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Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi announces operation to liberate Shirqat from Isis
The Iraqi leader has promised to retake Isis stronghold of Mosul by the end of the year.
Chris Christie claims Trump did not keep controversy over Obama's birthplace issue alive
Donald Trump finally pust the 'birther movement' to rest.
Not voting for Hillary Clinton would be an 'insult to my legacy' says Barack Obama
The president made it clear to the African-American community who he wants them to vote for in November.
Trump to Clinton's bodyguards: Disarm immediately, let's see what happens to her
Trump made the comment in Miami, repeating his false accusation that Clinton supports a complete ban on guns.
Julian Assange offers to turn himself in to the US if Chelsea Manning is released
WikiLeaks tweeted the announcement saying he will agree to US prison despite its 'clear unlawfulness'.
Why Barack Obama wants to push TTIP through before he leaves the White House
US has enjoyed huge success in a long-term, bipartisan goal of backing growth of free trade across the world.
Sneak peek inside new National Museum of African American History and Culture
The 36,000 items in the collection range from slave shackles to Rosa Parks's dress.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Japan urges China to act as a responsible permanent member of the Security Council.
Bernie Sanders, former NSA agents and Hollywood bigwigs weigh in on Edward Snowden's pardon
Several Black Lives Matter activists, prominent professors, politicians and former government officials have also come out in support of the whistle-blower.
Edward Snowden seeks presidential pardon from Obama on moral grounds
The former NSA whistleblower claims people had benefited from his disclosures.
President Obama blasts Trump on the campaign trail as Clinton recuperates from pneumonia
The president said the GOP nominee was not 'fit in any way, shape or form' to become president.
Is Edward Snowden a patriot or Russian spy? Wikileaks staffer speaks out
Editor Sarah Harrison accompanied NSA whistle-blower as he fled Hong Kong in June 2013.
Duterte 'intentionally skipped' Obama meeting because he 'does not like the Americans'
'It's simply a matter of principle for me,' the president of the Philippines said.
President Obama to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government
Despite the veto, Congress may have the necessary votes to override the president.
Remembering 9/11: Memorials held across America for victims of September 11 attacks
Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the attacks which killed 2,996 people and injured more than 6,000.
Justin Trudeau, a style icon? Canadian prime minister makes it to the Vanity Fair best-dressed list
Queen Elizabeth II also made it to the Vanity Fair's annual list for her "steadfastness in dress".
Obama urges Americans to uphold 'core values' ahead of 9/11 anniversary
President pays tribute to 'resilience' of US, 15 years on from devastating terror attacks.
White House names retired air force general as first US cybersecurity chief
The position was first announced in February as part of a $19bn Cybersecurity National Action Plan.
Putin a better leader than Obama, says Trump, while Clinton defends her emails
The presidential contenders appeared on a commander in chief forum - criticised for letting Trump talk over host.
Angry Americans tell Obama to stay abroad after he calls them too 'lazy' to explore other cultures
Obama also said Americans would be left behind if they did not learn from Laos.
Israel attacks Syrian army after mortar fire hits Golan Heights
Israel says it is a direct response to the spillover by the Syrian army in the second such incident of its kind this week.
US admits $1.7bn paid to Iran was made in foreign currencies to prevent violation of sanctions
The State, Justice and Treasury Department revealed the payment was made from a so-called Judgment Fund.
Hillary Clinton calls on Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte to show more respect to Barack Obama
The state department says it wants an atmosphere that is cordial and open to strong cooperation.
UK wants Australia to be its first post-Brexit trade partner
Countries to hold preliminary talks from early 2017 towards framing a bilateral free trade agreement.
China says US turned down Beijing's offer of red-carpet stairway for Obama at Hangzhou airport
Beijing laid blame at US for G20 Air Force One staircase snub, saying that it had offered red carpet treatment.
Hilarious photo of Narendra Modi and Barack Obama at G20 Summit has Twittersphere abuzz
The image shows Modi point a finger at a gloomy-looking Obama while following him.
Remainers want a glitch in Brexit negotiations so they can claim they were right all along
By now they should be embarrassed over their terrible 'expert' predictions – so where's the mea culpa?
White House cancels Philippines meeting hours after Duterte called Obama a 'son of a b****'
Duterte's a 'colourful guy' but 'I want a productive meeting,' said Obama of the decision to cancel.
China is looking for new friends after US and Australia fallout – could Britain fill the void?
Theresa May will look to imitate David Cameron's close relationship with Xi Jinping.
Barack Obama backs Colin Kaepernick's 'constitutional right' not to stand for national anthem
President said American football player's actions had forced a conversation that needed to be had.