An undated file image of Chelsea Manning. Photo: US Army via AP

World

Obama commutes Chelsea Manning's sentence

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Barack Obama has commuted the prison sentence of Chelsea Manning, the former US military intelligence analyst behind the biggest breach of classified materials in US history.

Opinion

Obama's inaction in Syria will tarnish his legacy forever

US President Barack Obama will leave the White House with a significant stain on his record, writes Scott Lucas.

World

Trump's triumphant Washington tour

President-elect Donald Trump has taken a triumphant tour of the nation’s capital, holding a cordial White House meeting with President Barack Obama, sketching out priorities with Republican congressional leaders and taking in the majestic view from where he’ll be sworn in to office.

World

Clinton and Obama promise unity

Donald Trump has put aside the celebrations and began planning his 73-day transition to the White House as rival Hillary Clinton promised to bury the bitterness of their long presidential race and work to unify a divided country.

Business

Australia, China and US to address steel glut

China and the United States will work with Australia to address the overproduction and dumping of steel.