Obama hails progress in fight against Islamic State in Iraq
President Barack Obama hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House and hailed the US-backed Iraqi forces' progress against the IS group.
IMF to 'closely' examine currency swings: German source
Top finance officials from the world's leading economies are keeping a close eye on exchange rate swings and will discuss developments in China's currency.
Pepsi ousts Coke as NBA sponsor; Coke takes soccer play
PepsiCo will replace Coca-Cola as the official beverage partner of the National Basketball Association, while Coke has teamed up with Major League Soccer.
Hillary's in, but what role for Bill?
Hillary Clinton has put an end to speculation about one question: Yes, she's running for president. But that leaves another: What role has she in mind for her husband Bill?
Rare Turing notebook sells for $1m in New York
A long-lost notebook owned by British mathematician and World War II code breaker Alan Turing sold at auction in New York on Monday for $1 million.
Obama's endorsement of Clinton 'not automatic'
Barack Obama will not automatically endorse Hillary Clinton's presidential bid, the White House said.
Smartphone device may help diagnose cancer
A new device that can be added to a smartphone may be able to accurately and cheaply diagnose cancer, a technology which could be useful in remote areas.
Hillary Clinton: 'I'm running for president'
Hillary Clinton launched her bid to become the first woman to win the White House, and announced a campaign tour to showcase her support for "everyday Americans."
Candidate Clinton quits Clinton Foundation
Fresh from launching her new presidential bid Sunday, Hillary Clinton left the board of the family foundation led by her husband, ex-president Bill Clinton.
'Game of Thrones' episodes leak on the Internet: HBO
Already the most pirated show in television history, HBO's fantasy epic Games of Thrones was hit by a new leak Sunday.
Don't interfere with Iran talks, Kerry urges Congress
Secretary of State John Kerry will this week defend an emerging deal intended to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Historic Summit of Americas starts with Obama, Castro
US President Barack Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro stood with other regional leaders at the start of a historic Summit of the Americas.
Kerry calls for immediate release of Chinese feminists
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Beijing to immediately release five feminists who were detained ahead of International Women's Day.
Clinton to launch White House bid on Sunday: media
Hillary Clinton is poised to officially launch her 2016 presidential campaign this weekend, setting the stage for a bruising election battle.
Obama zings Latin America over economic visions
US President Barack Obama zinged Latin American leaders who have not moved beyond the economic dogma that defined the Cold War era.
Penalty phase of Boston bombings trial starts April 21
The sentencing phase of the Boston bombings trial, which will condemn convicted killer Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death or life imprisonment, will begin on April 21.
Pentagon chief vows to deploy 'best' US weaponry to Asia
Defence Secretary Ashton Carter promised that the US would deploy state of the art weaponry in Asia, including the latest stealth bombers and cyber warfare units.
'Game of Thrones' makes an epic return
Welcome to season five of the cult TV series "Game of Thrones," which premieres Sunday worldwide to a rapturous global following.
Obama advised to take Cuba off terror list
US President Barack Obama has been advised by aides to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Smartphones boost US teen connections: survey
It's not just your imagination: most American teenagers are online or on their smartphones every day, and many are almost continually connected.