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From hacking to cyber espionage: US and China discuss security in the digital age
US and Chinese relations on cybercrime have long been strained - will new talks fix impasse?
Russian 'Little Obama' chocolate-flavoured ice cream bad taste, says US
'Obamka' ice cream is adorned with an image of a smiling young black boy wearing an earring.
Vietnam: US human rights official Tom Malinowski to visit country on 9 May
Malinowski will urge Vietnam to free political prisoners.
Barack Obama to Donald Trump: This is not a 'reality show'
US president asks Donald Trump to take the presidential election seriously.
US Army officer sues Obama over Isis war authorisation
Captain Nathan Michael Smith claims Obama's decision to fight IS lacks proper authorisation from Congress.
Obama to declare first national monument recognising historic gay rights movement in New York City
Barack Obama to designate a patch of green space opposite Stonewall Inn as national monument.
North Korea 'prepares' for new missile launch and nuclear test as Obama issues warning
Obama says the US could destroy North Korea but the humanitarian costs would be too high.
Labour MP Naz Shah apologises for comments suggesting Israel 'should relocate to US'
The Bradford West MP made the comments before she was elected and says her views on Israel have moderated.
Shakespeare 400th Anniversary: US President Barack Obama enjoys Hamlet soliloquy at the Globe Theatre
US president began his last day in London with a visit to the replica of Shakespeare's theatre created in 1599.
President Obama: UK would be at the 'back of the queue' for US trade deal after Brexit
Barack Obama says his administration is concentrating on securing an agreement with the EU.
President Obama lands in the UK and flies into a storm over EU referendum
Obama jumps out of the Saudi frying pan into the fire of the EU referendum debate.
Barack Obama unlikely to make 'taboo' visit to Iran while he is president
Relations between the US and Iran have long been fractious.
Saudi Arabia: Cool reception for President Obama as diplomatic ties begin to loosen
Barack Obama snubbed by King as Air Force One lands in Riyaadh ahead of Middle East summit.
Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Harry to host dinner for President Barack Obama
The royals are meeting US President Obama and First Lady Michelle for a private dinner at Kensington Palace.
Microsoft, Uber execs and MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga named to US cybersecurity panel
New panel also includes former NSA director and Stanford researcher Herbert Lin.
Marco Rubio proposes bill to prevent 'terrorist financing' Iran accessing US financial system
Rubio and fellow GOP senator Mark Kirk fear the President is relaxing rules on Iran gaining access to US dollars.
Pfizer terminates Allergan deal after US Treasury unveils new rules to curb tax avoidance
New tough rules under the Obama administration aimed at reducing inversion.
Nuclear Security Summit: Barack Obama says expanded treaty will help foil Isis 'madmen' despite Putin snub
The US President said 102 nations have expanded the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.
President Barack Obama pays tribute to 'inspirational' Queen in heartfelt 90th birthday message
Obama says the Queen is a vital part of the ongoing 'special relationship' with the US.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor wants Barack Obama to tour city during Japan visit in May
If Barack Obama visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he will become the first sitting US president to do so.
Cuba: From Fidel Castro's revolution to end of Cold War and Obama's historic visit
IBTimes UK looks back at key events in the life of Fidel Castro and the relationship between the former Cold War foes.
Brussels attack: Barack Obama says US 'stands in solidarity with Belgium'
Up to 34 people are reported to have been killed after a number of terrorist explosions in and around Brussels.
Obama in Cuba: Raul Castro hosts US president and his family at state dinner in Havana
Dinner followed historic day in which Barack Obama became the first US president to visit Cuba for 88 years
Starwood signs deal to manage 3 hotels in Cuba capital Havana
Deal signed on the eve of President Barack Obama's visit to Havana.
China daily pokes fun at Donald Trump and says 'democracy is a joke'
The Communist Party in China is cashing in on the rise of Donald Trump to reinstate the demerits of democracy.
Donald Trump threatens to send his supporters to disrupt Bernie Sanders' rallies
Donald Trump's presidential campaign escalates amid threats, insults and racial violence.
Barack Obama warns against 'resorting to violence' after clashes at Trump rally in Chicago
Obama cautions White House contenders to behave themselves during political rallies.
SXSW 2016: Obama says techies shouldn't be encryption absolutists at keynote event
US President Barack Obama visited SXSW to speak on the government's stand on encryption and privacy.
Cuba and Europe sign 'historic' deal to normalise relations after a 13-year hiatus
Brussels had suspended relations with Cuba following the 'Black Spring' crackdown on anti-government activists.
Obama criticises Cameron for having no long term Libya strategy after Gadaffi overthrow
President Obama admits Libya situation is a "mess" but says Europe and Arab states should have done more.