Barack Obama

Israel launches attacks on targets in Gaza, destroying the office of Prime Minister Ismail Haniya.

A Guardian’s cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as puppet master in the wake of Gaza's escalating conflict has sparked controversy.

Nikkei climbs 2.20 percent while Hang Seng gains 0.24 percent. KOSPI and Shanghai indices drop 0.53 and 0.77 percent.

CIA investigation to see if agency has any lessons to learn from scandal.

Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.

US calls for caution while acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defence.

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.

Global economic concerns continue

With two vast industries left untapped by the Treasury, IBTimes UK explores the economic case for decriminalising drugs and prostitution.

Nikkei drops 0.18 percent while KOSPI falls 0.59 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 1.51 and 1.13 percent lower.

Pentagon probing John Allen's emails to Jill Kelley, a friend of ex-CIA director David Petraeus.

Japanese GDP slows, raising concerns of recession

Nikkei down 0.80 percent while KOSPI falls 0.35 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.09 and 0.13 percent.

FBI started probe on David Petraeus after agency tracked cyber complaint of threatening emails to Paula Broadwell, his biographer.

Affair, brought to light by FBI, 'unacceptable' for a husband of 37 years and leader of the CIA.

Video of US President Barack Obama wiping away tears addressing his staffers in Chicago was posted on YouTube

Nikkei down 0.90 percent while KOSPI falls 0.52 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices drop 0.85 and 0.12 percent.

Obama's visit, coming in wake of communal clashes in Rakhine, intended to boost political and economic reforms in Myanmar.

President Obama's second term is a boon for US Fox News Channel, despite its Republican bias

‘Queen’ says she accepts Obama’s presidential application and expressed commiserations to ‘Twit Romney’.

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.

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.

John Boehner says Republican-controlled House will work with Obama to rebuild US economy - but wants President to adopt 'balanced approach'.

Three experts give their opinion on what four more years of Barack Obama will mean for cyber-security and a potential cyber war.

President Barack Obama's sweeping victory is eclipsed by yet another grim assessment for the Eurozone and concerns about US 'fiscal cliff"

American singer-songwriter took to social network for first time before Obama's landslide victory over Mitt Romney.

Mayor of London announces average increase of 4.2 percent on fares on morning of Barack Obama’s election win.

Investors prepare for market reaction after the President's resounding election victory and return to the White House

Problems reported in Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Virginia and Florida

Celebrities including Rihanna and Alan Carr have reacted on Twitter to Obama's landslide victory against Republican candidate Mitt Romney.