Barack Obama

Celebrities come together in public service announcement about putting end to gun violence.

Anti-gun campaigners pour scorn on National Rifle Association's call for arming schools to combat shootings such as the one in Connecticut.

Powerful gun lobby claims weapon-free schools tell killers they are best place to inflict 'maximum mayhem'.

Adam Lanza's 26 victims in Connecticut school shooting remembered on the first week anniversary.

Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.

Republicans call off a vote on "Plan B" to raise taxes on those earning more than £614,000 due to lack of support.

Obama says words 'need to lead to action' following shooting of 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut.

Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.

Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.

The President may be saying all the right things about curbing America's rampant gun culture, but, Gareth Platt believes, he will find actions far trickier than words.

European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.

National Rifle Association says it is 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' over massacre.

European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.

Six-year olds Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto buried in Newtown while pro-gun lawmakers start to rethink.

Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.

Facebook and Twitter capture heartrending moments of president comforting relatives of 26 victims of Adam Lanza in Newtown, Connecticut.

Abe, considered a hawk on China, says he will 'stop challenge'.

Obama says America must 'change' to protect its children but refuses to address gun control debate.

Six-year-old Dylan Hockley was born in Hampshire.

All victims were shot multiple times and rifle was main weapon, leaving wounds described as 'the worst ever seen'.

The gunman has forced his way to the school and not voluntarily let in, say the police.

Gunman killed his mother at home before heading to school

Shockwave from incident spreads across the United States and the world.

Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.

President expresses profound grief over school slaughter and promises action to prevent similar tragedies.

Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.

Umberto Bacchi says America's decision to recognise Syria's National Coalition while repudiating the al-Nusra front could drive a wedge between Assad's opponents.

Stocks look set to rise for eighth session in a row.

European markets steady in opening minutes.

While predicting China’s rise, US report discounts country becoming superpower.