Washington

Dolezal charged traditionally black college with blocking a job, removing artwork because of her race

Chinese embassy in Washington calls US accusations 'not responsible and counter-productive'.

China's crude oil purchases are expected to remain robust despite slowing economic growth.

The US believes India is moving too fast and that New Delhi should wait until Tehran signs a final nuclear deal.

'Unique' sexual predator may have 30 more victims.

Disappearance of fish believed linked to record stranding of starving sea lion pups along US West Coast.

Obama's decision will help the US and Cuba begin diplomatic process to reopen embassies in each other's soil.

US plans to equip Pakistan with attack helicopters and Hellfire missiles to boost Islamabad's counter-terrorism efforts.

Washington is also looking to expedite arms delivery of pre-existing orders by Saudi Arabia amid the Yemen offensive.

The White House, State Department and the US Capitol were all affected by power outages because of an explosion at a power plant in neighbouring state of Maryland.

Tighter Fed policy will not cause much damage this time in India, according to ICICI Securities PD.

Israeli prime minister speaks to members of AIPAC in Washington heaping scorn on Iran and its nuclear programme.

German chancellor visiting US two days ahead of Minsk talks to address Ukrainian crisis.

North Korea's leader scorns Obama after US president suggests regime will soon collapse.

Former Cuban leader says he does not trust US policy but supports working with political adversaries to resolve conflict.

President Obama was not at the premises as a two-foot-wide device entered White House grounds.

White House: 'US presidents do not meet heads of state close to their elections.'

President Obama urges Republican-controlled Congress to show unity in stepping up military campaign against Isis.

Prime Minister David Cameron and President Barack Obama unite over opposition to new Iran sanctions.

Ukraine's economy is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Obama administration considers halting $400m aid to Palestine over move to join ICC.

An 18-year-old Washington state high school student has died after agreeing to take a punch to the face from a classmate to settle an argument.

America's flagship intelligence agency is at all-time low - and only major change can keep it alive.

Jamie Dimon says Europe needs to sort out structural issues hampering growth.

Communications director apologises for Facebook posting about behaviour of Obama's daughters at a Thanksgiving ceremony

Mexico's Pena Nieto and Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez praise Obama.

The video has attracted over five million views.

The prayer is aimed at fostering a better acceptance between Muslims and Christians worldwide.

UN anti-narcotics chief fears a global trend following US states' legalization of marijuana.

Afghanistan's opium cultivation has expanded by 7% in 2014 from the preceding year.