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US consistent on need for free, fair elections in Bangladesh: White House
The United States has reiterated its call for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh.
Biden nominates first human rights envoy for N Korea since 2017
The White House on Tuesday nominated a special envoy for human rights in North Korea, moving to fill a post that has been empty since 2017 amid debate over how rights issues fit with efforts to counter Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme..President Joe Biden nominated Julie Turner, a lon
USA's AI Bill of Rights: what you need to know
Made official in October this year, this AI Bill of Rights is based on five key principles identified by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Biden tests Covid positive
US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing "very mild symptoms," the White House said.
PM Hasina invites US President Biden to Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden has been invited to visit Bangladesh.
White House declines to attend impeachment hearing
US President Donald Trump's attorney says that the White House will not participate in congressional hearings set for Wednesday that will consider passing impeachment articles against the president.
White House asked for options to strike Iran: Source
The White House’s national security team last fall asked the Pentagon to provide it with options for striking Iran after a group of militants aligned with Tehran fired mortars into an area in Baghdad that is home to the US Embassy, a source familiar with the matter says.
US Democrats maneuver to end govt shutdown
Democrats in the US House of Representatives plan to vote on a funding package to end the 10-day-old partial US government shutdown, without providing the $5 billion President Donald Trump has demands for a US-Mexico border wall.
White House under fire for barring CNN reporter from event
The White House was under fire for barring a CNN reporter from attending an event with the president, allegedly for having asked questions that officials objected to.
Trump wins Nevada Republican caucuses: US networks
Donald Trump wins Tuesday's Republican presidential caucuses in Nevada, giving the billionaire businessman his third straight win in the race for the White House.
US Democrats spar on gun control
Candidates for the Democratic race for the White House clash on gun control and healthcare in their liveliest TV debate so far.
[WATCH] When Seinfeld took Obama on a car ride
Seinfeld kicks off the seventh season of his web series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" with an interview with Obama at the White House grounds.
Modi has clear vision for India, Obama feels: White House
US President Barack Obama has found a politician who is honest and has a clear vision for India in PM Narendra Modi, with whom he has held meetings on several occasions, says The White House according to Times of India.
New IS video threatens attack on White House
Islamic State militants release a video threatening the White House with suicide bombings and car blasts and vowing to conduct more attacks on France.
Obama welcomes trick-or-treaters at Halloween event
The White House welcomed flocks of costumed children to its annual Halloween event where President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, gave out candy and fruit bars.
Obama urges Pakistan to avoid raising nuclear tensions with new weapons
U.S. President Barack Obama urges Pakistan to avoid developments in its nuclear weapons programme that could increase risks and instability.
US pours scorn on Assad Moscow trip
The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Clinton attacks rival Sanders on gun laws
Hillary Clinton attacks her main rival Bernie Sanders on gun laws at the Democratic presidential debate.
Turkey in mourning after blast
Turkey is beginning three days of mourning after two blasts at a peace rally in the capital Ankara killed at least 95 people on Saturday, the deadliest ever such attack in Turkey.
