Barack Obama

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

American singer thinks performance at IDF fundraiser would be inconsistent with his UN peace role.

European stocks gain in the morning trade, following global markets, on hopes of US lawmakers reaching a solution on the 'fiscal cliff'.

Asian markets have gained in the morning trade on hopes of agreement over reaching a 'fiscal cliff' solution.

Republican presidential nominee ends disappointing year by topping magazine’s 'useless' poll.

Hip hop star says he also received support from rappers Eminem and Nelly while incarcerated on weapons charges.

Communist paper publishes false article from famous US satirical website in good faith.

Asian markets have ended mixed as the concerns on the US economy persist.

Asian markets have gained in the morning trade as IMF and eurozone finance ministers struck a deal to unlock bailout funds to Greece.

Suu Kyi criticises governments for using the name adopted by country's military junta in 1989.

Warring sides take first steps toward peace, but Netanyahu warns Obama: Attacks could start again.

Nikkei falls 0.12 percent while KOSPI rises 0.64 percent. Shanghai and Hang Send indices drop 0.40 and 0.16 percent respectively.

Obama speaks to Mursi and Netanyahu while Hamas and Israeli representatives hold talks in Cairo.

Nikkei gains 0.10 percent while KOSPI rises 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.88 and 0.04 percent respectively.

US president says there is 'no excuse' for violence against stateless Rohingya Muslims.

Nikkei gains 1.43 percent while KOSPI up 0.93 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 0.11 and 0.49 percent higher.

Barack Obama praises reforms in Burma and urges nation to continue process.

Obama to meet President Thein Sein and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Nikkei gains 1.42 percent while KOSPI rises 0.98 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.55 and 0.15 percent respectively.

Obama's three-day Asia tour includes historic visit to Myanmar.

Major Asian markets in red as global economic concerns and political issues impact investor sentiments.

Israel launches attacks on targets in Gaza, destroying the office of Prime Minister Ismail Haniya.

A Guardian’s cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as puppet master in the wake of Gaza's escalating conflict has sparked controversy.

Nikkei climbs 2.20 percent while Hang Seng gains 0.24 percent. KOSPI and Shanghai indices drop 0.53 and 0.77 percent.

CIA investigation to see if agency has any lessons to learn from scandal.

Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.

US calls for caution while acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defence.

The 20-year-old studen taken into custody after confessing to his therapist that he plotted to kill the US leader and murder trick-or-treating children.

Global economic concerns continue

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