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21 hours ago
Drone strikes in Pakistan have fallen sharply: NYT
President Obama embraced drone strikes in his first term, and the targeted killing of suspected terrorists has come to define his presidency.
President Obama embraced drone strikes in his first term, and the targeted killing of suspected terrorists has come to define his presidency.
3 days ago
Obama salutes Myanmar leader, warns on violence
President Barack Obama warned his Myanmar counterpart that violence against the country's Muslim minority must stop.
President Barack Obama warned his Myanmar counterpart that violence against the country's Muslim minority must stop.
15th May, 2013
Once a beacon, Obama under fire over civil liberties
He may have run for president on a civil liberties banner, but as US president Barack Obama has faced accusations of impinging on civil liberties.
He may have run for president on a civil liberties banner, but as US president Barack Obama has faced accusations of impinging on civil liberties.
10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
9th May, 2013
Obama administration weighs options for expanding wiretap laws
The Obama administration may seek to end a long-running debate over Internet wiretaps with proposed legislation.
The Obama administration may seek to end a long-running debate over Internet wiretaps with proposed legislation.
29th April, 2013
Obama’s bangs & the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
US President Barack Obama poked fun at the media, his critics and himself on Saturday at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, a star-filled…
US President Barack Obama poked fun at the media, his critics and himself on Saturday at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, a star-filled…
28th April, 2013
Obama pokes fun at himself, rivals at reporters’ dinner
President Barack Obama delivers humorous, self-deprecating speech at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
President Barack Obama delivers humorous, self-deprecating speech at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
21st March, 2013
Israeli settlements “counterproductive” to peace: Obama
Obama insisted that a two-state solution was still viable, but disappointed Palestinians by failing to take a clear stance on freezing settlement activity.
Obama insisted that a two-state solution was still viable, but disappointed Palestinians by failing to take a clear stance on freezing settlement activity.
20th March, 2013
Obama departs Washington for Israel visit
Barack Obama departed late Tuesday en route to Israel for a four-day trip to the Middle East.
Barack Obama departed late Tuesday en route to Israel for a four-day trip to the Middle East.
13th March, 2013
Hackers post ‘private data’ of Michelle Obama, FBI head
US authorities were investigating after hackers posted personal financial data belonging to First Lady Michelle Obama and the head of the FBI among others.
US authorities were investigating after hackers posted personal financial data belonging to First Lady Michelle Obama and the head of the FBI among others.
9th March, 2013
Obama to continue outreach to Republicans
US President Barack Obama expressed his determination to continue outreach to his Republican opponents in order to facilitate approval by Congress of his key agenda items.
US President Barack Obama expressed his determination to continue outreach to his Republican opponents in order to facilitate approval by Congress of his key agenda items.
5th March, 2013
White House says phone ‘jailbreaking’ should be legal
The White House said Monday it agrees with a citizen petition arguing that “jailbreaking” of mobile phones to allow users to switch carriers should be legal.
The White House said Monday it agrees with a citizen petition arguing that “jailbreaking” of mobile phones to allow users to switch carriers should be legal.
1st March, 2013
White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court filing
The court is to examine the issue to ban same-sex marriage at the end of March.
The court is to examine the issue to ban same-sex marriage at the end of March.
18th February, 2013
Thousands at climate rally in US call on Obama to reject Keystone pipeline
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the lone member of Congress to speak at the rally,said that Obama risked creating a “credibility gap” if he approved the pipeline.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the lone member of Congress to speak at the rally,said that Obama risked creating a “credibility gap” if he approved the pipeline.
13th February, 2013
US to help allies, be more open in fight on Al Qaeda
The US will help its allies confront an evolving Al Qaeda threat and be more transparent with the American people in the fight against terror groups, President Obama said.
The US will help its allies confront an evolving Al Qaeda threat and be more transparent with the American people in the fight against terror groups, President Obama said.
12th February, 2013
Obama may issue order Wednesday on defense against cyber attacks: sources
One of the White House's major goals is to improve information-sharing about attacks among private companies, and between companies and the government.
One of the White House's major goals is to improve information-sharing about attacks among private companies, and between companies and the government.
12th February, 2013
Obama to outline second term in State of the Union address
The US president has a narrow window to push through policies for the economy, immigration reform, and gun control.
The US president has a narrow window to push through policies for the economy, immigration reform, and gun control.
11th February, 2013
Obama extends thanks, prayers to departing pope
Obama is offering best wishes to the cardinals who will gather in mid-March to choose his successor, and says Roman Catholics play a key role in the US and abroad.
Obama is offering best wishes to the cardinals who will gather in mid-March to choose his successor, and says Roman Catholics play a key role in the US and abroad.
6th January, 2013
Obama to name Hagel for defense secretary
The choice will likely set up a confirmation battle in the Senate over whether the former Nebraska senator strongly supports key US ally Israel.
The choice will likely set up a confirmation battle in the Senate over whether the former Nebraska senator strongly supports key US ally Israel.
5th January, 2013
ANALYSIS: WHY GOOGLE NKOREA VISIT IRKS US
Google chief Eric Schmidt's plan to visit North Korea has put the Obama administration in an awkward position.
Google chief Eric Schmidt's plan to visit North Korea has put the Obama administration in an awkward position.
