The run-up to the first TV debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has been marked by some of the bitterest exchanges between US presidential rivals of modern times. The much-anticipated first face-to-face encounter did produce some testy moments. Both candidates emerged sounding positive and claiming victory.

Wall Street was lower in early trading on Monday, just hours ahead of the first debate between US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Donald Trump has, once again, sparked controversy on the campaign trail.

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has cancelled a two-day campaign trip to California, after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

New York (USA) - Hillary Clinton says she is now “feeling great”, after leaving a 9/11 commemoration in New York early and heading to her daughter Chelsea’s apartment.

New York (USA) - Donald Trump has continued to show signs of trying to reach out to new supporters he’ll need if he is to beat Hillary Clinton to the White House.

The US presidential campaign has taken another personal turn.

Speaking at a rally in Virginia US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has laid out some more controversial foreign policy stances.

President Barack Obama has once again spoken out against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, saying that he is “woefully unprepared” to serve as leader.

Hillary Clinton says she has cracked the glass ceiling by becoming the first woman nominated as  presidential candidate by a major party.