The former Exxon CEO now needs the full backing of the Senate, where Republicans hold a majority.
The move brought both praise and condemnation from across the political spectrum.
IBTimes UK looks at the appointment of the new VP as President Barrow prepares to leave Senegal.
'If you so fundamentally reject this country, then I'd prefer it if you leave,' said Rutte.
White House press secretary blasts the media's portrayal of a rift between Trump and the intel community.
The race is now on to find the remaining piece of the enormous 7th century Cypriot divinity.
The Cambridge Phd student was kidnapped, tortured and murdered in Egypt.
Images uploaded onto Weibo appear to shows a rat being punished in Guangdong Province
The discovery five days after the avalanche offers hope for those still trapped.
New act would allow some states to keep Affordable Care Act if its working for them.
Sean Spicer faces reporters for the first time since attacking press for accurately reporting inauguration numbers
Anti-Trump protesters abused me for attending the DeploraBall, but we're more liberal than they realise.
The first meeting between the leaders is keenly anticipated.
IBTimes UK looks at the former head of the Anglican church expected to quell Kenya's rampant graft.
A doctored picture of the president being guided by Christ has been revered and mocked.
She now has fewer than six weeks before the province go to the polls after the collapse of Stormont.
Stanford and Princeton computer scientists say people who are active on social media are vulnerable.
First bullfight held in Colombian capital in five years after court ruling overturns ban.
A group of congressmen has submitted a bill that seeks to end US membership in the UN.
The two-day meeting is aimed at extending the ceasefire in war-torn Syria.
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews Barrow's adviser on Jammeh's luxury cars and stolen funds.
Spicer incorrectly claimed Trump's swearing-in drew the "largest audience to ever witness an inauguration."
Cummings tells IBTimes UK of the urgent need to lift unemployed youth out of poverty to avoid new crisis.
IBTimes UK interviews refugees in Dakar days after strongman goes into exile.
Thousands protested in Pristina for the release of the former prime minister Ramush Haradinaj.
Hungary is observing a day of mourning for the 16 victims of a bus crash in Italy.
Police blamed the violence on 'anti-social elements' insinuating themselves in the crowd.
Details of a $1.35m diamond ring and $500k luxury Dubai villa have emerged.
Bookies such as Paddy Power and William Hill are refusing to give a price on Trump being killed.
Video from inaugural interfaith prayer service goes viral after verger avoids President