Tag: President Barack Obama
Obama moves to drop Cuba from list of terror sponsors
President Barack Obama is set to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, in a landmark step…
Obama lands in Jamaica in first US presidential visit since 1982
Barack Obama became the first sitting US president to set foot in Jamaica since 1982 on Wednesday — and made…
Obama Commends Jonathan, Buhari On peaceful Elections
By Simon Ateba United States President Barack Obama has commended President Goodluck Jonathan, President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian people…
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Nigeria’s election: Obama makes timely appeal for peace
Amidst apprehensions that the Nigeria’s elections could be marred by state-induced violence and intimidation and the people’s will crushed, President…
World must fight ‘false promises’ of extremism, says Obama
United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Western and Muslim leaders to unite to defeat the “false promises of…
Terrorists do not speak for 1billion Muslims, says Obama
United State President Barack Obama urged Western and Muslim leaders Wednesday to unite to defeat the “false promises of extremism”…
Obama puts pressure on Russia after deadly Ukraine attack
US President Barack Obama vowed on Sunday to ramp up pressure on Russia after rocket attacks blamed on Kremlin-backed Ukrainian…
Barack Obama is a ‘loser’, says N.Korea
North Korea Sunday described US President Barack Obama as a “loser” over his criticism on its regime, accusing him of…
Obama hails late Saudi king as warm and candid friend
US President Barack Obama on Thursday paid tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah as a bold leader and valued friend…
India’s President rolls out red carpet for Obama
Barack Obama arrives in India this weekend for an unprecedented second visit by a serving US president, the honoured guest…
Obama faces political foes for State of the Union address
Barack Obama speaks to Americans Tuesday in a State of the Union address that comes as Washington undergoes a political…
Indian Army warns of terror attacks ahead of Obama’s visit
The Indian Army on Thursday warned of terror attacks ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit later this month. Lt.-Gen.…
Obama’s most watched video on YouTube
The White House’s most-watched YouTube video of 2014 wasn’t the State of the Union address, Barack Obama’s angry denunciation of…
Obama right to shield millions from deportation – Court
A United States federal judge handed a victory to President Barack Obama late Tuesday, throwing out a lawsuit over controversial…
Sony Hack: North Korea’s internet connection downed
North Korea’s weak Internet links appear to have been crippled by a major outage, cyber experts said Monday, suggesting the…
Sony says sorry to Obama, amid leaked emails storm
Beleaguered studio Sony Pictures apologized Thursday for racially insensitive remarks about President Barack Obama in company emails, the latest in…
Obama taken to hospital, treats sore throat
President Barack Obama was taken to hospital Saturday to treat a sore throat, the White House said, stressing it was…
Obama urges ‘peaceful’ protests in Ferguson
US President Barack Obama urged calm Friday ahead of a grand jury decision expected to trigger protests in the restive…
Republicans warn Obama against weak Iran agreement
Senate Republicans called Thursday for US President Barack Obama to submit any text of an agreement with Iran to Congress…
White House disappointed as TVs snub Obama speech
The White House admitted Thursday it was disappointed that leading US television networks — ABC, NBC and CBS — have…
Obama lifts deportation threat, saves 5 million migrants
United States President Barack Obama will announce Thursday he is offering work permits for up to five million undocumented migrants,…
Obama takes responsibility for Democrats’ election rout
US President Barack Obama has taken responsibility for his party’s crushing defeat in last week’s midterm elections. “We got beat,”…
Obama heads for China after cyberspying row
President Barack Obama headed for China Sunday on a trip that will focus on Washington’s often tense relations with the…
Deflated Obama vows to work with Republicans
United States President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to work with Republican lawmakers after their midterm election win but warned he…
Obama has offered nearly nothing to his supporters, says China media
China’s state-run media on Wednesday decried Barack Obama as a banal leader who has done an “insipid job”, days ahead…
Obama, post-midterm vote, must re-energize presidency
Six years after sweeping into the White House on the slogan “Yes We Can,” Barack Obama, whose Democratic party is…
Man charged over fake Obama assassination plot
A 30-year-old US man was arrested Wednesday and released on bail accused of lying to the Secret Service about a…
Obama reassures Ebola-wary American public
President Barack Obama told Americans Saturday that they must be “guided by the facts, not fear” when it comes to…
Dogs nab Nigerian after jumping White House fence
A suspect who climbed over the White House fence Wednesday was nabbed by Secret Service agents and dogs, a spokesman…
Obama names Ebola chief
United States President Barack Obama on Friday named attorney Ron Klain to coordinate the US response to the Ebola outbreak,…