Obama due to meet with Ukrainian prime minister as Crimea tension continues

Fugitive Yanukovich expected to give press conference in Russia today

EU and IMF pledge financial aid for country in turmoil and facing bankruptcy

Obama administration suspects Russians are behind leaked recording

US president determined to push ahead with legislative plans on income inequality and the environment

Whistleblower could be offered deal if he engages ‘in conversation’, says Holder

Proposal allows for transfer of prisoners from facility back to their home countries

Tensions have spiked since Beijing announced air defense zone over disputed islands

NSA’s Gen Keith Alexander says it’s more important to defend nation than let it be attacked

One side of US president’s official residence lit up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Abductions are believed to be first involving America citizens in that region for two years

Merkel tells Obama ‘spying on friends is not acceptable at all’

Republican leaders concede defeat in healthcare legislation battle

Move signals new willingness to break ongoing standoff

Stalemate between White House and Republicans has pushed government shutdown into a tenth day

US president urges Boehner to hold simple vote to end partial government shutdown

As the US federal shutdown enters its second week, China says a US default would damage its investments

US shutdown continues as Republicans refuse to drop opposition to ‘Obamacare’

Republican-led Congress approves funding on condition Obamacare delayed

Government shutdown would be blamed almost equally on Obama and Republicans