President Barack Obama

US president defied Congress to make prisoner swap but attracted criticism from Republicans.

French foreign minister Laurent Fabius says it will defend BNP Paribas against "unreasonable" US penalty

Presidents Obama and Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Rev. Jesse Jackson pay their personal tributes to Maya Angelou.

At West Point, US President Barack Obama says the country has rarely been stronger on the world stage.

White House plans to leave troops in Afghanistan for counterterrorism operations and training of Afghan security forces

Britain likely to gain from Modi - but his hard-line Hindiusm could strain relations elsewhere.

US military appeals for funds for new detention facility for 'high-value' al-Qaida terror suspects.

Vulgar racism aimed at US President by Kim Jong un's regime marks heightening of aggressive rhetoric.

Watch Obama's full Correspondents' Dinner speech.

Annual fundraiser is chance for president to show lighter side.

Washington needs to reduce involvement in world affairs despite escalating Ukraine crisis, poll finds

NBA has forced billionaire Donald Sterling to relinquish the LA Clippers following racist comments.

Ukraine's economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2014 as political turmoil engulfed the country.

Sanctions by Washington are highly personal attack on Russian president

The signing of a deal giving the US military greater access to bases in the Philippines has led to protests.

Kiev to seek compensation in European Court of Human Rights over losses incurred over Crimea

White House and EU announce fresh Russia sanctions targets over failure to implement Geneva agreement.

Gold prices steadied on Monday as markets braced for Western sanctions on Russia.

The United States and the European Union could impose sanctions as early as Monday.

President Vladimir Putin thinks so, but how would it fare outside the global system?

Obama's even made Putin look humane - even Jimmy Carter wasn't this bad.

President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia

US President says America will increase sanctions if Russia doesn't abide by Geneva agreement.

US president tries out soccer skills against Honda's humanoid robot during tour of Miraikan Science Expo in Tokyo

President condemns continued Moscow-backed takeover of government buildings in cities in eastern Ukraine.

Republican presidential nominee and Fox News commentator makes claim at 'freedom debate'.

Anti-semite suspected of killing three people outside Jewish community centre in Kansas.

Best photos of the day: 11 April 2014.

Gunman killed three colleagues at Texas military base before turning gun on himself

Ivan Lopez went on murderous rampage at US military's largest base before killing himself.