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Asian markets track US, Europe rout as restrictions return
With new virus cases, former FDA commissioner warned the US may experience "at least one more cycle" of the virus in autumn and winter.
Woman arrested over ricin envelope addressed to Donald Trump
US media reported Saturday that authorities had intercepted an envelope laced with ricin addressed to Trump.
Michelle Obama pays tribute to Barack after he announces memoir release date
The former first lady of the United States said her husband poured his "whole heart" into the memoir.
Trump will not attend UN General Assembly in person
The president would not physically attend the General Assembly's 75th session, which will take place mainly by videoconference due to the health crisis.
New bronze Melania Trump statue unveiled in her Slovenian hometown
The old wooden sculpture that was destroyed recently, bore only a crude similarity to the US first lady and was erected in July 2019.
Asian markets on front foot as vaccine hopes get boost
Brexit tensions and uncertainty over the US presidential election are keeping gains in check.
Trump denies lying to US about virus after bombshell book
The Republican, who is down in the polls against Democrat Joe Biden and faces overwhelming disapproval from Americans on his handling of the coronavirus crisis
Trump admitted playing down coronavirus danger
"I still like playing it down, because I don't want to create a panic," Trump said in the conversation with US veteran journalist Bob Woodward.
Kanye West defends meeting Jared Kushner amid allegations of vote siphoning for Trump
Meanwhile, Kanye is said to be on better terms with his wife Kim Kardashian but their marriage reportedly still needs work.
Trump, Biden trade blows as White House race hits final stretch
Labor Day traditionally kicks off the final sprint of the campaign, with less than two months until the November 3 election.
Michelle Obama praises White House's interior in designer Michael Smith's new book
The former first lady of the US Michelle Obama has written the foreword of the book which was released on Tuesday.
Melania Trump dubs ex-friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff's memoir 'dishonest'
In a statement released via her spokeswoman, Melania described Winston Wolkoff as a "deeply insecure woman."
Melania Trump brings compassion on pandemic, immigrants at Republican Convention
The first lady had the main slot in the lineup with an address from the White House's iconic Rose Garden.
Melania Trump renovates White House Rose Garden in time for RNC speech; faces backlash on Twitter
The details about the newly-renovated space became public after White House gave a tour to reporters on Saturday.
Asian markets track Wall St record, bankers' meeting in focus
Buying was also boosted by news that Trump had expanded the use of a coronavirus treatment using plasma from people who had recovered from the disease.
Trump's younger brother Robert Trump laid to rest at White House funeral service
Robert Trump died in a New York hospital on Aug 15.
Biden pledges 'new path' for US in accepting Democratic nomination
Biden's acceptance speech reflects the enormity of the shutdown that has upended life across the US in the battle against the deadly coronavirus.
Biden formally nominated as Democratic candidate to challenge Trump
Trump faced a barrage of criticism, most notably from former first lady Michelle Obama who said he lacks the character and skills for the job.
Twitter users divided on Melania refusing to hold husband Donald Trump's hand
The couple along with their son Barron had been flying from New Jersey to Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC.
Taylor Swift calls out Donald Trump for 'blatantly' cheating by refusing to fund USPS
The "Lover" hitmaker also accused the POTUS of taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis and requested her followers to vote early.
Asian markets mixed with eyes on China-US tensions, stimulus
Analysts said there was little reaction to news that trade review talks between the superpowers due to have taken place Saturday had been postponed.
Donald Trump pays visit to brother Robert Trump in New York hospital
Sources had earlier described the president's younger brother Robert Trump to be "very ill".
'Be a patriot': Biden backs nationwide mask mandate to fight virus
Health experts remain adamant about the need for people to wear masks and maintain social distance to defeat a pandemic.
Michelle Obama reveals two reasons why she is voting in upcoming US presidential election
Michelle Obama is the co-chair of When We All Vote, a nonprofit organisation that aims to close the race and age voting gap.
Man shot outside White House, Trump evacuated mid press conference
Returning to the podium after the disruption, Trump appeared calm.
Donald Trump praises Kim Kardashian's 'good heart; says he likes Kanye West 'very much'
Trump denied having anything to do with helping the rapper get on the ballots for the upcoming presidential elections.
Asia markets stutter on stimulus struggles, China-US tensions
With key unemployment benefits, ban on evictions already lapsed for millions, Republicans and Democrats far apart in talks on a fresh economic rescue package.
Asian markets mostly lower as virus forces new lockdowns
With the disease showing no sign of easing globally -- total cases topped 18 million Monday -- governments are moving to reimpose containment measures.
Top coronavirus advisor warns US in 'new phase' of pandemic
Deborah Birx added that sticking to guidelines -- such as wearing a mask, maintaining personal hygiene and observing social distancing -- was crucial.
Melania Trump announces plans to restore White House Rose Garden
The garden was redesigned by Rachel Lambert Mellon and US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.