Presidential Race

President-elect Donald Trump defends Russia outreach amid US intel criticism

US intelligence officials are convinced that Russia meddled in the presidential race. But that hasn't changed President-elect Donald Trump's call for warmer relations with Moscow.

Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton: What does Silicon Valley think of the US presidential candidates

The one thing that we’ve learned from this year’s US presidential elections, it’s the fact that Silicon Valley doesn’t want to see Trump in office.

US police should never have to face a madman, a racist with an assault weapon: Clinton

Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Tuesday for an end to racism and gun violence in the US during her first joint rally with primary rival Senator Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., in New Hampshire.

Trump is 'charismatic' and would change governance philosophy, say supporters

Donald Trump may have generated controversies right through his campaign trail but his supporters feel the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is "charismatic" and would change the philosophy of governance in the world's largest economy.

Trump gains an ally; appoints top Senator Sessions as his national security adviser

Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump has announced to appoint a top American Senator as head of his national security team.

US presidential race: Donald Trump wins in Nevada caucuses, rivals battle for second place

Donald Trump decisively won Nevada's Republican caucuses on Tuesday as his main rivals battled for second place in an increasingly urgent effort to slam the brakes on the Trump juggernaut.

US presidential elections 2016: Hillary Clinton's campaign airs its first television ads

Hillary Rodham Clinton is spending $2 million airing the first television ads of her presidential race in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Amid Republican criticism, Hillary Clinton defends family foundation

Hillary Rodham Clinton has found herself on the defensive during her first campaign visit to New Hampshire in the 2016 presidential contest, pushing back against Republican questions about foreign donations to her family foundation.

Afghanistan welcomes new president as NATO leaves after 13 years

NATO operations have scaled back rapidly and its combat mission will finish at the end of this year.

Key facts from Afghanistan's unity govt deal

Here are the key points from a leaked copy of the agreement, which will see Ghani become the next president and Abdullah nominating who takes up the new post of CEO.