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US President Barack Obama spoke of peace and progress at Jerusalem Convention Center on March 21, 2013

Nasa expert reveals best way of dealing with asteroid collisions - prayer.

US President says 'peace must come to Holy Land' at start of two-day visit in Tel Aviv.

Obama to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Obama will not raise issue of illegal settlements in the West Bank on his visit

As the debate around games and gun violence gets louder, The Best Amendment takes a sideways look at both sides

The special auction, organised by Kerry Taylor Auctions, is the biggest sale ever put together of Diana's gowns.

John Riccitiello has resigned as CEO of Electronic Arts sparking a sharp upturn in the company's share price

A hacker known as Weev was sentenced to 41 months in jail for revealing the personal details of 114,000 iPad users.

Yisrael Beitenu kingmaker, barred from Netanyahu's new coalition cabinet, says long-running conflict cannot be fixed.

Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw secures invite to dinners with president of United States.

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.

Rodman calls for US president to talk basketball with North Korean dictator.

Barack Obama has infuriated nerds and sci-fi fans by confusing Star Wars and Star Trek during a news conference.

A meeting between Obama and congressional leaders fails to avert $85bn spending cuts, which could harm US and global economy.

President blames Republicans for failure to tackle US's $16.6tn debt.

Congress adjourns without final decision on $85bn (£56bn) spending cuts.

Study shows 58 percent of American adults believe in link between videogames and violent behaviour.

Ex-Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, hints at substantial funds in Gareth Bale chase

Obama covered up during Oscars while presenting best film award to anti-Iranian film Argo.

The G20 summit stops short of criticising Japanese monetary policy, reveals a leaked draft communique.

Anonymous planned to disrupt the online broadcast of President Obama State of the Union address but failed completely.

During his State of the Union address, Barack Obama introduced an executive order to strengthen cyber security measures

Obama vows to revive American economy and overhaul gun control legislation during his annual speech.

Facebook support for Christopher Dorner's fight after killing spree leaves three dead.

White House to meet congressional concerns ahead of confirmration of John Brennan as CIA boss.

15-year-old shot by accident in park two miles from President's home.

Sources say Brennan did not object to agency's use of extreme interrogation techniques.

New legislation will make phone unlocking illegal in the US, unless consumers get permission from their provider

US President uses rare joint appearance to pay tribute to 'one of the finest Secretaries of State we've had'.