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Obama struggles to keep focus on Asia
Obama has been frustrated to see a trip to Malaysia and the Philippines overshadowed once again
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Clinton blasts Trump's remarks about registering Muslims
'This is shocking rhetoric. It should be denounced by all seeking to lead this country,' Clinton wrote on Twitter
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House passes bill to slow Syrian refugees despite Obama veto threat
After the House vote, Obama's attorney general, Loretta Lynch, called such screening both impractical and impossible
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Obama vows to bring Guantanamo population under 100
Obama has tried to close the facility, but has been thwarted by opposition in Congress
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Obama says Syria settlement needed to eliminate Islamic State
Says there can be no end to Syrian crisis while President Bashar al Assad remains in power
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Shunning protocol, Obama interviews Alibaba billionaire Ma
Obama and Ma spoke at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Manila November 18, 2015
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Obama rules out US troops on the ground to fight Islamic State
Says the US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq and Syria would redouble efforts to implement its current strategy
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Obama, Putin agree need for UN-negotiated Syria talks, ceasefire
Obama also offered his "deep condolences for the loss of Russian life" in the bombing of a Metrojet passenger flight
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Hollande, Obama vow to reinforce counter-terrorism efforts
'The two leaders pledged to work together, and with nations around the world, to defeat the scourge of terrorism'
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US has 'contained' Islamic State group, Obama says
The remarks came hours after the start of a major operation backed by US-led strikes to drive IS out of Sinjar town
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Netanyahu, Obama look to move past Iran deal row
The two have not met since October 2014, and deep disagreement over the July accord provoked bitter exchanges
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Obama says bomb may have caused Egypt plane crash
Cairo and Moscow have sought to downplay the suggestion of an attack
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Obama has authorised the first sustained deployment of special forces to Syria
Officials indicated the new mission would echo existing operations in Iraq
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US to send special forces to Syria
Washington will also deploy A-10 ground-attack planes and F-15 tactical fighter jets to the Incirlik base in Turkey
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US approves sale of 'smart bomb' kits to Turkey
The kits are used to turn unguided bombs into all-weather smart munitions using GPS guidance systems
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Amid renewed US, Cuba ties, UN condemns embargo for 24th year
The resolution was adopted by 193-member General Assembly with 191 votes in favor; Israel joins the US in voting no
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Ben Carson pulls ahead of Donald Trump in national poll
Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, received 26 percent of the support in the New York Times/CBS News poll
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Obama likens Republicans to Grumpy Cat
The president made his comments at the Democratic Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington
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Pakistan an indispensable friend to US: Nawaz
Govt has launched focused campaign against terrorists’ sleeper cells, says premier in address to US Institute of...
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We hope they deliver: India on Pakistan's anti-terror promise to US
Vikas Swarup says India hopes Pakistan will deliver on assurances made to curb terrorism
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Obama, PM Nawaz set for tricky White House summit
Washington, Islamabad's relationship is a prickly one, born of fraught inter-dependency; pollinated by mutual mistrust
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US under-represents civilian drone deaths, secret files show
US national security whistle-blower reveals inner workings of Obama’s drone wars
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Afghanistan welcomes Obama pledge to keep US troops in country
President Ashraf Ghani also tweeted his support for the decision
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US exploring deal to limit Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal
Talks are being held in advance of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to Washington next week
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US delays troop drawdown in Afghanistan
Obama to take up Taliban peace talks with Nawaz
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Kanye West for president? Obama has some words of advice
The president offered some tongue-in-cheek advice to the rapper on how to achieve a successful political career
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Trump won't be next president: Obama
Obama denounces the overall tone of the Republican presidential field
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Obama denouces 'inflammatory' Trump immigration policies
Obama says economists agree that immigration does not hurt US economy
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Obama called MSF chief to apologise for Kunduz strike: White House
MSF has demanded an international probe into Saturday's strike, which killed 22 people
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Obama administration moving to create two marine sanctuaries
The proposed sites will be the first new National Marine Sanctuaries since 2000
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Failure to act on gun control is 'political decision': Obama
Obama has renewed his calls for legislation to curb gun violence
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After Oregon shooting, angry Obama blasts US gun politics
Obama blames the National Rifle Association for blocking reform of US gun laws
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Obama says Assad must go, revs up coalition against Islamic State
Obama says ready to work with Russia, Iran to find a political mechanism to begin a transition process
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Obama says defeating IS 'requires a new leader' in Syria
Bashar al-Assad's fate is key bone of contention between Washington and Syrian leader's Russian and Iranian allies
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Iran MP hits out at Obama-Zarif handshake
The handshake would be the first known between a US president and a top Iran official since Islamic revolution in 1979
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Obama, Iran's Zarif shake hands, but not a planned gesture - Iranian official
Nothing was planned at all, and it just happened in a few seconds, said an official
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At UN, Obama marches on with coalition against Islamic State
The meeting comes a day after Obama clashed with President Vladimir Putin over the crisis in Syria
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Obama draws pledges of 40,000 troops for UN peacekeeping
Obama says peace operations remain one of the world's most important tools to address armed conflict
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Obama offers pope warm White House welcome
The White House echoed to the strains of the Pontifical Anthem and a thundering 21-gun salute
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Obama to offer pope heartfelt White House welcome
The effusive greeting is part protocol, part politics -- reflecting common ground between the two
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Trump says not 'morally obligated' to defend Obama
The belief that Obama is a Muslim is not uncommon, particularly for conservatives
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US further eases trade, travel restrictions on Cuba
Makes it easier to establish and operate businesses in Cuba, increased remittance limits and travel opportunities
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Obama invites arrested Muslim schoolboy to White House
Obama congratulates 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed on his skills and issues a presidential invitation
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To highlight melting polar caps, Obama will take on Bear Grylls in the Alaskan wilderness
Obama will become first US president after this expedition to receive crash course in survival techniques from Grylls
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Obama says sorry to Japan after WikiLeaks claims of US spying
Obama held a telephone conversation with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and said he was very sorry
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Modi, Obama now on a hotline
Special assistant to US president says the two leaders are yet to use the hotline
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Obama creating his legacy
In his last two years, however, the same Obama is emerging as a statesman
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Obama to evoke ghosts of Kennedy, Iraq War in new Iran plea
White House official says US president will frame lawmakers' decision as "most consequential"
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Obama to unveil 'biggest step ever' in climate fight
Obama says power plants are the single biggest source of harmful carbon pollution that contributes to climate change
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Obama warns African leaders who refuse to step down
Obama says no one should be president for life