90% of US population within 2 years
Acid flashbacks or the realisation of Orwell's 1984? John McAfee questions single-issue voting.
US President Obama calls for investigation into airstrikes on Kunduz MSF hospital
US President described airstrikes on MSF hospital that killed 19 a 'tragic accident'.
UCC shooting: Jeb Bush says US does not need new gun laws as 'stuff happens'
Republican presidential candidate criticised for dismissing Oregon mass murder.
UCC shooting: Oregon college gunman Chris Harper-Mercer had deadly arsenal of weapons
Police recovered six weapons at the scene of the massacre and several more at his apartment.
Oregon shooting: US President Barack Obama urges gun laws reform after UCC massacre [Full speech]
US President spoke to the nation after Chris Harper-Mercer killed nine people at Umpqua Community College.
Richard Glossip execution postponed again due to concerns about execution method
Richard Glossip was due to be executed by lethal injection for arranging the murder of his former boss.
Isis: Pentagon halts Syria rebel training programme after series of deadly failures and defections
$500m training programme paused after 54 rebels were attacked and gave their arms to Al-Qaeda.
Barack Obama's failures in Syria and Iraq have gifted supremacy to Vladimir Putin's resurgent Russia
The US president's disengagement from the Middle East will be his legacy.
Syria civil war: International peace talks 'to be held in October'
Russian deputy foreign minister says US, Saudi, Iran, Turkey and Egypt will discuss Syria conflict solution.
Simon Heffer: Vladimir Putin shows up the West once more with Russia military intervention in Syria
He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.
Obama and Xi pledge co-operation on climate change and cyber security
US and Chinese presidents differ on human rights and Beijing's South China Sea claims.
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.