Clintons to attend Trump inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Falling in line with tradition, Bill and Hillary Clinton plan to attend Donald Trump's inauguration. It's a decision that will put...
Trump picks Exxon chief Rex Tillerson for secretary of state
(BBC)President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, Rex Tillerson, as his choice for US secretary of state.
In a statement, Mr...
Up to 10 dead in Texas school shooting
(BBC) Between eight and 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Texas high school, say police.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told...
Pakistan overcome Bravo epic for thrilling win
Pakistan's bowlers held their nerve to seize a 56-run win over West Indies after an intense, attritional fifth day in Dubai, in which Darren...
US implements tighter sanctions on Cuba
The US government announced additional sanctions and travel restrictions on Cuba Wednesday, following up on an announcement by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Among...
UK Minister urges GECOM to make declaration based on certified recount
Calls continue to mount for the Guyana Elections Commission to make a declaration based on the results emanating from the national recount, which was...
CIA reveals its secret briefings to Presidents Nixon and Ford
(CNN) In the last few weeks the two presidential nominees have received their initial intelligence briefings. Although the experience must have been different...
Trump rolls back access to free birth control
(BBC) Donald Trump's government has issued a ruling that allows employers to opt out of providing free birth control to millions of Americans.
The rule...
New UK five pound note: Not suitable for vegetarians
By Lucy Hooker Business reporter, BBC News
(BBC) The UK's new fiver has won many fans since it was launched in September.
It's tough. It doesn't...
Obama: ‘I’m with her’
President Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton in video
(CNN) President Barack Obama endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a web video this afternoon...