Barack Obama

Ukraine's economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2014 as political turmoil engulfed the country.

Sanctions by Washington are highly personal attack on Russian president

The signing of a deal giving the US military greater access to bases in the Philippines has led to protests.

Kiev to seek compensation in European Court of Human Rights over losses incurred over Crimea

White House and EU announce fresh Russia sanctions targets over failure to implement Geneva agreement.

Gold prices steadied on Monday as markets braced for Western sanctions on Russia.

The United States and the European Union could impose sanctions as early as Monday.

President Vladimir Putin thinks so, but how would it fare outside the global system?

Obama's even made Putin look humane - even Jimmy Carter wasn't this bad.

President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia

US President says America will increase sanctions if Russia doesn't abide by Geneva agreement.

US president tries out soccer skills against Honda's humanoid robot during tour of Miraikan Science Expo in Tokyo

President condemns continued Moscow-backed takeover of government buildings in cities in eastern Ukraine.

Republican presidential nominee and Fox News commentator makes claim at 'freedom debate'.

Anti-semite suspected of killing three people outside Jewish community centre in Kansas.

Best photos of the day: 11 April 2014.

Gunman killed three colleagues at Texas military base before turning gun on himself

Ivan Lopez went on murderous rampage at US military's largest base before killing himself.

Did sparks fly when US President Barack Obama met Pope Francis at the Vatican?

Washington has been accused of inconsistency in its Middle East policy but it has consistently upset Saudi Arabia.

The US government is set to pass a new round of sanctions against Russian officials.

Russia more isolated than it was for much of 20th century, says US president in 'regional power' swipe at Putin

How do the Western powers stop Putin laughing in their faces?

Former US president says Barack Obama could not have stopped Vladimir Putin

Mark Okoth Obama Ndesandjo lives in Shenzhen, China, and grew up with their father in Nairobi, Kenya.

Bank Rossiya urged customers to refrain from making foreign currency payments post Russian sanctions

Gunvor spoke out on Twitter and Torbjorn Tornqvist gives first interview in 30 years

Huawei's statement comes after reports that NSA spied on the telecoms giant's networks.

President tells tech bosses he is committed to protecting people's privacy

Drudge editor Joseph Curl says the debacle of Obamacare is likely to finish the man who created it.