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US President wants to take his children to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years.

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew prepares list of potential candidates for Fed chief's post.

US president rules out military action against whistleblower after he leaves Moscow airport.

In Senegal accompanied by the first lady Michelle and daughters Obama met with president Macky Sall

Michelle Obama and daughters are also to land on Goree Island in Dakar harbour.

The US has reclaimed the title as the most favoured location for FDI after a 12 years.

World wide web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee warns against governments gaining 'total control' of the internet.

Snowden believed to have left Moscow through Sheremetyevo airport but his whereabouts remain unclear.

White House angered by Hong Kong government claims that Edward Snowden extradition request was incomplete.

Washington outraged over links of countries to exit of NSA whistleblower.

Edward Snowden, who has sought political asylum with Ecuador, is currently at Moscow airport.

Authorities confirm that the US whistleblower has left Hong Kong, where he was fighting extradition to the United States.

Anti-abortion Texas Congressman argues that sonograms show 15-week foetuses 'feel pleasure.'

Handbooks give detailed advice on what to do in an 'active shooter situation'.

Russia's decision to send missile shipments to Assad's regime and US proposal to arm rebels likely to dominate G8 talks.

Egyptian leader withdraws diplomats, closes Syrian embassy in Cairo and calls on Hezbollah to pull out of Syria.

Obama administration reacts cautiously to fresh North Korean offer of talks.

Patriot anti-aircraft missile system also moved to area, north of Al-Mafraq in northern Jordan.

Lawmaker equates chemical weapons claim with Bush era stand on Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.

British PM David Cameron shares Obama's view on chemical weapons used by Assad's regime.

White House to arm rebels after investigators confirm Assad crossed red line with use of chemical weapons.

Barack Obama to provide direct military aid to Syrian rebels as Washington says Assad crossed 'red line' by using chemical weapons.

Orwell's dystopian novel shoots up Amazon ranks after whistleblower lifts lid on Washington online snooping scandal.

Snowden's whereabouts remain mystery after he checks out of Hong Kong hotel while support for him grows.

Republican Peter King, who heads house security panel, urges extradition of ex-CIA operative who fled to Hong Kong.

A British television host accused Republicans of attacking the American President without evidences over tax agency scandal

Following revelations the NSA was monitoring US citizens’ phone calls, privacy advocates warn the problem is much bigger.

Great Gatsby actress reportedly close to confirming lead role in biopic on life and career of former US First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton

First Lady close to walking off stage after female gay rights activist interrupts speech.

A powerful digital spying tool used by governments to monitor its citizens has been linked to a failed attack on a US citizen.