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US Department of Justice issues voluntary smart gun guidelines
The new guidelines stem from President Barack Obama's January directive that aims to tackle gun violence.
John McCain: US will not bring back waterboarding during Trump presidency
Any attempt to reinstate the interrogation technique will be challenged in courts, says the Republican senator.
Obama administration bans offshore drilling in Arctic Ocean under 5-year plan
There are fears that president-elect Donald Trump could overturn the decision as he favours offshore drilling.
Donald Trump's new national security advisor wants to crush radical Islam
Two top Trump advisors now see the West hurtling toward a larger conflict with the Middle East
Brexit backers attack 'nonsensical' Barack Obama over latest EU intervention
Conservative MEP David Campbell Bannerman told IBTimes UK there is no transparency over TTIP.
Theresa May poised to meet Barack Obama during his farewell EU tour
While May and Obama are set to discuss Syria, the British prime minister will hold Brexit talks with other EU leaders.
Russian foreign minister says the ball is in Donald Trump's court to improve US-Russia ties
The top Russian diplomat cautions against Obama's advice to incoming leader on approaching Moscow.
Barack Obama urges Donald Trump to 'stand up' to Russia
Obama tells President-elect to challenge Russia if it deviates from 'international norms'
US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper submits resignation
American spy hands in resignation ahead of Donald Trump becoming president.
People take to Twitter to say #thankyouobama
Detractors also took to the hashtag to denounce the outgoing president's legacy.
Tear gas and stun grenades used on Athen's streets in anti-Obama protests
Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.
Duterte says he can get along with Trump because he has not 'meddled' in human rights issues
The Philippine president also said he has faith in the president-elect's plans against illegal immigrants.
Obama warns of rise of 'crude nationalism and tribalism' following Brexit and Trump victory
US president reaffirmed vision of future 'decided by what we have in common, rather than what leads us into conflict'.
Dakota Access Pipeline construction work delayed as US authorities call for further analysis
Army to discuss the pipeline crossing the lake and how to reduce the risk of an oil spill at Lake Oahe.
Boko Haram warns Donald Trump: 'War is just beginning'
US supported Lake Chad governments in the fight against Boko Haram under the Obama administration.
With Donald Trump in the White House, it falls on Britain to promote free trade
Obama threatened to put us at the back of the queue for trade talks, but Trump says we'll be at the front.
Nigel Farage and Donald Trump enjoy 'incredibly productive' New York meeting
The interim UKIP leader has become the first British politician to meet the US president-elect.
North Dakota pipeline: US police arrest demonstrators as decision over the project to come out soon
The US Army Corps of Engineers said it would issue a decision in near future clarifying its plans regarding the project.
Michelle Obama graces the cover of Vogue magazine for the last time as First Lady
The First Lady said it 'is time' for her and husband Barack Obama to move on.
New Yorkers build 'wall of hope' in response to Donald Trump victory
Notes with supportive messages have been plastered across the walls of various subway stations.
Happy 42nd birthday Leonardo DiCaprio! Look back on his year from Oscar victory to Before The Flood
IBTimes UK lists all of the highlights from The Wolf Of Wall Street actor in 2016.
Anti-Trump demonstrations continue across US for 2nd night, protesters put spotlight on civil rights
Police in Portland, Oregon classified the protests as 'riots' after some people vandalised buildings and cars.
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka to leave US after Trump win
Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on 8 November.
North Korea warns Trump will have to face consequences of Obama administration's policies
An editorial in the ruling party's mouthpiece warned that Trump will have to face a nuclear state.
Motorcycle assailants carry out grenade attack on French embassy in Greece
One policeman wounded in blast which comes just days before Barack Obama is due to visit Greece.
Love Trumps Hate: Thousands march through US cities in protest at Republican victory
Donald Trump's shocking presidential win has sparked outrage among millions of Americans.
Obama 'heartened by' conversation with President-elect Trump
"Ultimately, we're all on the same team," said Obama, as he pledged to work for peaceful transfer of power.
Read Hillary Clinton's concession speech in full: 'This is painful, and it will be for a long time'
Defeated Democratic candidate called for defence of civil rights and democracy.
Live stream: Watch Hillary Clinton make concession speech after election loss to Donald Trump
Defeated democratic candidate Hillary Clinton expected to deliver concession speech at 15:30 GMT.
Hillary Clinton urges supporters to 'give Trump a chance' in concession speech
Trump is expected to meet Obama on 10 November to discuss the presidential transition.