Washington

German chancellor visiting US two days ahead of Minsk talks to address Ukrainian crisis.

North Korea's leader scorns Obama after US president suggests regime will soon collapse.

Former Cuban leader says he does not trust US policy but supports working with political adversaries to resolve conflict.

President Obama was not at the premises as a two-foot-wide device entered White House grounds.

White House: 'US presidents do not meet heads of state close to their elections.'

President Obama urges Republican-controlled Congress to show unity in stepping up military campaign against Isis.

Prime Minister David Cameron and President Barack Obama unite over opposition to new Iran sanctions.

Ukraine's economy is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Obama administration considers halting $400m aid to Palestine over move to join ICC.

An 18-year-old Washington state high school student has died after agreeing to take a punch to the face from a classmate to settle an argument.

America's flagship intelligence agency is at all-time low - and only major change can keep it alive.

Jamie Dimon says Europe needs to sort out structural issues hampering growth.

Communications director apologises for Facebook posting about behaviour of Obama's daughters at a Thanksgiving ceremony

Mexico's Pena Nieto and Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez praise Obama.

The video has attracted over five million views.

The prayer is aimed at fostering a better acceptance between Muslims and Christians worldwide.

UN anti-narcotics chief fears a global trend following US states' legalization of marijuana.

Afghanistan's opium cultivation has expanded by 7% in 2014 from the preceding year.

Americans land in Washington accompanied by National Intelligence Director James Clapper.

Washington man accused of strangling girlfriend Amber Lynn Coplin, posting details online, arrested in Oregon

The West Seattle Herald newspaper says, "We approached her to give her the opportunity of a normal life."

This week marked the 400th US drone strike in Pakistan since June 2004.

George Jacobson charged with theft, burglary and kidnapping offences after taking acid.

US regulatory committee asks Morgan Stanley and Rosneft for more details about their deal.

On 19 September, an intruder bypassed five rings of security at one of the world's most secure properties.

Iraq war vet Omar Gonzalez made it farther into White House than was previously reported

Banks moving trading operations overseas to doge swap rules under Treasury scanner.

President Barack Obama says he does not need Congress approval for military action in Iraq.

One tweet reads: "Obama does have a strategy for ISIS, it involves distracting them with his suit."

US president's decision reportedly came in wake of growing threat to Washington's interests in Erbil and Baghdad.