Obama travels to US election battlegroundUS President Barack Obama travelled to the political battleground state of Iowa, bringing a pro-middle class message that Democrats hope will resonate in the 2016 election.
15 September 2015
Obama orders US to admit 10,000 Syrian refugeesPresident Barack Obama has asked for at least 10,000 Syrian refugees to be admitted to the United States next year, amid criticism his government has done too little to help.
14 September 2015
Trump, Cruz join forces to slam Iran dealThey are rivals on the campaign trail, but Republican presidential challengers Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz joined forces at a rally denouncing the Iran nuclear deal being debated by the US Congress.
14 September 2015
Rosie Assoulin, the rising star in New York fashionIn just two short years, rising New York designer Rosie Assoulin has established her own label and won plaudits for sophisticated yet sensuous clothes that sacrifice nothing to comfort.
14 September 2015
Hundreds in US pay tribute to French train heroesHundreds of people waving American flags lined the streets of Sacramento to pay tribute to three local heroes who helped thwart a train attack in France.
12 September 2015
Rick Perry drops out of US presidential raceFormer Texas governor Rick Perry dropped out of the US presidential race, becoming the first casualty in a crowded battle for the Republican Party nomination in 2016.
12 September 2015
Givenchy is star of New York fashion day twoFrench giant Givenchy will be the main attraction at New York fashion week, with its bolt across the Atlantic after decades in Paris one of the most hotly anticipated events of the season.
12 September 2015
Trump accuses Obama of bowing to Putin, failing on UkraineBillionaire mogul and White House frontrunner Donald Trump accused US President Barack Obama of paying "lip service" on Ukraine and failing to stand up to Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.
12 September 2015
Jason Wu wants to woo Cate BlanchettJason Wu is one of the most celebrated designers of his generation who dresses some of America's most influential women, but he says there's one elusive Australian lady he wants to woo.
12 September 2015
Amal Clooney downplays husband George's concern over MaldivesHuman rights lawyer Amal Clooney downplayed her actor husband George's fears for her safety, after he voiced his concern on a US talk show following an attack on one of her co-counsel in the Maldives.
12 September 2015
Donald Trump becomes sole owner of Miss UniverseRepublican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump announced he has purchased NBC's half of Miss Universe, taking sole ownership after the station refused to broadcast the pageant in July.
12 September 2015
Apple TV aims to capture 'cord cutters'The new Apple TV unveiled this week has the potential to do for television what iPhone did to mobile phones, while claiming a starring role in home entertainment.
11 September 2015
Clinton ex-staffer invokes right to silence over emailsThe former Hillary Clinton staffer who helped set up the private email server she used while secretary of state invoked his constitutional right to not answer questions before a US House committee.
Trump surges, Clinton losing to Sanders in Iowa: pollsBillionaire Donald Trump has extended his lead over the Republican presidential field, while Democratic overall frontrunner Hillary Clinton now trails underdog Bernie Sanders in the key early voting state of Iowa.
Hillary Clinton defends Iran nuclear accordDemocratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton expressed firm support for the nuclear accord with Iran, saying it was flawed but still "strong".