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Obama includes US ambassador Chris Stevens and US diplomatic staff killed in Benghazi on 11 September, 2012, in eulogy.

The Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2013, showcasing the spring 2014 collections, has been witnessing some of the top-notch celebrities in the front row.

President celebrates birthday with friends, and is scheduled to return to Washington on Sunday.

Michelle Obama and daughters are also to land on Goree Island in Dakar harbour.

First Lady close to walking off stage after female gay rights activist interrupts speech.

German chancellor Angela Merkel has been named the most powerful woman in the world for the third successive year by business magazine Forbes

Prince Harry will attend the opening ceremony of the Warrior Games on the third day of his US tour.

Harry lays wreath at grave of US soldier Michael Stansbery who died in Afghanistan.

Kate Middleton named in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World list

Barack Obama has delivered a powerful and inspired speech at an interfaith memorial service in Boston in the aftermath of the twin blast at the Marathon's finish line.

China's folk singer Peng Liyuan poised to join Jacqueline Kennedy, Raisa Gorbachova, Nancy Regan and Michelle Obama as influential figure.

Alistair Charlton looks at four women in technology paving the way for a change in the gender balance in business.

Obama covered up during Oscars while presenting best film award to anti-Iranian film Argo.

Despite a landmark ruling in Botswana signalling a gradual levelling of the playing field for women, Cathal Gilbert says change won't happen overnight.

The Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week starts at Manhattan's Lincoln Centre with designers presenting Fall 2013 collections

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

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.

Adam Lanza's 26 victims in Connecticut school shooting remembered on the first week anniversary.

Hunger Games star dethrones 2011 winner Sofia Vergara of Modern Family.

The recipients of the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors 2012 are Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin.

Children with healthy weight have more self-control than those who are obese, says study.

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

America's first lady is said to have begged ITV bosses for season three on DVD, ahead of its official US release date.

President Barack Obama is looking for a new Treasury Secretary - and the Mayor of New York is looking for a new job.

Investors prepare for market reaction after the President's resounding election victory and return to the White House

Rapper husband Jay-Z backs president by performing variation on famous hit 99 Problems in Columbus, Ohio

Polls show president is ahead of Mitt Romney in crucial bellwether state.

Republican challenger just one point down on President Barack Obama with female voters in 12 swing states.

First Lady kicks off campaign to capture early and absentee votes by tweeting: I couldn't wait for election day.