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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

US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said President Obama won the elections thanks to “gifts” he made to minorities and young people

US calls for caution while acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defence.

A battery-powered transmitter is all that would be needed to bring down the UK's 4G network, according to new research.

America's first lady is said to have begged ITV bosses for season three on DVD, ahead of its official US release date.

With two vast industries left untapped by the Treasury, IBTimes UK explores the economic case for decriminalising drugs and prostitution.

The FBI teams carrying briefcases, plastic tubs and cardboard boxes reach Paula Broadwell's home.

Questions arise over David Petraeus's resignation, a week ahead of Benghazi US mission attack probe.

Video of US President Barack Obama wiping away tears addressing his staffers in Chicago was posted on YouTube

Obama's visit, coming in wake of communal clashes in Rakhine, intended to boost political and economic reforms in Myanmar.

President Obama's second term is a boon for US Fox News Channel, despite its Republican bias

John Boehner says Republican-controlled House will work with Obama to rebuild US economy - but wants President to adopt 'balanced approach'.

The stars have celebrated Barack Obama's re-election as President of the US in song.

Three experts give their opinion on what four more years of Barack Obama will mean for cyber-security and a potential cyber war.

American singer-songwriter took to social network for first time before Obama's landslide victory over Mitt Romney.

Celebrities including Rihanna and Alan Carr have reacted on Twitter to Obama's landslide victory against Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

Barack Obama, the 44th US President defeats Mitt Romney in the race to the White House.

Barack Obama has announced victory in the 2012 US Presidential elections against republican candidate Mitt Romney.

Nikkei average gains 0.14 percent on the reports of Obama's re-election while other markets remain cautious.

Analysts expect House of Representatives to stay Republican - which could pose major problem for Barack Obama if re-elected.

Rapper husband Jay-Z backs president by performing variation on famous hit 99 Problems in Columbus, Ohio

With both the Fiscal Cliff and a new Fed Chairman in play for the next President, global investors await results of the most economically important elections in decades.

Nikkei trades 0.35 percent lower while KOSPI is up 0.19 percent. Shanghai and Hong Kong Indices shed 0.36 and 0.26 percent.

Almost all opinion polls are predicting a very close race, but in deciding states like Ohio, Obama still has a 2 to 3 point lead.

US President Barack Obama is leading on Republican candidate Mitt Romney in several decisive swing states recent polls show.

US Republican candidate Mitt Romney defends Mormon faith and speaks about abortion in a video posted on YouTube

Irish bookmakers paid out on all bets that President Barack Obama will win a second term in office before votes have been counted

While a Reuters/Ipsos poll predicts an edge for Obama, an ABC News/Washington Post poll gives each of the contestants 48%.

With opinion polls predicting a close call, Obama and Romney continue their focus on swing states, especially Ohio, which holds the key to the White House.

Opinion polls give Obama a slight edge over Romney, but both contenders are banking on swing states such as Ohio and Wisconsin.