We all know there will be a downturn, for we seem unable to escape the existence of the global economic cycle. But downturns, like upswings, vary in their timing and intensity

US president posts video of predecessor showing he did not say what was attributed to him

White House says it is important to 'engage in dialogue with all Venezuelans'

Former president implies White House is failing to 'stand up for American values and American ideals'

President brushes off predecessor's claims that he is 'capitalising on resentment'

The former president has resisted mentioning his successor directly over fears it would energise Mr Trump's support base - but views upcoming midterms as 'pivotal' for American democracy

The senator was remembered by colleagues who praised his service to the country both as a soldier and as a public servant

Alistair Burt also set to discuss nuclear deal as well as Islamic Republic's 'destabilising' activity in Syria and Yemen

Member of team intervenes as president complains of 'political censorship' by tech firms

As president resumes attacks on media and 'political censorship', 'volunteer' bodyguard sparks row by preventing journalist from photographing protester

Former US president posted his summer reading list a day after Trump made a sweeping remark about wanting to tackle 'vicious and violent' conflicts in Africa

He reflects on Madiba's life and the current state of inequality and justice around the world

Mr Obama is expected use the annual Nelson Mandela Lecture to highlight how the Nobel Peace Prize winner kept up his campaign against apartheid 

Mr Obama helped promote the launch of his half-sister's new sports, training and vocational centre in Kenya

Kremlin sees US president as 'a moron to take advantage of', believes one expert

Millennials aged 22 to 37 overwhelmingly backed the 44th president