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Intimate images by White House photographer Pete Souza shows down-to-earth side of US president.

Korean rapper claims US leader told him his family felt his version of the novelty dance was embarrassing.

Obama says words 'need to lead to action' following shooting of 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut.

Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.

National Rifle Association says it is 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' over massacre.

European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.

Six-year olds Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto buried in Newtown while pro-gun lawmakers start to rethink.

The gunman has forced his way to the school and not voluntarily let in, say the police.

Shockwave from incident spreads across the United States and the world.

Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.

President expresses profound grief over school slaughter and promises action to prevent similar tragedies.

Asian markets rise in the morning as traders wait for the conclusion of US Federal Reserve's policy meet.

Asian markets remain mixed as traders await the US Federal Reserve's meeting on hopes of more stimulus measures.

Anti-Mursi demonstrators plan 'red card' protests against Muslim Brotherhood leader as protests snowball.

Thousands sign petition demanding US builds giant Darth Vader spaceship to promote jobs and enhance security.

Defiant Israeli PM stands by decision to build in east Jerusalem and West Bank in retaliation for UN ruling.

Onyango Obama's immigration troubles emerged when he was arrested for drunken driving in 2011.

Washington denies Tehran's claim that ScanEagle drone has been captured.

European stocks have eased in early minutes of trading as concerns on the US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations overshadowed hopes of progress in the Eurozone.

Israeli PM committed to building 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and West Bank.

Reports suggest Assad preparing chemical weapons arsenal despite denials by Syrian regime.

Asian markets slip in the morning trade after data showed that US manufacturing contracted in November

The recipients of the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors 2012 are Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin.

European traders remain cautious as US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations remain at a deadlock.

Obama speaks to Mursi and Netanyahu while Hamas and Israeli representatives hold talks in Cairo.

On 06 November 2012, after electoral campaigns costing some $5.8 billion (and feeling like they had continued from the 2010 Midterms) President Obama convinced enough voters to give him "the benefit of the doubt" and re-elect him for a second term in the White House. On 09 November in his first address after securing victory, the President threw down a gauntlet to his Republican opponents in Congress over his proposal to increase taxes on the rich in order to avert the dire consequences ...

Carrie and Brody rekindle their romance whilst on a weekend retreat.

Obama's three-day Asia tour includes historic visit to Myanmar.

Israel launches attacks on targets in Gaza, destroying the office of Prime Minister Ismail Haniya.

Human rights champion and leader of Burma's National league for Democracy has finally spoken out on the dramatic conflict between Buddhist and Rohingya Muslims in western Myanmar