Obama vetoes Keystone pipeline bill
Barack Obama issued the most significant veto of his six-year presidency, blocking legislation allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built.
25 February 2015
Moscow lying 'to my face,' says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian leaders of lying "to my face" about Moscow's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
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Australian PM Abbott accused of inciting ill-feelingAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was on Tuesday accused of "scapegoating" an entire community and inciting "ill-feeling" after telling Muslim leaders to do more to combat extremism.
Emboldened Obama embraces presidential powerBarack Obama is expected to issue the third and most significant veto of his presidency, embracing raw executive power in the twilight of his administration.