Tag: barack obama
Obama’s consequential presidency draws to a close
History will remember Barack Obama as America’s first black president. But his eight years in office have redefined America’s role in the world and...
Barack Obama’s workout playlist includes Beyonce, Bob Marley, Icona Pop
The US Democratic party have championed Barack Obama’s hip and eclectic music taste since sharing the nominee’s iPod playlist during the 2008 campaign. Now,...
Obama to Trump: ‘Stop whining’ about rigged vote
President Barack Obama on Tuesday slapped down Donald Trump’s claim that the 2016 presidential race is rigged, telling the Republican nominee to “stop whining”...
For US, Obama, Mosul campaign is calculated risk
Iraq and the United States have launched a crucial battle to liberate the city of Mosul without determining how its volatile region will be...
Obama draws pledges from 50 countries to take in 360,000 refugees
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged countries to “welcome the stranger in our midst” at a summit that drew pledges from 50 countries...
US to pay $3 million for killing Italian aid worker in...
The Obama administration will pay $3 million in compensation to the family of an Italian aid worker who was killed in a drone strike...
Obama declares new marine reserve at Oceans summit
US President Barack Obama was to announce the creation of a new marine reserve on Thursday as Washington hosted a major world summit on...
Donald Trump says Russia’s Putin is a better leader than Obama
Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that Russia's Vladimir Putin had been a better leader than US President Barack Obama, as the Republican presidential nominee...
Obama says South China Sea ruling ‘binding’
US President Barack Obama warned Thursday an international tribunal's ruling that China's sweeping claims to the South China Sea had no legal basis was...
Obama nominates Pakistani-American as first ever Muslim federal judge
US President Barack Obama made history on Tuesday by nominating Abid Qureshi as the first Muslim-American, to serve as the judge on the federal...
US is ‘here to stay’ in Asia: Obama
Barack Obama, on his final visit to Asia as US president, insisted Tuesday renewed American engagement with the region would endure after he left...
Obama cancels visit after Philippine President calls him “son of a...
US President Barack Obama has cancelled a planned meeting with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte, the White House said Monday, after his Asian ally launched...
Obama says young Americans ‘completely reject’ Trump on immigrants
Barack Obama believes that young Americans “completely reject” Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump’s tough line on immigration and that most Americans share their...
British PM May says discussed Brexit with Obama
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that she had discussed Britain leaving the European Union with US President Barack Obama, and will consult...
Obama cuts sentences of 111 inmates
President Barack Obama on Tuesday commuted the sentences of 111 drug offenders and other inmates, setting a record for such White House moves in...
Obama to meet Philippines’ controversial president
US President Barack Obama will meet controversial Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte next week, the White House said, despite concerns over a war on crime...
Obamas wrap up final summer trip as first family
President Barack Obama wrapped up his final summer getaway to Martha’s Vineyard Sunday, gearing up for a busy final few months at the White...
