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India ratifies Paris accord on climate change
India is the 62nd nation to ratify plan, but 55% emissions threshold not reached to make agreement binding.
Russia says it will continue with air strikes in Syria
Moscow urged Washington to deliver on its pledge to separate moderate rebels from terrorists.
US Congress overturns Barack Obama's veto of 9/11 bill
The first override of Obama's presidency may allow victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.
Barack Obama names first US ambassador to Cuba in over 50 years
Jeffrey DeLaurentis has served as the US chief of mission in Havana since August 2014.
India to ratify Paris climate deal on Gandhi's birth anniversary, US welcomes move
India chose Gandhi's birth anniversary as he led a life with the least carbon footprint.
President Barack Obama, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods lead tributes to golf legend Arnold Palmer
The American golf legend died in Pittsburgh at the age of 87.
Barack Obama pays tribute to Jo Cox as he meets her family at the White House
Soon after the meeting, Brendan Cox, husband of the deceased MP, tweeted: 'The kids & I met @POTUS today. He was excellent with the kids'.
Philippines and US to hold massive military exercise amid Duterte's troubled relations with Obama
Duterte says Manila is committed over maintaining a healthy association with the US.
How 'freedom' for Guantanamo's forgotten victims means abuse, torture and exile
Jihad Dhiab was sold by Pakistan to the US, and sold by the US to Uruguay.
Afghanistan is safer than US black communities which are in the worst state ever, says Trump
The presidenial candidate paints communities as poverty-stricken, violence-wracked hell holes.
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, other major tech giants respond to President Obama's refugee aid call
These companies have pledged more than $650m to support over 6.3 million refugees across 20 countries.
Isis starts work on moat around Mosul as battle for key Iraqi city looms
The Iraqi army and associated forces are closing in on the city that fell to Isis in June 2014.
Obama is a fan of automation but says, 'We will pull unsafe self-driving cars off the road'
US president to lay foundations for autonomous car rules and regulations.
US, China agree to take action to denuclearise Korean peninsula
Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met in New York to discuss steps to denuclearise the Asian region.
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi announces operation to liberate Shirqat from Isis
The Iraqi leader has promised to retake Isis stronghold of Mosul by the end of the year.
Chris Christie claims Trump did not keep controversy over Obama's birthplace issue alive
Donald Trump finally pust the 'birther movement' to rest.
Not voting for Hillary Clinton would be an 'insult to my legacy' says Barack Obama
The president made it clear to the African-American community who he wants them to vote for in November.
Trump to Clinton's bodyguards: Disarm immediately, let's see what happens to her
Trump made the comment in Miami, repeating his false accusation that Clinton supports a complete ban on guns.
Julian Assange offers to turn himself in to the US if Chelsea Manning is released
WikiLeaks tweeted the announcement saying he will agree to US prison despite its 'clear unlawfulness'.
Why Barack Obama wants to push TTIP through before he leaves the White House
US has enjoyed huge success in a long-term, bipartisan goal of backing growth of free trade across the world.
Sneak peek inside new National Museum of African American History and Culture
The 36,000 items in the collection range from slave shackles to Rosa Parks's dress.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Japan urges China to act as a responsible permanent member of the Security Council.
Bernie Sanders, former NSA agents and Hollywood bigwigs weigh in on Edward Snowden's pardon
Several Black Lives Matter activists, prominent professors, politicians and former government officials have also come out in support of the whistle-blower.
Edward Snowden seeks presidential pardon from Obama on moral grounds
The former NSA whistleblower claims people had benefited from his disclosures.
President Obama blasts Trump on the campaign trail as Clinton recuperates from pneumonia
The president said the GOP nominee was not 'fit in any way, shape or form' to become president.
Is Edward Snowden a patriot or Russian spy? Wikileaks staffer speaks out
Editor Sarah Harrison accompanied NSA whistle-blower as he fled Hong Kong in June 2013.
Duterte 'intentionally skipped' Obama meeting because he 'does not like the Americans'
'It's simply a matter of principle for me,' the president of the Philippines said.
President Obama to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government
Despite the veto, Congress may have the necessary votes to override the president.
Remembering 9/11: Memorials held across America for victims of September 11 attacks
Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the attacks which killed 2,996 people and injured more than 6,000.
Justin Trudeau, a style icon? Canadian prime minister makes it to the Vanity Fair best-dressed list
Queen Elizabeth II also made it to the Vanity Fair's annual list for her "steadfastness in dress".