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Impulsive Trump does not understand Russian threat -CIA chief

The CIA's outgoing director has said Donald Trump lacks a full understanding of the threat Moscow poses to the United States.

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Leo Varadkar: Trump would be welcomed to Ireland

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White House staffing woes no worse than previous presidents

world

Trump Tower besieged as President-elect continues to plan administration

world

Stage set for Obama to make history

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Obama takes the slow train to Washington

Biden pledges Afghan help

US vice president-elect Joe Biden promised US support for Afghanistan’s struggle against terrorism, drugs and corruption, in a surprise visit to southern Kandahar and Helmand provinces.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2009

Obama’s daughters begin new school in DC

PRESIDENT-ELECT Barack Obama’s two daughters have checked into their new school in Washington.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2009

US economy 'could see biggest plunge since 1982'

Experts are warning that economic activity in the longest US recession in 25 years could plunge as much as 6% this quarter – the largest decline since 1982.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2008

Clinton gets leading role in team Obama

Barack Obama promised new leadership in a troubled world, announcing a strong-willed national security team headed by Hillary Clinton, who fought him long and bitterly for the presidency, and Robert Gates, the man who has been running two wars for George Bush.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2008

Obama confirms Geithner as new treasury secretary

President-elect Barack Obama named the president of the New York Federal Reserve as his treasury secretary today.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2008

Obama set to name Fed president as treasury chief

US President-elect Barack Obama intends to name the president of the New York Federal Reserve as his treasury secretary to confront the country’s intense economic turmoil, senior Democratic officials said. The stock market soared on the news.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2008