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Putin dismisses US election hacking claims: 'You can expect anything from our American friends'
The Russian President called the allegations an effort by Washington to distract American voters from domestic issues.
White House vows 'proportional' response to Russian hacking efforts to interfere with US election
The US has formally accused Russia of attempting to 'interfere' in the upcoming election through hacking.
Ex-Philippines president Fidel Ramos says Duterte government is a 'huge disappointment and letdown'
Ramos wants government to focus on important issues like poverty, unemployment and foreign investments.
Duterte orders US forces out after 65 years: 'Do not treat us like a doormat'
The bombastic Duterte is locked in a war of words with the US and plans to halt joint military patrols.
US revokes economic sanctions against Myanmar
President Obama's move followed a meeting with Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Washington in September.
Russia defends decision to send S-300 missile systems to Syria despite US concerns
Russia insists anti-aircraft missiles necessary in Syria although Isis does not have any planes.
Clinton vs Trump marks the battle between progressive reinvention and minority populism
Clinton has her detractors, but Americans likely to look beyond minority populism to elect first female president.
Obama jokes that Republican critics see him as 'the Antichrist'
The president believes there needs to be a 'degree of self-reflection' inside the GOP.
Leonardo DiCaprio says leaders need to believe climate change exists or not 'hold public office'
The actor met President Obama at the SXSL Festival to discuss issues related to the environment.
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.
Shimon Peres funeral: World leaders arrive in Israel to pay final tributes
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will also be present at the memorial service to be held on 30 September.
Here's how global leaders reacted to Shimon Peres's demise
A light has gone out, but the hope he gave us will burn forever, US President Barack Obama says.
UK fears US 9/11 bill would put military and intelligence agencies at risk of prosecution
If the legislation is passed it would empower hostile nations to take legal action against the US and its allies.
World facing highest-ever migrant mortality rate at more than 10,000 in 2016
Record number of people are fleeing their homes as a result of war and conflict.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he prefers to appoint military men over 'lazy' civilians
The Filipino president recently appointed retired Major General Alexander Balutan as the new general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Nigerian president's office admits to plagiarising Obama's 2008 victory speech
President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have ordered disciplinary action against those responsible for the act.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Japan urges China to act as a responsible permanent member of the Security Council.
ACLU and human rights groups to launch campaign urging President Obama to pardon Edward Snowden
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and other major human rights groups also backing the campaign.
President Duterte kicks out US troops battling Muslim extremists in southern Philippines
Duterte says Philippines' links with the West the root cause of the persistent Muslim insurgency.
Edward Snowden: Russia's online monitoring of citizens is 'costly and corrosive'
The NSA whistleblower said surveillance laws had 'gotten worse' in a number of countries.
Sick of sea piracy, Philippines' president proposes feeding pirates to sharks
Duterte has told Indonesia its military can enter Philippine waters and kill pirates.
North Korea defies criticism and vows not to give in to US 'nuclear blackmail'
Pyongyang said the US was 'exasperated' by the country's 'strong military steps'.
Obama snubs Duterte at end of Laos summit after Filipino president blames US for killing his ancestors
Obama shook hands with all the leaders, except Duterte, before signing off from the last meeting of the summit.
US president Barack Obama 'not ready to concede' Guantánamo Bay will remain open
There are just 61 people left at the detention facility on the island of Cuba.
Malaysian PM Najib Razak tweets about 'pleasant chat' with US President Obama at Asean summit
Embattled Najib looking to show that relations with the US remain strong despite 1MDB scandal.
Turkey President Erdogan says Turks and US 'ready to invade' Isis capital Raqqa
Erdogan says Barack Obama floated the idea at the G20 Summit in Hangzhou.
Philippines President Duterte takes his anti-drugs fight to Asean countries
He called on Asean nations to have a firmer commitment to stamp out the narcotics trade.
Barack Obama nominates first American Muslim for appointment as federal judge
The appointment is likely to be contested in the Senate.
Bahrain charges activist Nabeel Rajab for exposing alleged human rights abuse, US seeks his release
Rajab is believed to be facing fresh charges for writing a letter to NYT that was published on 4 September.
UN Security Council condemns latest North Korea missile launches
The council urged all members to 'redouble' efforts for full implementation of sanctions against Pyongyang.