Barack Obama

Ex-US ambassador confirms strained relations between president and Israeli PM.

BlackBerry 10 is launching this week, seen as the last hope for RIM. But can it succeed? Technology editor David Gilbert investigates.

US President uses rare joint appearance to pay tribute to 'one of the finest Secretaries of State we've had'.

Millionaire MP for Windsor poised to stand for Tory leadership if prime minister's poll ratings fail to improve.

Cards are stacked on Obama's side to lay down tougher conditions on US' scratchy relationship with Israel, says Lucy P.

Single Ladies star's performance of American national anthem fails to impress.

Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

Full text of President Barack Obama's second inaugural address at the US Capitol, Washington

Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.

President's second inaugural in Washington: immigration, gun control and economy the key issues.

Rapper’s performance ends after he performs 30-minute tirade against Barack Obama at StartUp RockOn gig.

While Congress pressed to enact tighter gun laws, president signs off on fine detail.

Sandy Hook school massacre prompts US president to sign 23 executive orders and demand congressional action on gun control.

Sentiments weaken as world's largest economy appears headed for another political standoff over debt ceiling and spending cuts.

President says no to Republican demands on spending cuts in exchange for raising debt ceiling.

Upbeat sentiments continue in Japanese markets as yen remains at multi-year lows against US dollar.

Student at Taft Union High School had hitlist of fellow classmates who had bullied him.

Bakersfield shooting comes on day US vice-president Joe Biden says plans on curbing gun violence almost ready.

Tickets for 21 January event selling on eBay and Craiglist for thousands of dollars despite the event being free.

With 2013 Academy Award nominations imminent, Argo, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty are frontrunners.

Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.

Supreme Court refused to hear case that challenged legality of funding research involving human embryonic stem cells.

Formal petition submitted to White House demanding Treasury mint unprecedented coin as debt deadline draws closer.

Mixed employment data and concerns over US budget talks keep investors in a cautious mood.

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

US will breach $16.4 trillion debt limit on 28 February, setting new deadline for lawmakers to agree spending cuts

Fears of recession subside after lower house approves bipartisan deal.

Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.

Burma President Thein Sein allows public gathering to salute 2013 as junta restrictions ease.

Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.