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11th May, 2013
White House offices reopened after brief evacuation
White House offices were evacuated briefly on Saturday when an electrical transformer near the West Wing malfunctioned and set off a smoke alarm.
White House offices were evacuated briefly on Saturday when an electrical transformer near the West Wing malfunctioned and set off a smoke alarm.
10th May, 2013
Cameron, Putin discuss Syria amid new push to end war
David Cameron arrived in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks on Syria with Vladimir Putin to find a way to end the two-year civil war.
David Cameron arrived in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks on Syria with Vladimir Putin to find a way to end the two-year civil war.
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…
15th April, 2013
White House says audit of Venezuela election necessary
The White House said it was necessary and prudent to audit Venezuela's close election after a narrow victory by Nicholas Maduro, the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez's chosen successor.
The White House said it was necessary and prudent to audit Venezuela's close election after a narrow victory by Nicholas Maduro, the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez's chosen successor.
6th April, 2013
Obama to host Mideast allies for talks on Syria
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
22nd March, 2013
‘Olympus Has Fallen’ for the White House in film thriller
Nasty North Korean militia attacks the White House (code name, Olympus) and takes the president - how exciting.
Nasty North Korean militia attacks the White House (code name, Olympus) and takes the president - how exciting.
12th March, 2013
White House rejects Karzai’s charges
The White House strongly rejected allegations from Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the United States was colluding with the Taliban to justify the presence of US troops in the country.
The White House strongly rejected allegations from Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the United States was colluding with the Taliban to justify the presence of US troops in the country.
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.
20th January, 2013
Obama sworn in for second term
US President Barack Obama was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts for a second term in office on Sunday in a brief, intimate private ceremony at the White House.
US President Barack Obama was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts for a second term in office on Sunday in a brief, intimate private ceremony at the White House.
13th January, 2013
US close to meeting objective of Afghan war, says Obama
“And our core objective, the reason we went to war in the first place, is now within reach: ensuring that Al Qaeda can never again use Afghanistan to launch attacks against America,” Obama said.
“And our core objective, the reason we went to war in the first place, is now within reach: ensuring that Al Qaeda can never again use Afghanistan to launch attacks against America,” Obama said.
10th January, 2013
US plays tough with Karzai on Afghan troops
US officials plan a mix of hardball negotiating and flattery during a visit by Afghan President Hamid Karzai as Obama decides how deeply to cut forces in America's longest war.
US officials plan a mix of hardball negotiating and flattery during a visit by Afghan President Hamid Karzai as Obama decides how deeply to cut forces in America's longest war.
8th January, 2013
Obama to host Afghan president Friday at White House
US President will host Hamid Karzai for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
US President will host Hamid Karzai for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
1st January, 2013
US Senate approves deal on ‘fiscal cliff’ crisis
The White House and top Republicans struck a dramatic deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and postpone automatic spending cuts that had threatened to send the US economy into recession.
The White House and top Republicans struck a dramatic deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and postpone automatic spending cuts that had threatened to send the US economy into recession.
5th December, 2012
No evidence Iran drone claim is true: US
The White House said Tuesday it had no evidence that Iran's claim to have captured a US drone spy plane was true.
The White House said Tuesday it had no evidence that Iran's claim to have captured a US drone spy plane was true.
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 October, 2012
US offers to work with Pakistan
Praising Malala Yousufzai as a symbol of courage and determination, the White House has said that it’s committed to working with the Pakistani people for a better future.
Praising Malala Yousufzai as a symbol of courage and determination, the White House has said that it’s committed to working with the Pakistani people for a better future.
8th October, 2012
Don’t forget us in Afghan transition, women plead
The fear is that once international troops have left women's rights could all too quickly be ignored again.
The fear is that once international troops have left women's rights could all too quickly be ignored again.
4th October, 2012
Damage control for Obama after lackluster debate against Romney
President Obama appeared every inch the battered incumbent, drained by four painful years, apparently playing it safe because, until Wednesday at least, he was winning.
President Obama appeared every inch the battered incumbent, drained by four painful years, apparently playing it safe because, until Wednesday at least, he was winning.
