Karine Jean-Pierre named new White House press secretary
Biden promotes former political analyst who will be first black woman to take role
Coronavirus Delta mutation represents over 80% of all US cases
Health officials in United States reiterate calls for Americans to avail of vaccination
Biden praises Cuban protesters for ‘bravely asserting rights’
Thousands took to the streets of the socialist country in anti-government protests
US drawing up Belarus sanctions after forced landing of Ryanair plane
White House suspends agreement allowing shared airspace and calls for investigation
George Floyd’s family meet Joe Biden on the anniversary of his death
Relative’s of black man killed by police officer call for ‘meaningful’ legislation reform
Biden’s support for Israel-Hamas ceasefire seen as significant shift
US reluctance until now to urge ceasefire seen as way of giving Israelis time to go after Hamas
Joe Biden to visit UK in June but ‘no current plans’ for Ireland stop
US president to attend G7 in England and Nato summit in Brussels on first overseas trip
Biden to announce huge infrastructure plan in Pittsburgh
US to follow $1.9tn coronavirus package with $3tn-plus support for roads, rail and energy
Kamala Harris calls on Congress to act on changing gun laws
US Wrap: Vice-president says legislation will have more impact than executive orders
US dampens expectations of sending vaccine stocks overseas
Clinical trial results push AstraZeneca closer to FDA approval amid fears of cases growing
US to send vaccine stockpile to Mexico, Canada, dashing EU hopes
Some 4 million AstraZeneca doses EU sought expected to go to US neighbours
White House defends policy as migrants at border increase
Biden seeks to retain focus on vaccine rollout and relief plan despite Republican criticism
House of Representatives expected to approve Biden’s massive stimulus package
Congressional approval of plan would mark a significant achievement for president
White House and Republican governors clash over easing of restrictions
Americans warned not to lower guard as vaccinations rolled out across states
Khashoggi’s fiancee says Saudi prince must be ‘punished’
US intelligence report finds Saudi crown prince approved of the journalist’s killing
White House says Texas winter storm likely due to climate change
State’s governor initially blamed crisis on efforts to transition to green energy sources
Biden team says Trump’s China trade deal ‘under review’
China has struggled to keep pace with its purchasing commitments under agreement
US State Department refuses to be drawn on Adams criticism
SF leader’s meeting with deputy secretary of state sidelined due to welfare reform talks
Israeli-Palestinian peace process ‘at standstill’
US says onus is on Netanyahu and Abbas to ‘figure out what comes next’ after talks stall
US says Russia hasn’t created environment for Ukraine diplomacy
Obama due to meet with Ukrainian prime minister as Crimea tension continues
US embassies to reopen after al-Qaeda terror alert
Embassy in Yemen will stay shut amid security concerns
Egypt braced for more protests
Clashes have resulted in over 90 deaths in the week following overthrow of Mursi
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