Barack Obama

European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.

National Rifle Association says it is 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' over massacre.

European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.

Six-year olds Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto buried in Newtown while pro-gun lawmakers start to rethink.

Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.

Facebook and Twitter capture heartrending moments of president comforting relatives of 26 victims of Adam Lanza in Newtown, Connecticut.

Abe, considered a hawk on China, says he will 'stop challenge'.

Obama says America must 'change' to protect its children but refuses to address gun control debate.

Six-year-old Dylan Hockley was born in Hampshire.

All victims were shot multiple times and rifle was main weapon, leaving wounds described as 'the worst ever seen'.

The gunman has forced his way to the school and not voluntarily let in, say the police.

Gunman killed his mother at home before heading to school

Shockwave from incident spreads across the United States and the world.

Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.

President expresses profound grief over school slaughter and promises action to prevent similar tragedies.

Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.

Umberto Bacchi says America's decision to recognise Syria's National Coalition while repudiating the al-Nusra front could drive a wedge between Assad's opponents.

Stocks look set to rise for eighth session in a row.

European markets steady in opening minutes.

While predicting China’s rise, US report discounts country becoming superpower.

Warning follows US and UK concern that Assad regime set to use chemical weapons.

Anti-Mursi demonstrators plan 'red card' protests against Muslim Brotherhood leader as protests snowball.

European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.

Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.

Thousands sign petition demanding US builds giant Darth Vader spaceship to promote jobs and enhance security.

Onyango Obama's immigration troubles emerged when he was arrested for drunken driving in 2011.

Asian markets gain in the morning but traders remain cautious of the continuing deadlock over the fiscal cliff talks

Mortar lands on school in al-Wafideen refugee camp outside Damascus, 29 pupils and teacher feared dead.

Reports suggest Assad preparing chemical weapons arsenal despite denials by Syrian regime.

Settlers' homes constructed in highly contentious sites of East Jerusalem and the West Bank