Obama to North Carolina voters: ‘Fate of the republic rests on your shoulders

Obama to North Carolina voters: ‘Fate of the republic rests on your shoulders

Campaigning for his former secretary of state and Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton, US President Barack Obama told a crowd of over 16,000 people in North Carolina that the fate of the country rested on their shoulders. North Carolina is an important battleground, where the president wooed young voters as well as the states African-American population. Nov 3, 2016
President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama belted out the song Purple Rain as he handed treats to a child dressed as Prince at the White House trick or treat party on 31 October. President Obama and Michelle Obama greeted thousands of children for the holiday event, starting off with a dance to Michael Jacksons song Thriller. The Obamas then handed out sweets to the children who were mostly pupils from local schools or children from military families. Nov 1, 2016
Philippines: Duterte says God warned him off swearing

Philippines: Duterte says God warned him off swearing

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to stop swearing, saying that god threatened to bring his plane down during a flight from Japan if he did not. The controversial former mayor has told Obama to go to hell, called UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon a devil and said f**k you twice to the European Union, while raising his middle finger. Oct 28, 2016
US Election 2016: What you need to know

US Election 2016: What you need to know

IBTimes UK runs down all the information you need to know ahead of the US Election on 8 November, including what time results will be in, which states are most important, and what date either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be inaugurated. Oct 27, 2016