New York and Washington are on high alert this weekend as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches. Click to read more..

9/11 anniversary is this weekend, we take a look back and pay tribute to those who lost their lives 10 years ago.

Hurricane Irene is rapidly approaching the east coast of the United States today as millions batten down the hatches. Click to see more..

Temperatures have surged over parts of the US and Canada as a heatwave parks itself over large parts of both countries. Click to read more..

Gay marriage, or same-sex marriage as it is officially known, has been given a huge boost in the US as the New York state senate votes 33-29 to approve a bill in it's favour, click to see more..

The ex-IMF head, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has been granted bail by a New York judge after agreeing to stringent conditions, click to read more..

Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK) has informed the IMF (International Monetary Fund) that he is resigning with immediate effect from his position as Managing Director, click to read more..

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Khan (often known as just DSK) has been arrested in New York over allegations of sexual assault, click to read more..

President Obama has given a statement on TV that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Obama said that Bin Laden had been killed after a firefight by US forces in Pakistan, just outside Islamabad. Click to read more..

John Barry, the composer of the James Bond themes and known worldwide for his lush orchestral arrangements, has died of a heart attack at the age of 77. It is humbling to think that most people in the world would instantly recognise his work within a few bars of hearing it. The James Bond...

Apple announced this week record profits of $6 billion for the last quarter with record sales across it's product range. Click to see more..