Barack Obama

Transatlantic agreement could be worth trillions in annual trade as Europe and US fend off emerging markets challenge.

During his State of the Union address, Barack Obama introduced an executive order to strengthen cyber security measures

European markets remain cautious as investors look for eurozone industrial output and US retail figures.

Obama vows to revive American economy and overhaul gun control legislation during his annual speech.

Japanese investors turn to profit-taking as yen strengthens against its major peers.

Pyongyang expert labels nuclear test a victory for Kim Jong-un and warns against US 'belligerence'.

Barack Obama vows strong action while UN chief Ban Ki-moon and William Hague express grave concerns.

Django star declared that black people are the 'most talented people in the world' at the at NAACP Awards.

Markets subdued on lack of major economic drivers and public holiday in much of Asia.

Anonymous hacked into the Federal Reserve over the weekend, but no critical information was stolen according to the US central bank.

Beyonce Knowles' half-time concert at the Super Bowl earns rave reviews

The Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII between the Ravens and the 49ers will kick off late on Sunday night. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK

Single Ladies hitmaker admitted miming American national anthem at inauguration of President Obama.

15-year-old shot by accident in park two miles from President's home.

Sources say Brennan did not object to agency's use of extreme interrogation techniques.

Military women 'more likely to engage in high-risk sexual practices'.

Ex-US ambassador confirms strained relations between president and Israeli PM.

BlackBerry 10 is launching this week, seen as the last hope for RIM. But can it succeed? Technology editor David Gilbert investigates.

US President uses rare joint appearance to pay tribute to 'one of the finest Secretaries of State we've had'.

Millionaire MP for Windsor poised to stand for Tory leadership if prime minister's poll ratings fail to improve.

Cards are stacked on Obama's side to lay down tougher conditions on US' scratchy relationship with Israel, says Lucy P.

Single Ladies star's performance of American national anthem fails to impress.

Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

Full text of President Barack Obama's second inaugural address at the US Capitol, Washington

Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.

President's second inaugural in Washington: immigration, gun control and economy the key issues.

Rapper’s performance ends after he performs 30-minute tirade against Barack Obama at StartUp RockOn gig.

While Congress pressed to enact tighter gun laws, president signs off on fine detail.

Sandy Hook school massacre prompts US president to sign 23 executive orders and demand congressional action on gun control.

Sentiments weaken as world's largest economy appears headed for another political standoff over debt ceiling and spending cuts.