Clinton slams Republicans on Trump
US Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton slammed Republicans for not responding "immediately" to halt Donald Trump's divisive comments on Mexican immigrants.
Trump says will win Hispanic vote despite immigrant storm
Donald Trump doubled down on his controversial claim that Mexico is sending criminals to the United States -- but insisted he was misrepresented.
Clinton blames Republican 'attacks' for image slump
Hillary Clinton accused Republicans of waging a "constant barrage of attacks" on her and blamed them for whipping up doubts about her trustworthiness over an email scandal.
Burundi president misses key regional crisis summit
Burundi's president skipped regional talks Monday aimed at brokering a deal to end weeks of unrest in the country, choosing instead to campaign for his controversial third term.
Obama mocks Republicans about 2016 'Hunger Games'
US President Barack Obama has one wish for the Republicans trying to succeed him: that the odds are ever in their favor.
Kerry urges Venezuela dialogue ahead of elections
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Venezuela to engage in "political dialogue" ahead of elections later this year.
Macy's and Costa Rica dump defiant Trump
Macy's became the latest company to sever ties with Donald Trump, and Costa Rica decided to pull out of his Miss Universe competition following the mogul's controversial remarks about Mexican immigrants.
Clinton raises record $45 mn in first campaign quarter
Hillary Clinton announced she raised a record $45 million in the first quarter of her US presidential bid.
Votes counted in controversial Burundi polls as ruling party eyes win
Burundi election officials finished vote-counting, a day after internationally condemned polls boycotted by the opposition, with the ruling party expected to win a sweeping victory.
UN chief appeals for secure Burundi elections
On the eve of highly-charged elections, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the government of Burundi to ensure that voting takes place in a secure environment.
Trump says he would make Mexico pay for a border wall
Presidential hopeful Donald Trump said in an interview aired that he would force Mexico to pay to have a wall built along its northern border with the United States.
Bobby Jindal launches US presidential bid
Pegging himself as a rebellious outsider Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced he is running for president.
Hollande already in campaign mode two years ahead of election
His ratings are still in the doldrums and the economy is still stagnant, yet French President Francois Hollande looks ever more determined to run for re-election two years from now.
Mexico slams Donald Trump's 'absurd' remarks
Mexico's interior minister hit back at "absurd" remarks made by US billionaire and presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Don't use my music, Neil Young tells Donald Trump
Donald Trump has landed himself in hot water with Neil Young after the singer-songwriter accused the White House hopeful of not having permission to use his hit "Rockin' In The Free World."
Denmark's 'selfie' prime minister fights for second term
Like the protagonist of Denmark's hit TV show "Borgen", Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a pragmatic centrist who learned her political lines the hard way.
Jeb Bush: 'I will run to win'
Jeb Bush jumped headlong into the presidential race, insisting "America deserves better" after eight years of Barack Obama.
Bush ready to jump into presidential campaign
The campaign logo is ready, so is the big speech, and his message is taking shape: Jeb Bush is about to join the crowded Republican field running for president in 2016.
Clinton to launch formal campaign with New York rally
Hillary Clinton formally launches her bid to become America's first woman president, holding in New York her first big campaign rallyю
Turkey PM says to seek coalition after majority loss
Turkey's ruling party will talk to the opposition on forming a coalition government after it lost its overall parliamentary majority in legislative elections.