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EU Referendum: How would a Brexit affect UK foreign relations with Europe and beyond?
IBTimes UK asks how an exit from the European Union could affect the UK globally.
Orlando shooting: Gunman Omar Mateen not directed by Isis or part of 'larger plot' says Obama
Attack on Pulse LGBT nightclub that left 49 people dead and 53 wounded treated as a terrorist investigation.
Barack Obama hilariously slow jams the news and makes fun of Trump on The Tonight Show
The US president spoke about his tenure's biggest accomplishments on the TV segment.
US warns Pakistan not to allow its territory to be used to plan terrorist attacks in India
Warning comes days after Indian PM Narendra Modi told US Congress about terrorism on his country's borders.
US election: Barack Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton as Democrat nominee
The US president will try to unite the Democrats to take on Donald Trump in the election in November.
Hillary Clinton has made history - but she'll have no choice but to let us down
Incumbents who broke through barriers soon learn that established systems hold out against fundamental reform.
EU referendum: Kofi Annan and Tim Berners-Lee back Remain in Brexit debate
Former UN secretary-general claims EU project has been a 'triumph' in pro-Remain plea.
Modi in US: White House commends Indian prime minister on climate change leadership
Narendra Modi will hold a one-to-one talk with President Barack Obama on 7 June at the White House.
United States blasts Pakistan for lack of 'sufficient action' against terrorist groups
The State Department report condemned Pakistan for taking 'slow action' against the 2008 Mumbai attack terrorists.
Modi in US: Indian Prime Minister's schedule includes lunch with Obama and speech to Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with President Obama and address a joint session of Congress.
Modi in US: India to discuss human rights issues with White House but won't accept judgment
Narendra Modi is expected to discuss human rights in India with President Obama during his visit on 7 June.
President Obama blasts Trump in town hall event and says 'America's pretty great'
The president declined to use Trump's name, saying: 'I figured I'll let him do his advertising for him.'
Modi in US: Indian PM's transition from communal violence 'pariah' to exalted White House guest
Narendra Modi was banned from the US in 2005 but will be addressing US Congress on 8 June.
Generation Trump: Can 'the Teflon Don' stick with his wild rhetoric in the battle for the presidency?
Donald Trump has outraged and enthralled, but will he change tack as presumptive Republican candidate?
World No Tobacco Day 2016: Jennifer Aniston, Adele and Barack Obama among top celebrities who quit smoking
Here's a list of some popular personalities who gave up smoking.
White House lockdown lifted 'without incident' after woman threw suspicious object over fence
The woman was arrested immediately and 'without incident' as the White House went into security lockdown
Memorial Day 2016: US President Barack Obama honours armed forces during weekly address
The US president asked Americans to help veterans and serving military personnel.
Japan: US President Barack Obama visits Hiroshima peace memorial to remember atomic bomb victims
Obama has become the first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima 71 years after the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on the city by US military.
Hiroshima 71 years on: Candid portraits of survivors of atomic bomb
US President Barack Obama is set to become first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima on 27 May.
G7 summit: Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and world leaders visit Shinto shrine ahead of meeting
Terrorism, economy, refugee crisis and the South China Sea will be discussed during the summit.
Obama in Vietnam: Anti-communism activists prevented from meeting the US President in Hanoi
Obama is the third US President to visit the south-east Asian nation since diplomatic relations were restored in 1995.
President Obama urged to meet Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange
The US harmed huge numbers of people with the toxic herbicide during the Vietnam war
Barack Obama slams US politicians for failing to back funding for Zika virus treatment
Obama's comments came after the number of US cases jumped from 48 to 157.
EU referendum: UK considered a third-party state after Brexit says Jean-Claude Juncker
European Commission president made his strongest intervention yet in the EU referendum campaign.
Obama could lift Vietnam arms embargo ahead of visit
Obama may consider extending arms sales to Vietnam in a bid to further strengthen ties between the former wartime enemies.
EU referendum: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau backs remain with Brexit trade warning
Intervention comes after Barack Obama and other world leaders have warned against a 'leave' vote.
Hillary Clinton declares herself winner in primary race with Bernie Sanders
Clinton says her contest with Vermont senator is effectively over ahead of June primaries.
Innovation is crucial as manufacturing sector hits volatile market
With the UK and US manufacturing sectors both suffering a slowdown, technology is even more important to the industry.
EU referendum: Japanese premier Shinzo Abe is latest world leader to warn of Brexit
Abe says Japanese businesses see UK as a 'gateway' to Europe and investors could be turned off.
Obamas dance with R2-D2 and stormtroopers on Star Wars Day
Couple celebrate the annual Star Wars Day by dancing to Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk.