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1st May, 2013
Obama cautious but hints at eventual action on Syria
Obama warned against a rush to judgment on chemical weapons in Syria, but said proof of their use would trigger a “rethink” of his reluctance to use military force.
Obama warned against a rush to judgment on chemical weapons in Syria, but said proof of their use would trigger a “rethink” of his reluctance to use military force.
27th April, 2013
Ex-French president top gift giver to Obama family
The Sarkozys gave the Obamas more than $41,000 worth of gifts, becoming the most prolific foreign gift-givers to the first family.
The Sarkozys gave the Obamas more than $41,000 worth of gifts, becoming the most prolific foreign gift-givers to the first family.
10th April, 2013
Obama campaign, Bieber Internet ad score Webby award nominations
Obama's social media election campaign and Justin Bieber's fragrance launch score Webby Awards nominations.
Obama's social media election campaign and Justin Bieber's fragrance launch score Webby Awards nominations.
7th April, 2013
Kerry to press Turkey on Israel ties, Syrian border, Iraq
John Kerry will press Turkey to quickly normalize relations with Israel, keep its border with Syria open to refugees and improve ties with Iraq.
John Kerry will press Turkey to quickly normalize relations with Israel, keep its border with Syria open to refugees and improve ties with Iraq.
4th April, 2013
Gun measures okayed in US state where children shot
The governor of the US state where 20 young children were shot dead, is expected to sign a law putting in place some of the country's strictest gun control laws.
The governor of the US state where 20 young children were shot dead, is expected to sign a law putting in place some of the country's strictest gun control laws.
4th April, 2013
White House to sway to the sounds of Memphis soul
It's the 10th installment of the ''In Performance at the White House'' series.
It's the 10th installment of the ''In Performance at the White House'' series.
3rd April, 2013
US has ‘real concerns’ about Egypt: Kerry
“We have put a series of real choices to the government of Egypt, but in the end they have to make those choices,” Kerry told reporters.
“We have put a series of real choices to the government of Egypt, but in the end they have to make those choices,” Kerry told reporters.
19th March, 2013
World powers, Iran hold fresh exchange on nuclear proposals
Experts from the five permanent UNSC members plus Germany “had technical discussions with Iran,” said a spokesman for EU foreign policy.
Experts from the five permanent UNSC members plus Germany “had technical discussions with Iran,” said a spokesman for EU foreign policy.
16th March, 2013
Netanyahu seals govt deal ahead of deadline, Obama
The Israeli prime minister signed deals with key coalition partners on Friday, forming a new government just before a deadline and a milestone visit by President Barack Obama.
The Israeli prime minister signed deals with key coalition partners on Friday, forming a new government just before a deadline and a milestone visit by President Barack Obama.
14th March, 2013
Pope Francis: the 266th pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history
Compiled news of the new pope, who is welcomed by world leaders and organisations as he runs his papacy.
Compiled news of the new pope, who is welcomed by world leaders and organisations as he runs his papacy.
12th March, 2013
Obama meets with Arab-American leaders ahead of Israel trip
President Barack Obama meets with members of the Arab-American community at the White House.
President Barack Obama meets with members of the Arab-American community at the White House.
8th March, 2013
Bill Clinton urges repeal of US gay marriage ban
Bill Clinton impels the US Supreme Court to overturn a bill signed by him in 1996, which defined marriage as a union between a man and woman, citing it discriminatory.
Bill Clinton impels the US Supreme Court to overturn a bill signed by him in 1996, which defined marriage as a union between a man and woman, citing it discriminatory.
7th March, 2013
World powers warned against repeating Iraq scenario
Ex-UN Inspector Hans Blix has urged world powers to avoid committing the same error by going to war against Iran based on fears that it is developing nuclear weapons.
Ex-UN Inspector Hans Blix has urged world powers to avoid committing the same error by going to war against Iran based on fears that it is developing nuclear weapons.
2nd March, 2013
Obama blames Republicans for ‘dumb’ cuts
“These cuts will hurt our economy, will cost us jobs,” Obama said, on the day $85 billion in cuts go into force after lawmakers failed to reach a deficit-cutting deal.
“These cuts will hurt our economy, will cost us jobs,” Obama said, on the day $85 billion in cuts go into force after lawmakers failed to reach a deficit-cutting deal.
26th February, 2013
US Senate panel backs Lew nomination for Treasury
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Barack Obama's choice of Jacob Lew to be Treasury secretary.
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Barack Obama's choice of Jacob Lew to be Treasury secretary.
23rd February, 2013
Nato may station up to 12,000 troops in post-2014 Afghanistan
There has been uncertainty over the US role as Washington and Kabul negotiate an accord on the legal status of US troops after 2014.
There has been uncertainty over the US role as Washington and Kabul negotiate an accord on the legal status of US troops after 2014.
17th February, 2013
US seeks closer relations with Pakistan
The United States seeks to boost its relationship with Pakistan, though it is committed to winding up its combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of next year.
The United States seeks to boost its relationship with Pakistan, though it is committed to winding up its combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of next year.
12th February, 2013
Obama to announce pullout of 34,000 troops from Afghanistan
It marks the next phase in the Obama administration's plans to formally finish the war by the end of 2014.
It marks the next phase in the Obama administration's plans to formally finish the war by the end of 2014.
2nd February, 2013
Clinton formally resigns as US secretary of state
In a letter sent to President Obama on Friday, Clinton thanked her former foe for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination for the opportunity to serve in his administration.
In a letter sent to President Obama on Friday, Clinton thanked her former foe for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination for the opportunity to serve in his administration.
26th January, 2013
Obama names foreign policy aide McDonough new chief of staff
Calling him a hard worker pulling “all-nighters,” Obama said Denis McDonough had played a key role in every national security decision of his administration.
Calling him a hard worker pulling “all-nighters,” Obama said Denis McDonough had played a key role in every national security decision of his administration.
