Us Presidential Election
Obama talks up TPP as Clinton, Trump cool on deal
Barack Obama and Singapore's Prime Minister have made sales pitches for the benefits of a Trans-Pacific trade deal, but the US election could throw the deal into doubt. Audio
Trump 'unfit' for president - Obama
Presidential nominee Donald Trump is unfit to be president and the Republican Party should pull their support, President Barack Obama says.
US election: Trump calls Clinton 'the devil'
Republican candidate Donald Trump has called Democratic rival Hillary Clinton "the devil", in the face of continuing fire from within his own party.
The Simpsons mock Trump, endorse Clinton
Hillary Clinton has won more high-profile backing, as Marge and Homer Simpson agree to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee. Video
Clinton strikes upbeat tone in acceptance speech
Hillary Clinton has formally accepted the Democrats' presidential nomination, making history as the first woman to lead a major party ticket in the US. Video
In contrast to Trump, Obama lays out optimistic vision for US
US President Barack Obama has given full-hearted support to Hillary Clinton in her bid to become the country's first woman president.
Trump urges Russia to dig up Clinton's emails
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has sparked a fresh controversy by calling on Russia to find and make public the emails of his Democratic rival.
Toby & Toby on the Democratic jamboree and Clinton's challenge
Opinion - Toby Manhire and Toby Morris on the Democratic jamboree and Hillary Clinton's challenge.
Clinton secures Democrats' nomination
Hillary Clinton is the official Democratic Party presidential candidate - and the first woman presidential nominee of a major American political party.
Decoding the Conventions
Analysis - This US election is unlike any other, and the Democratic and Republican conventions have also been unusual, as Phil Smith explains.
US election: Sanders urges supporters to back his former rival
Former US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has urged Democrats to back Hillary Clinton in his second speech at the party's convention.
Democrat chair resigns amid leaked email row
US Democratic party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz has resigned amid a furore over leaked emails.
Clinton picks Tim Kaine as running mate
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has announced Virginia senator Tim Kaine as her running mate for this year's US Presidential Election.
Trump promises to make America 'safer'
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has vowed to confront and repel what he says are multiple threats facing the US.
Trump staff writer: 'This was my mistake'
A speechwriter has taken responsibility for parts of a speech given by Melania Trump that drew accusations of plagiarism.
'Today has been a very, very special day': Republicans formally nominate Trump
Donald Trump has formally secured the Republican Party's nomination for the White House.
Melania Trump accused of plagiarising Michelle Obama in convention speech
Donald Trump's wife, Melania, takes centre stage at the Republican Convention but faces accusations of copying a 2008 speech by Michelle Obama.
Trump chooses Pence as running mate
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen Indiana governor Mike Pence to be his vice-presidential running mate.
Clinton warns of 'Trump recession' in economy speech
Hillary Clinton warns of a disaster for the US economy if Republican rival Donald Trump wins the White House.
Trump fires top campaign aide
The campaign manager for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is to leave his job.