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In defeat Hillary Clinton could get as many votes as Barack Obama did when he won
In the popular vote count, she is currently 2.7 million votes ahead of Donald Trump.
White House staff left 'in tears' after thank you speech from Michelle Obama
The first lady threw a party at a pizza restaurant.
Obama defends his counter-terrorism legacy, urges Trump to 'adhere to the rule of law'
During his final national security speech, the president urged his successor not to 'over-reach'.
Carrier union leader says Trump 'lied his ass off' over jobs deal
There were reportedly less jobs saved than was claimed by the president-elect.
Turkish and Ghanaian criminals who ran fake US embassy in Accra for over a decade arrested
Fraudsters charged $6,000 (£4,714) for fraudulently obtained but legitimate US visas and false documents.
Japanese PM in historic visit to Pearl Harbor 75 years after 'day of infamy'
Follows Obama's visit to Hiroshima, the site of the US nuclear bomb attack on Japan in 1945.
Nigeria turns east: Russia and Pakistan now selling warplanes to help in Boko Haram fight
Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.
Trump backs Philippines' drug war and believes it is the right way to handle the issue, Duterte says
The Philippines president said he was sure Trump will be a good president for the US.
Barack Obama planning digital media career after leaving White House, say reports
The outgoing US President has even met Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg to discuss his plans.
Donors who give $1M get access to Trump and top officials at candlelit inauguration dinner
Celebrations costing $65 million will outstrip spending in previous decades.
Fidel Castro was a dictator – but the left is blind to human rights abuses when it's one of their own
There's a double-standard from people who, in other circumstances, think of themselves as democrats.
No plans for 'forcible removal' of Dakota Access pipeline protesters, US authorities say
The Army Corps of Engineers had earlier said that it would close the makeshift camp for 'safety reasons' on 5 December.
Trump adds Obama terrorism critic and campaign lawyer to White House staff
The President-elect picks Kathleen 'KT' McFarland and Donald McGahn for new positions in the Oval Office.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama expects Donald Trump to work according to global realities
The Dalai Lama said he is looking forward to meeting Donald Trump after he assumes office on 20 January.
Clinton voters and Remainers are too gracious in defeat - it's time to become bad losers
Obama and Clinton have shown dignity of which Trump and Farage are incapable.
China woos Asian nations to join Beijing-led trade pact as Trans-Pacific Partnership falters
Foreign ministry official said the alternative, China-backed RCEP pact would be a better choice.
US Department of Justice issues voluntary smart gun guidelines
The new guidelines stem from President Barack Obama's January directive that aims to tackle gun violence.
John McCain: US will not bring back waterboarding during Trump presidency
Any attempt to reinstate the interrogation technique will be challenged in courts, says the Republican senator.
Obama administration bans offshore drilling in Arctic Ocean under 5-year plan
There are fears that president-elect Donald Trump could overturn the decision as he favours offshore drilling.
Donald Trump's new national security advisor wants to crush radical Islam
Two top Trump advisors now see the West hurtling toward a larger conflict with the Middle East
Brexit backers attack 'nonsensical' Barack Obama over latest EU intervention
Conservative MEP David Campbell Bannerman told IBTimes UK there is no transparency over TTIP.
Theresa May poised to meet Barack Obama during his farewell EU tour
While May and Obama are set to discuss Syria, the British prime minister will hold Brexit talks with other EU leaders.
Russian foreign minister says the ball is in Donald Trump's court to improve US-Russia ties
The top Russian diplomat cautions against Obama's advice to incoming leader on approaching Moscow.
Barack Obama urges Donald Trump to 'stand up' to Russia
Obama tells President-elect to challenge Russia if it deviates from 'international norms'
US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper submits resignation
American spy hands in resignation ahead of Donald Trump becoming president.
People take to Twitter to say #thankyouobama
Detractors also took to the hashtag to denounce the outgoing president's legacy.
Tear gas and stun grenades used on Athen's streets in anti-Obama protests
Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.
Duterte says he can get along with Trump because he has not 'meddled' in human rights issues
The Philippine president also said he has faith in the president-elect's plans against illegal immigrants.
Obama warns of rise of 'crude nationalism and tribalism' following Brexit and Trump victory
US president reaffirmed vision of future 'decided by what we have in common, rather than what leads us into conflict'.
Dakota Access Pipeline construction work delayed as US authorities call for further analysis
Army to discuss the pipeline crossing the lake and how to reduce the risk of an oil spill at Lake Oahe.