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Gaza Crisis Update: Israel Launches Retaliation for Jerusalem Attack
Israel launches attacks on targets in Gaza, destroying the office of Prime Minister Ismail Haniya.
The Guardian’s Steve Bell Defends his ‘Anti-Semitic’ Cartoon
A Guardian’s cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as puppet master in the wake of Gaza's escalating conflict has sparked controversy.
Asian Markets End Mixed as Hopes of Monetary Easing in Japan Rise
Nikkei climbs 2.20 percent while Hang Seng gains 0.24 percent. KOSPI and Shanghai indices drop 0.53 and 0.77 percent.
CIA Opens Probe into Conduct of General David Petraeus
CIA investigation to see if agency has any lessons to learn from scandal.
Asian Markets Mixed While Nikkei Rallies on Japan's Election News
Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.
Barack Obama Counsels Israel Restraint as Benjamin Netanyahu Threatens Wider Gaza Offensive
US calls for caution while acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defence.
President Obama's Wannabe Assasin Mitchell Kusick Charged
The 20-year-old studen taken into custody after confessing to his therapist that he plotted to kill the US leader and murder trick-or-treating children.
Asian Markets Gain Ahead of China's New Leadership Announcement
Global economic concerns continue
How Sex and Drugs Can Help Stimulate Britain's Limp Economy
With two vast industries left untapped by the Treasury, IBTimes UK explores the economic case for decriminalising drugs and prostitution.
Asian Markets End Lower as Japanese Industrial Production Falls
Nikkei drops 0.18 percent while KOSPI falls 0.59 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 1.51 and 1.13 percent lower.
David Petraeus Scandal: Pentagon Investigates US Commander John Allen
Pentagon probing John Allen's emails to Jill Kelley, a friend of ex-CIA director David Petraeus.
Asian Markets End Mixed on Global Economic Worries
Japanese GDP slows, raising concerns of recession
Asian Markets Mixed on Weak Japanese GDP and Better Chinese Exports
Nikkei down 0.80 percent while KOSPI falls 0.35 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.09 and 0.13 percent.
David Petraeus: Did FBI Compromise National Security for Obama Re-election?
FBI started probe on David Petraeus after agency tracked cyber complaint of threatening emails to Paula Broadwell, his biographer.
CIA Chief David Petraeus Steps Down over Extra-Marital Affair
Affair, brought to light by FBI, 'unacceptable' for a husband of 37 years and leader of the CIA.
US President Barack Obama Weeps as he Thanks his Campaign Staff [VIDEO]
Video of US President Barack Obama wiping away tears addressing his staffers in Chicago was posted on YouTube
Asian Markets Fall Despite Better Chinese Industrial Output Figures
Nikkei down 0.90 percent while KOSPI falls 0.52 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices drop 0.85 and 0.12 percent.
Barack Obama to Make Historic Trip to Myanmar
Obama's visit, coming in wake of communal clashes in Rakhine, intended to boost political and economic reforms in Myanmar.
Why Murdoch's Fox News Should Thank Barack Hussein Obama
President Obama's second term is a boon for US Fox News Channel, despite its Republican bias
‘Queen Elizabeth’ Writes Acceptance Letter to President Obama
‘Queen’ says she accepts Obama’s presidential application and expressed commiserations to ‘Twit Romney’.
Two Arrested for Racial 'Riot' at University of Mississippi after Obama Re-Election [VIDEO]
Around 400 people gathered at University of Mississippi, a key batleground in the figght agianst segregation 50 years ago, some shouting racial slurs against newly re-elected President Barack Obama.
US Elections 2012: Women in Government and Power of the Female Vote
As President Barack Obama gets elected for a second term, the latest election actually marked a pivotal point for women in the senate, congress and the power in voting.
Barack Obama's Tax Increases will Only Pass 'Under Right Conditions', Says House of Reprentatives Speaker
John Boehner says Republican-controlled House will work with Obama to rebuild US economy - but wants President to adopt 'balanced approach'.
Obama Election Win: What it Means for Cyber Warfare
Three experts give their opinion on what four more years of Barack Obama will mean for cyber-security and a potential cyber war.
Global Stocks Slump As US Election Optimism Gives Way to Economic Reality
President Barack Obama's sweeping victory is eclipsed by yet another grim assessment for the Eurozone and concerns about US 'fiscal cliff"
Bob Dylan Breaks Facebook Silence to Predict Barack Obama Landslide
American singer-songwriter took to social network for first time before Obama's landslide victory over Mitt Romney.
Boris Johnson Accused of ‘Burying Bad News’ as London Tube and Bus Fares to Rise from January
Mayor of London announces average increase of 4.2 percent on fares on morning of Barack Obama’s election win.
Obama Victory: Bad for the Dollar and Banks, Good for Bonds and Gold?
Investors prepare for market reaction after the President's resounding election victory and return to the White House
United States Election Day Poll Gremlins Hit Voters
Problems reported in Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Virginia and Florida
US Presidential Election Results: Stars React to Barack Obama's Victory
Celebrities including Rihanna and Alan Carr have reacted on Twitter to Obama's landslide victory against Republican candidate Mitt Romney.