Tag: President Barack Obama
Poison mailer charged with threatening Obama’s life
A 45-year-old man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and a US senator has been charged with…
Letter sent to Obama tests positive to lethal poison
A letter addressed to US President Barack Obama tested positive for ricin, spreading alarm in a drama over poisoned mail…
Obama’s $400,000 and the jumbo pay for Nigeria’s legislators
President Barack Obama’s total pay last year was $400,000, which is about $34,000. The pay package of the world’s most…
US state passes tough gun law
Governor of the state of Connecticut in the US signed tough new rules on gun ownership into law Thursday, four…
Obama sets off for first Israel tour
US President Barack Obama was on his way to Israel Wednesday for the first time, hoping to ease past tensions…
Obama to meet 4 African leaders next week
US President Barack Obama will welcome four African leaders to Washington this month, the White House said Monday. Obama on…
Golf: Obama tees it off with buddy Tiger
PORT ST LUCIE, Florida (AFP) – US President Barack Obama played a round with Tiger Woods on Sunday, crowning a…
Obama stakes second term on progressive goals
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday staked his second term on an ambitious bid to mend America, pledging…
North Korea’s nuclear test rattles Obama
North Korea’s nuclear blast thrust President Barack Obama into an alarming new overseas crisis Tuesday, at the moment he hoped…
Nigeria’s oil exports hit by US reduced demand
Nigeria’s oil export faces a difficult 2013 as America’s policy of relying on domestically produced shale oil slashes demands for…
Full Text of Barack Obama’s inaugural address
The following is the full text of the inaugural address of US President Barack Obama as prepared for delivery: “Vice…
The Obamas kick off inauguration with volunteering
WASHINGTON(AFP) – Paintbrushes in hand, Barack and Michelle Obama kicked off inauguration weekend Saturday at a volunteer event at a…
Afghanistan: Obama to speed up US troops pullout
US President Barack Obama said Saturday that the US goal in Afghanistan was “within reach” as he vowed to move…
Obama, Republicans reach deal on fiscal cliff
The White House and top Republicans struck a deal late Monday to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending…
Obama: Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton
US President, Barack Obama has nominated former presidential candidate, Senator John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.…