United States

July 28, 2016

Barack Obama offers full-throated support for Hillary Clinton’s bid to defeat Donald Trump

Republicans have painted Clinton as a Washington insider who would represent a "third term" for what they view as failed policies under Obama, elected to a second term in 2012.

July 28, 2016

July 28, 2016

Obama: Nobody ‘More Qualified’ Than Clinton

Democratic leaders pointed to the résumé of Hillary Clinton in campaigning for her presidency: “There has never been a man or a woman — not me, not Bill, nobody — more qualified,” President Obama said.

July 28, 2016

July 28, 2016

Pope Francis

A few years back, during a visit to the Kennedy Library in Boston, I bought a terrific children’s book called “So You Want to Be President?,” which contains all kinds of fun historical facts.

July 28, 2016

July 28, 2016

Embracing Clinton, Obama says she'll 'finish the job'

President Obama delivered an impassioned speech on Hillary Clinton's behalf during the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

July 28, 2016

July 27, 2016

US election: Trump 'encourages Russia to hack Clinton emails'

Donald Trump has "actively encouraged" foreign powers to hack his presidential rival Hillary Clinton, her camp says.

July 27, 2016

July 27, 2016

US election: Obama tells Democrats to be scared of Trump

Democrats should be "running scared" at the challenge posed by Donald Trump, President Obama has said.

July 27, 2016

July 27, 2016

Bill Clinton’s big omission from his speech at the Democratic National Convention

IT WAS a glowing tribute to his beloved wife, the woman who aims to make history by becoming President of the United States of America.

July 27, 2016

July 26, 2016

Hillary Clinton Becomes First Female Nominee of Major U.S. Political Party

Democrat Hillary Clinton has become the first woman in US history to be nominated for president by any major party.

July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

Democrats poised to make history with Hillary Clinton nomination

The former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state, will formally be installed as the head of her party in Philadelphia as she seeks to unite Democrats after a fractious primary against Bernie Sanders and to win a third consecutive White House term for her party.

July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

Sanders to 'Bernie or Bust' Movement: I'm Not With You

PHILADELPHIA -- The Bernie or Bust movement appears to have been busted by Bernie.

July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

The Unconventional Diaries: Bernie gets booed, but the band marches on

I still see my role here as trying to build bridges and mend fences so that we can unify the party.

July 26, 2016

July 25, 2016

Democrats flock to Philadelphia for nominating convention

The Democratic National Convention, which will officially nominate Hillary Clinton as the party’s presidential candidate, is underway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thousands of protesters are expected to rally outside, disgruntled with the party agenda.

July 25, 2016

July 25, 2016

Wasserman Schultz says she won't open convention

Confused about the Democratic National Committee email scandal? Here are five things to know.

July 25, 2016

July 25, 2016

Bernie Sanders to backers: 'We have got to elect Hillary Clinton'

Outgoing Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was booed off stage after she took the podium at a pre-convention breakfast in Philadelphia. Time

July 25, 2016

July 24, 2016

Why Sajid Tarar thinks Donald Trump is the leader Muslims need

WHILE Donald Trump has been calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, it seems the Republican candidate is gaining supporters in some of the most unlikely places.

July 24, 2016

July 24, 2016

Thousands of pro-Sanders, anti-fracking marchers hit streets

Throngs of Bernie Sanders supporters marched down a main thoroughfare to show their support of him and disdain for Hillary Clinton ahead of the convention.

July 24, 2016

July 24, 2016

Democratic National Convention: What to expect (and what to watch out for)

All eyes will be on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday as more than 4,000 delegates descend on the Wells Fargo Center to announce the Democratic presidential nominee.

July 24, 2016