Barack Obama

Spokesman for the Islamist terrorist sect allegedly shot down at checkpoint, while field commander dies.

Chinese subsidies, heavy duties on auto imports from America and artificially low Yuan rankle US.

Anti-US protests enter Europe while the US embassy in London braces to face demonstrations.

Protests against Anti-Islam Movie made by Nakoula Basseley Nakoula snowball as target widens.

Nearly a dozen US missions in Islamic countries face protests, while Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood demands 'million-man march'.

Two Navy destroyers USS Laboon and USS McFaul have been deployed along with a team of marines.

US counter-terrorism officials believe the attack resembles "a planned, co-ordinated, well-executed military style event".

Barack Obama condemns killing of US ambassador Chris Stevens and says relations with Libya will hold firm.

Graphic picture emerges of battered body of US ambassador Chris Stevens being taken to hospital.

White House says president too busy to meet Netanyahu - fuelling rumours of discord over Iran.

The Coca-Cola Company has delivered coke drinks in Myanmar, for the first time in more than 60 years after US sanctioned companies to do business in Burma.

Republican presidential candidate in firing line of Hustler publisher campaign.

President's beer recipe sparks revival of interest in home-brewing across the United States.

While Romney takes a dig at Obama for not creating enough jobs, Obama blames Republicans for thwarting his plans in Congress.

Obama says the choice is between two different paths rather than two individuals.

President says he has unfinished business in White House, and Republicans have nothing new to offer.

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are not know for their personal bonding but hit it off quite well at the convention.

Bill Clinton lauds Obama's record on reviving the economy and job generation.

US first lady portrays Obama as a caring family man and one who initiated change in the US in run-up to husband's debate with Mitt Romney.

Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says US will be considered responsible if Israel strikes Iran nuclear plants.

Neil Armstrong's fellow astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins attend funeral service along with other friends and family members.

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac.

Clint Eastwood's conversation with an invisible Barack Obama has brought a tirade of mirth

Mitt Romney promises to create 12 million jobs in four years during his speech to accept the Republican presidential nomination.

President courts internet generation and crashes servers by answering questions on Afghanistan, beer and basketball on live AMA.

Attendees ejected after throwing nuts at CNN camerawoman saying “this is how we feed animals”.

Tropical Storm Isaac regraded as hurricane as it makes landfall in Louisiana, knocking out power and heading towards New Orleans.

Huge storm approaching US coast close to hurricane force, sparking fears of repeat of Hurricane Katrina devastation.

Probe finds no malicious intent to disrespect the Koran or defame the faith of Islam on the part of US troops.

Isaac moving towards New Orleans and expected to make landfall and flood northern Gulf Coast with waves up to 3 metres high.