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16th April, 2013
Boston attacks ‘cowardly’ act of terror: Obama
President Obama on Tuesday branded the Boston bombings a “cowardly” act of terror, but said it was still unclear if a foreign or domestic group or individual was behind the attacks.
President Obama on Tuesday branded the Boston bombings a “cowardly” act of terror, but said it was still unclear if a foreign or domestic group or individual was behind the attacks.
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2nd March, 2013
Obama: A lame-duck president?
The window of opportunity is very short and several months before the midterm elections, second term presidents may be at risk of relegation.
The window of opportunity is very short and several months before the midterm elections, second term presidents may be at risk of relegation.
19th February, 2013
Top US general to retire, not take Nato job: Obama
President Obama said that General John Allen will retire and therefore not accept the top job at Nato, as he seeks to take care of his family after a 19-month tour in Afghanistan.
President Obama said that General John Allen will retire and therefore not accept the top job at Nato, as he seeks to take care of his family after a 19-month tour in Afghanistan.
29th January, 2013
US Senate panel approves Kerry nomination
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved President Obama's choice of Sen. John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved President Obama's choice of Sen. John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.
24th January, 2013
US foreign policy more than troops and drones: Kerry
John Kerry has been tapped by President Obama to take over as secretary of state from Hillary Clinton, who is leaving office after a four-year term.
John Kerry has been tapped by President Obama to take over as secretary of state from Hillary Clinton, who is leaving office after a four-year term.
22nd January, 2013
First couple waltz at inaugural ball
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama danced at yesterday's Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball where many prominent celebrities performed.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama danced at yesterday's Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball where many prominent celebrities performed.
21st January, 2013
Some facts about US presidential inaugurations
President Barack Obama will celebrate his public inauguration ceremony on Monday as he starts his second term in office.
President Barack Obama will celebrate his public inauguration ceremony on Monday as he starts his second term in office.
19th December, 2012
Obama ‘actively supportive’ of assault weapons ban
White House spokesman Jay Carney says Obama would also support legislation to close the gun show ''loophole,'' which allows people to buy guns from private dealers without background checks.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says Obama would also support legislation to close the gun show ''loophole,'' which allows people to buy guns from private dealers without background checks.
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10th November, 2012
Obama and Pakistan: Personal likes do not influence policies
“Interviewing US President Obama for Dawn in June 2009 was a window into the lives of those who live in a fishbowl.”
“Interviewing US President Obama for Dawn in June 2009 was a window into the lives of those who live in a fishbowl.”
29th October, 2012
Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it turns toward US coast
US President Obama cancelled an appearance in the key Florida state, returning instead to the White House to steer a huge US government relief effort.
US President Obama cancelled an appearance in the key Florida state, returning instead to the White House to steer a huge US government relief effort.
14th October, 2012
People turning against Taliban: US
Incidents like the Taliban attack on Malala Yousufzai do galvanise popular opinion against the militants, says the US State Department.
Incidents like the Taliban attack on Malala Yousufzai do galvanise popular opinion against the militants, says the US State Department.
13th August, 2012
Obama cheers ‘mind-boggling’ Mars mission
Hailing Nasa's ''mind-boggling'' Mars landing of the Curiosity rover, President Obama urged the scientists operating the craft on Monday to phone home immediately if they find any extra-terrestrials.
Hailing Nasa's ''mind-boggling'' Mars landing of the Curiosity rover, President Obama urged the scientists operating the craft on Monday to phone home immediately if they find any extra-terrestrials.
8th August, 2012
US sweetens Taliban proposal in peace talks revival bid
The US has sweetened a proposed deal under which it would transfer Taliban's Gitmo detainees in exchange for a US soldier held by Taliban allies in Pakistan.
The US has sweetened a proposed deal under which it would transfer Taliban's Gitmo detainees in exchange for a US soldier held by Taliban allies in Pakistan.
29th July, 2012
Policy of seeking strategic depth has changed, US told
Pakistan doesn’t have the option of “walking away from” Afghanistan, the way the US may end up doing, Ambassador Sherry Rehman told a meeting.
Pakistan doesn’t have the option of “walking away from” Afghanistan, the way the US may end up doing, Ambassador Sherry Rehman told a meeting.
20th June, 2012
US probe calls for punishment of troops in Quran burning
A US military investigation has recommended disciplinary action for up to seven troops over their role in the burning of Qurans at a base in Afghanistan.
A US military investigation has recommended disciplinary action for up to seven troops over their role in the burning of Qurans at a base in Afghanistan.
24th May, 2012
‘I would vote for President Obama’: Castro’s niece
Mariela Castro, the daughter of President Raul Castro, advocated the loosening of US-Cuba travel restrictions.
Mariela Castro, the daughter of President Raul Castro, advocated the loosening of US-Cuba travel restrictions.
26th April, 2012
Panetta memo records Obama order to ‘get Bin Laden’
The order to “go in and get Bin Laden” was made public Thursday, as recorded in a memo scribbled by Leon Panetta shortly after the decision was made.
The order to “go in and get Bin Laden” was made public Thursday, as recorded in a memo scribbled by Leon Panetta shortly after the decision was made.
19th April, 2012
Obama orders probe into desecration of bodies by soldiers
The photos were taken in 2010 and show a soldier with the hand of a dead militant on his shoulder and another with soldiers holding the legs of a corpse.
The photos were taken in 2010 and show a soldier with the hand of a dead militant on his shoulder and another with soldiers holding the legs of a corpse.
16th April, 2012
Labour Party suspends Lord Nazir Ahmed over Obama ‘bounty’
Ahmed denied the comments but spoke out against Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Ahmed denied the comments but spoke out against Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
25th March, 2012
Obama visits DMZ ahead of nuclear summit
The US president spoke briefly outside the Demilitarized Zone, the buffer zone separating North and South Korea.
The US president spoke briefly outside the Demilitarized Zone, the buffer zone separating North and South Korea.
