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Foul-mouthed Duterte says he will stop swearing as God threatened to kill him if he did not
Meanwhile, the White House has signalled it is open to an Obama-Duterte meet during the Apec summit in November.
Obama commutes the sentences of 98 inmates, including 42 with life sentences
The US president has commuted the sentences of 872 people since taking office.
Czech police and FBI arrest Russian citizen suspected of hacking US targets
Officials claim that the alleged hacker was 'so surprised' by the crackdown that he fainted.
Vladimir Putin: DNC hack? Podesta email leak? Election tampering? Nothing to do with me, mate
The tough-talking Russian president slams White House for 'hacking hysteria'.
White House vows 'proportional' response to Russian hacking efforts to interfere with US election
The US has formally accused Russia of attempting to 'interfere' in the upcoming election through hacking.
President Obama promises to send people to Mars by 2030
The outgoing president has vowed to work closer with private companies to get humans to Mars – and back – safely.
WikiLeaks releases second batch of 2,086 hacked emails from Clinton campaign chairman
WikiLeaks Julian Assange has promised continuous leaks until the November election.
Battle for Orlando: Who is voting for Donald Trump in the key US election swing state of Florida?
Trump will be hoping to defeat Hillary Clinton with support from the majority of Republicans, political outsiders, and gun owners.
US Congress overturns Barack Obama's veto of 9/11 bill
The first override of Obama's presidency may allow victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.
White House accused of trying to censor Congress over Russian hacking claims
Russian hacking groups Fancy Bear and Cosy Bear were linked to the hacks.
Jeremy Corbyn rejects comparison to 'strange' US presidential hopeful Donald Trump
Labour leader said he was 'alarmed and appalled' by property tycoon's comments on Muslims.
Barack Obama to meet Leonardo DiCaprio at White House to discuss climate change
The discussion, which has been scheduled for 3 October, will also include climate scientist Dr Katharine Hayhoe.
Barack Obama pays tribute to Jo Cox as he meets her family at the White House
Soon after the meeting, Brendan Cox, husband of the deceased MP, tweeted: 'The kids & I met @POTUS today. He was excellent with the kids'.
'Serious questions' over ceasefire after US air strike kills Syrian troops
Russia says actions were 'extraordinary display of American heavy-handedness'.
US condemns suicide attack in Pakistan that killed at least 25 in Sunni mosque
The attack claimed by a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban is said to have targeted a pro-government tribal militia group.
White House names retired air force general as first US cybersecurity chief
The position was first announced in February as part of a $19bn Cybersecurity National Action Plan.
White House cancels Philippines meeting hours after Duterte called Obama a 'son of a b****'
Duterte's a 'colourful guy' but 'I want a productive meeting,' said Obama of the decision to cancel.
Ukip accuse Clinton camp of 'deep ignorance' after confidant claims Putin funds party
Ukip spokesman tells IBTimes UK the claims made by Neera Tanden are 'demonstrably false'.
Obama expected to meet Duterte in Laos and discuss drug war, South China Sea dispute
Duterte told critics that deaths related to his drug war cannot be compared to deaths brought on by Isis or Syria's Bashar al-Assad.
US paid Iran an additional $1.3bn just two days after $400m cash payment
Money was 'interest' on original arms deal with the shah, none of it ransom, the White House said.
Half of all US voters would 'definitely not consider' Donald Trump, poll shows
Survey shows 29% of respondents would definitely vote for Trump and 35% for Hillary Clinton.
Trump asks a nearly all-white rally what black voters have to lose by electing him
Republican presidential nominee said he'll win over 95% of the black vote at the next election.
US likely to ease roadblock for more marijuana research but won't relax drug reclassification
The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to announce changes to its marijuana research policy on Thursday, 11 August.
Who is Trump-hating Republican Evan McMullin with plans to launch presidential bid?
He will reportedly get financial backing from GOP donors.
Barack Obama says 'my girls think I'm boring, that brings me down to earth'
The US president reflects on work-life balance as he celebrates 55th birthday on 4 August.
Google parent Alphabet gets go-ahead to test delivery drones in US
Data will be shared with government partners to monitor safety issues.
Fox News' Bill O'Reilly met with fury over 'well-fed' slaves who built the White House comments
The Fox News anchor was attempting to fact-check FLOTUS Michelle Obama when he made the comments.
Trump enters unchartered territory after urging Russia 'to conduct espionage' against Clinton
Trump said Russia will be 'rewarded mightily' if it finds Clinton's '30,000 emails that are missing.'
Obama puts FBI in charge of responding to cyberattacks following DNC hack
The presidential directive includes a five-level grading system for cyberattacks.
Meet Hillary Clinton's running mate Senator Tim Kaine
Kaine once described himself as 'the most boring man in politics'.