Barack Obama

The G20 summit stops short of criticising Japanese monetary policy, reveals a leaked draft communique.

Geetha Pillai Feb 16, 2013

US post $3bn budget surplus for January - the first since September 2012.

Staff Reporter Feb 14, 2013

Transatlantic agreement could be worth trillions in annual trade as Europe and US fend off emerging markets challenge.

Martin Baccardax Feb 13, 2013

During his State of the Union address, Barack Obama introduced an executive order to strengthen cyber security measures

Edward Smith Feb 13, 2013

European markets remain cautious as investors look for eurozone industrial output and US retail figures.

Geetha Pillai Feb 13, 2013

Obama vows to revive American economy and overhaul gun control legislation during his annual speech.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 13, 2013

Japanese investors turn to profit-taking as yen strengthens against its major peers.

Geetha Pillai Feb 13, 2013

Pyongyang expert labels nuclear test a victory for Kim Jong-un and warns against US 'belligerence'.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 12, 2013

Barack Obama vows strong action while UN chief Ban Ki-moon and William Hague express grave concerns.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 12, 2013

Django star declared that black people are the 'most talented people in the world' at the at NAACP Awards.

Toyin Owoseje Feb 11, 2013

Markets subdued on lack of major economic drivers and public holiday in much of Asia.

Geetha Pillai Feb 11, 2013

Anonymous hacked into the Federal Reserve over the weekend, but no critical information was stolen according to the US central bank.

David Gilbert Feb 06, 2013

Beyonce Knowles' half-time concert at the Super Bowl earns rave reviews

Simi John Feb 04, 2013

The Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII between the Ravens and the 49ers will kick off late on Sunday night. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK

Simi John Feb 02, 2013

Single Ladies hitmaker admitted miming American national anthem at inauguration of President Obama.

Toyin Owoseje Feb 01, 2013

15-year-old shot by accident in park two miles from President's home.

Hannah Osborne Jan 31, 2013

Sources say Brennan did not object to agency's use of extreme interrogation techniques.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 30, 2013

Military women 'more likely to engage in high-risk sexual practices'.

Hannah Osborne Jan 29, 2013

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

Umberto Bacchi Jan 28, 2013

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

David Gilbert Jan 28, 2013

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

Timur Moon Jan 27, 2013

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

Timur Moon Jan 27, 2013

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

Lucy P Jan 25, 2013

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

Toyin Owoseje Jan 22, 2013

Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

Ewan Palmer Jan 21, 2013

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 21, 2013

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

Julian Kossoff Jan 21, 2013

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 21, 2013

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

Ewan Palmer Jan 21, 2013

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

Ewan Palmer Jan 16, 2013