Barack Obama

But market strategist says first shutdown in 17 years couldn't come at more difficult time for the Federal Reserve

Statue of Liberty, Yosemite and Smithsonian first to close in US Congress impasse which government says could cost $10bn a week.

IBTimes UK takes a snapshot of historic market performance following US government shutdowns

Uncertainty surrounds the length of the partial shutdown.

Uncertainty surrounds the length of the partial shutdown

American journalist Rob Kall accuses Obama and NSA executives of mismanaging agency.

Statue of Liberty, Yosemite and Smithsonian all close due to impasse which could cost $10bn in a single week.

Israeli prime minister likely to give Obama update on Iran's nuclear programme as Iran-US relations show signs of thawing

Iranian President Hassan Rohani is met with eggs, shoes - and a few cheers - when he lands in Tehran.

The United States and Iran pick up the phone and talk for the first time in 30 years.

President Hassan Rohani wants to resolve nuclear programme impasse within months.

US agency spied on Indian diplomats in Washington and UN headquarters as computer hard-drives at these locations might have been copied

Iranian president uses UN General Assembly address in New York to declare Tehran ready to engage in 'time-bound and results-oriented' nuclear talks.

US president says world more stable than five years ago but dangers remain.

US president encouraged by moderate course set by Iran's Hasan Rohani.

Typhoon Usagi, moving towards Hong Kong, could hit trade on 23 October.

Golden Girls's 2014 calendar contains skimpily dressed models minus nudity.

Tehran reaches out to West ahead of moderate's debut as Iran's president at UN General Assembly in New York.

A number of unnamed official White House sources say Obama will nominate Yellen

Martin Sonneborn, editor of Titanic Magazine and leader of The Party, tells IBTimes UK of his electoral campaign.

Supreme leader advocates flexibility as Obama sees diplomatic opportunity.

Dilma Rousseff cancels visit and mutual trade pact on revelations that US' National Security Agency hacked into presidential emails.

Ben Bernanke's deputy is known for sound judgment and experience

The gunman identified as Aaron Alexis was shot dead by police.

The idea of a power-sharing arrangement may be unpalatable but it is the least worst option to avert armageddon, says Middle East expert Michael Kerr.

Ben Bernanke deputy seen as a safe pair of hands to help US economy recover.

Alexis was kicked out of military in 2011 for disciplinary problems but was working at Washington navy yard when attack took place.

Alexis identified by fingerprints after dying in fight which killed at least 12 people.

Suspects in military-style uniforms hunted after rampage at key naval HQ in Washington DC.

Controversial economist concludes he carries too much baggage