Barack Obama

FBI suspects explosives were placed in nylon bags or backpacks along with ball bearings and nails, which maimed several victims.

US president urges civilians to speak up to authorities if they see something suspicious

Latest threat in response to anti-North Korea demonstrations in Seoul.

FBI have searched an apartment in Boston's Revere district in connection with twin blasts in Massachusetts capital.

Boston Marathon finish line turned into war zone when two explosives ripped through crowds of cheering spectators.

Eyewitnesses speak of blood and severed limbs at scene of blasts.

Two explosions at marathon which killed three people and injured over 100 being treated as an act of terror.

'Tearful' Carol Thatcher thanks Barack Obama for praising the influence of her mother.

Britain's Barack Obama challenged by Raffles, 151, JuJu and Jalouse to go clubbing in Soho.

London première of Hollywood blockbuster Iron Man 3 rescheduled to avoid clash with funeral procession.

The project is included in Obama's $17.7 billion spending plan for the U.S. space agency.

Thatcher funeral: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev among world leaders on 2,000-strong list of invites.

While leaders such as Cameron and Obama laud Thatcher, the left blasts her neo-liberal economic policies.

Britain's first woman prime minister, who tore up the political rulebook in the 70s and 80s, polarised opinion.

Falkland Islanders rescued from Argentina invasion hail UK's longest-serving PM of 20th century for defining history.

Talks between Iran and P5+1 members continue to provide no concrete platform fo future action

US secretary of state meeting Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to push for peace.

Kamala Harris referred to 'best-looking attorney general in the country' by US president.

Turkish activist Mehmet Tunc will give Mavi Marmara peace flotilla payout to Islamists in Gaza.

US leader's self-imposed $20,000 pay cut is gesture of solidarity with federal workers.

Chuck Parnell explores how relative strength of civil society is key to successful political transitions.

Comedian Bill Maher offered $5m to charity if billionaire could prove his father was not an ape.

Conspiracy poll reveals millions think Obama is Satan and Americans caused 9/11.

Nelson's city council orders every household to 'maintain a firearm with ammo' as Congress discusses anti-gun measures.

South African President Jacob Zuma urges people to pray for 'beloved Madiba'.

Documents reveal Adam Lanza fired 155 bullets at students and teachers.

Tea Party Fire Ants accuse Fox News of being to complacent towards US President Barack Obama

Ronaldo should be applauded for taking an interest in Palestine - but this is not his fight, says Gareth Platt.

Obama’s visit could be beginning of Middle East peace talks, says Kerry.

Barack Obama has ended his three-day tour of the Middle East with a visit to the ancient stone city of Petra.