Stars join family at Aretha Franklin funeral Detroit is biding a final goodbye to US music icon Aretha Franklin at her star-studded funeral this afternoon. Aretha Franklin • 31 Aug 18
Stars join family at Aretha Franklin funeral Detroit is biding a final goodbye to US music icon Aretha Franklin at her star-studded funeral this afternoon. Aretha Franklin • 31 Aug 18
Judge blocks Trump move against 'Dreamers' A US judge has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending an Obama-era programme that provided legal status to young immigrants who entered the country illegally as children. US • 10 Jan 18
Judge blocks Trump move against 'Dreamers' A US judge has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending an Obama-era programme that provided legal status to young immigrants who entered the country illegally as children. US • 10 Jan 18
Obama warns social media 'corroding civil discourse' Former US president Barack Obama told Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discourse", in what he said was his first interview since leaving the White House, aired today. Barack Obama • 29 Dec 17
Obama warns social media 'corroding civil discourse' Former US president Barack Obama told Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discourse", in what he said was his first interview since leaving the White House, aired today. Barack Obama • 29 Dec 17
Five former US presidents unite for benefit concert All five of the US's living former presidents took the stage last night at a benefit concert in Texas to raise money for victims of the hurricane-ravaged southern US and Caribbean. US • 22 Oct 17
Five former US presidents unite for benefit concert All five of the US's living former presidents took the stage last night at a benefit concert in Texas to raise money for victims of the hurricane-ravaged southern US and Caribbean. US • 22 Oct 17
Five former US presidents to attend relief concert All five of America's living former presidents will take to the stage later this month to help raise money for victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria World • 05 Oct 17
Five former US presidents to attend relief concert All five of America's living former presidents will take to the stage later this month to help raise money for victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria World • 05 Oct 17
No evidence for Trump's claim Obama wiretapped him The US Justice Department has confirmed there is no evidence to back up US President Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 election campaign. World • 03 Sep 17
No evidence for Trump's claim Obama wiretapped him The US Justice Department has confirmed there is no evidence to back up US President Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 election campaign. World • 03 Sep 17
Trump to rescind Obama restriction on police weapons US President Donald Trump has decided to lift restrictions imposed by his predecessor on the transfer of surplus military equipment to local police agencies. US • 28 Aug 17
Trump to rescind Obama restriction on police weapons US President Donald Trump has decided to lift restrictions imposed by his predecessor on the transfer of surplus military equipment to local police agencies. US • 28 Aug 17
US will join climate change talks during Paris exit The US State Department has officially informed the United Nations it will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, but left the door open to re-engaging if the terms improved for the United States. US • 05 Aug 17
US will join climate change talks during Paris exit The US State Department has officially informed the United Nations it will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, but left the door open to re-engaging if the terms improved for the United States. US • 05 Aug 17
Trump govt cancels Obama-led 'dreamer' policy The Trump administration has announced that it is cancelling an Obama-era policy to allow millions of illegal-immigrant parents of children born in the United States to stay in the country. US • 16 Jun 17
Trump govt cancels Obama-led 'dreamer' policy The Trump administration has announced that it is cancelling an Obama-era policy to allow millions of illegal-immigrant parents of children born in the United States to stay in the country. US • 16 Jun 17
'We can't hide behind a wall' - Obama Former US president Barack Obama told an audience in Berlin that prosperous nations could not "hide behind a wall" to shield themselves from the turmoil and poverty afflicting other countries. Europe • 25 May 17
'We can't hide behind a wall' - Obama Former US president Barack Obama told an audience in Berlin that prosperous nations could not "hide behind a wall" to shield themselves from the turmoil and poverty afflicting other countries. Europe • 25 May 17
Acting AG warned over Flynn before Trump fired her A former senior US law enforcement figure has said she warned President Donald Trump's White House in January about then-national security adviser Michael Flynn because she feared he could have been open to blackmail by Russia. Politics • 08 May 17
Acting AG warned over Flynn before Trump fired her A former senior US law enforcement figure has said she warned President Donald Trump's White House in January about then-national security adviser Michael Flynn because she feared he could have been open to blackmail by Russia. Politics • 08 May 17
Obama makes no mention of Trump in major appearance Former US president Barack Obama, making his first major appearance since leaving the White House, made no mention of his successor, Donald Trump. US • 24 Apr 17
Obama makes no mention of Trump in major appearance Former US president Barack Obama, making his first major appearance since leaving the White House, made no mention of his successor, Donald Trump. US • 24 Apr 17
Obama to attend Chicago event for young leaders Former US president Barack Obama has scheduled his first public event since leaving office. News • 21 Apr 17
Obama to attend Chicago event for young leaders Former US president Barack Obama has scheduled his first public event since leaving office. News • 21 Apr 17
'No evidence' Obama had wiretap on Trump Tower Senior US Democrats and Republicans have said they had seen no evidence to support President Donald Trump's claim that the Obama administration wiretapped his New York home and office building. US • 15 Mar 17
'No evidence' Obama had wiretap on Trump Tower Senior US Democrats and Republicans have said they had seen no evidence to support President Donald Trump's claim that the Obama administration wiretapped his New York home and office building. US • 15 Mar 17
WH almost certain Trump has not spoken to FBI chief White House spokesman Sean Spicer said he was almost certain President Donald Trump had not spoken to FBI Director James Comey about Mr Trump's claim, without evidence, that the previous administration wiretapped him during the 2016 campaign. Politics • 06 Mar 17
WH almost certain Trump has not spoken to FBI chief White House spokesman Sean Spicer said he was almost certain President Donald Trump had not spoken to FBI Director James Comey about Mr Trump's claim, without evidence, that the previous administration wiretapped him during the 2016 campaign. Politics • 06 Mar 17
White House asks Congress to probe if Obama ordered tap The White House has asked the US Congress to examine whether the Obama administration abused its investigative authority during the 2016 campaign, as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Russia's influence on the election. World • 07 Mar 17
White House asks Congress to probe if Obama ordered tap The White House has asked the US Congress to examine whether the Obama administration abused its investigative authority during the 2016 campaign, as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Russia's influence on the election. World • 07 Mar 17
Motion passed to give Obamas freedom of Dublin Dublin city councillors have passed a motion to grant the Freedom of the City to former US president Barack Obama and his wife, the former first lady Michelle. News • 06 Feb 17
Motion passed to give Obamas freedom of Dublin Dublin city councillors have passed a motion to grant the Freedom of the City to former US president Barack Obama and his wife, the former first lady Michelle. News • 06 Feb 17
Trump vows CIA support, hits media on crowd count US President Donald Trump has sought to mend fences with the CIA, telling officers he had their back after he criticised spy agencies for their investigation into Russian hacking. News • 23 Jan 17
Trump vows CIA support, hits media on crowd count US President Donald Trump has sought to mend fences with the CIA, telling officers he had their back after he criticised spy agencies for their investigation into Russian hacking. News • 23 Jan 17
Obama says justice has been served in Manning case President Barack Obama has defended his decision to commute the sentence of transgender army private Chelsea Manning, who was jailed for 35 years for handing classified US documents to WikiLeaks. News • 18 Jan 17
Obama says justice has been served in Manning case President Barack Obama has defended his decision to commute the sentence of transgender army private Chelsea Manning, who was jailed for 35 years for handing classified US documents to WikiLeaks. News • 18 Jan 17
Barack Obama commutes Chelsea Manning sentence US President Barack Obama has commuted the bulk of the Chelsea Manning's sentence just days before he leaves office. News • 17 Jan 17
Barack Obama commutes Chelsea Manning sentence US President Barack Obama has commuted the bulk of the Chelsea Manning's sentence just days before he leaves office. News • 17 Jan 17
Obama at the White House This Friday Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, taking over from Barack Obama who served as US President for eight years. World • 19 Jan 17
Obama at the White House This Friday Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, taking over from Barack Obama who served as US President for eight years. World • 19 Jan 17
Obama honours Biden in surprise ceremony Barack Obama has awarded Vice President Joe Biden with America's highest civilian honour in an emotional surprise ceremony at the White House. Barack Obama • 12 Jan 17
Obama honours Biden in surprise ceremony Barack Obama has awarded Vice President Joe Biden with America's highest civilian honour in an emotional surprise ceremony at the White House. Barack Obama • 12 Jan 17
Obama pushes US values in last speech as president With a final call of his campaign mantra "Yes We Can," President Barack Obama last night urged Americans to stand up for US values and reject discrimination as the United States transitions to the presidency of Republican Donald Trump. News • 11 Jan 17
Obama pushes US values in last speech as president With a final call of his campaign mantra "Yes We Can," President Barack Obama last night urged Americans to stand up for US values and reject discrimination as the United States transitions to the presidency of Republican Donald Trump. News • 11 Jan 17
Obama to make final speech as president Barack Obama will deliver his final speech as US President later today in his adopted hometown of Chicago. News • 10 Jan 17
Obama to make final speech as president Barack Obama will deliver his final speech as US President later today in his adopted hometown of Chicago. News • 10 Jan 17
Obama keen on return visit to Ireland - O'Malley The US Ambassador to Ireland has said President Barack Obama is planning a return visit to Ireland after he leaves the White House. News • 07 Jan 17
Obama keen on return visit to Ireland - O'Malley The US Ambassador to Ireland has said President Barack Obama is planning a return visit to Ireland after he leaves the White House. News • 07 Jan 17
