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US President Barack Obama writes inspiring essay on feminism
In his most extensive remarks about feminism, President Obama wrote an essay for Glamour magazine in which he reflected on American women’s long fight for equality...
Japan remembers Hiroshima, urges world to follow Obama and visit
Hiroshima on Saturday marked the 71st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, with Mayor Kazumi Matsui calling on world leaders to do more to...
Obama administration denies Iran cash payment was a ransom
The Obama administration said on Wednesday that $400 million in cash paid to Iran soon after the release of five Americans detained by Tehran...
Clinton promises ‘clear-eyed’ vision, says Trump cannot be trusted
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Thursday the challenges facing Americans demand steady leadership and a collective spirit, contrasting her character with what...
Obama steps up to bat for ex-rival Clinton
President Barack Obama steps onto the Democratic convention stage Wednesday to champion former political foe Hillary Clinton, defend his own legacy and bury Donald...
Barack Obama’s praise for First Lady is most shared message on...
Michelle Obama’s speech to the Democratic National Convention received plaudits from everyone. The 15-minute address was inspiring, defiant, celebratory; it triggered tears in the...
American-Muslim documents Eid at White House with loads of selfies
This year, Obama broke from the tradition of hosting the annual Iftar dinner to instead, celebrate Eidul Fitr with American Muslims at the White...
Obama celebrates Eid with American Muslims at White House
US President Barack Obama spoke in strong support of Muslim Americans, who he said “enrich our lives every single day”, at his first Eid...
Obama condemns call to deport US Muslims who believe in Sharia
President Barack Obama strongly condemned what he called a “repugnant” proposal by a top Republican to test every Muslim living in the United States...
Indian PM Modi kept convincing Obama to restrict Pakistan’s nuclear programme
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to convince US President Barack Obama to impose restrictions on Pakistan’s nuclear programme, media reports said on Thursday.
According to...
Obama heads to Dallas to bring some ‘comfort’
US President Barack Obama heads to Dallas on Tuesday to offer comfort to relatives of the five police officers slain in a sniper ambush...
Obama delivers harsh message on Polish democracy during NATO summit
US President Barack Obama expressed concern on Friday over Poland’s moves to shackle its constitutional court, in unusually blunt comments calling on the former...
Four NATO battalions to go to Eastern Europe to deter Russia
The United States announced on Friday that it will deploy 1,000 troops to Poland as part of the broader North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)...
Powerful Saudi prince to meet Obama, Ban Ki-Moon on US visit
Saudi Arabia’s powerful Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman flew to the United States on Monday for meetings with US President Barack Obama and...
Obama endorses Hillary Clinton as successor
President Barack Obama endorsed one-time rival Hillary Clinton to be his successor on Thursday, signalling to Democrats it is time to unify after a...
Out of the media glare, Malia Obama graduates from high school
The Obamas plan to stay in Washington, D.C., after January so Sasha, who turned 15 on Friday, can finish school at Sidwell Friends.
Obama wraps up historic Asia trip
US President Barack Obama wrapped up a historic trip to Asia, where he sought to deepen US involvement by boosting ties to former adversaries...
