Barack Obama to deliver farewell address on Jan 10
Jan 03, 2017, at 03:07 am
Washington, Jan 2 (IBNS): As his time in office comes to a close, US President Barack Obama will return to Chicago to deliver his farewell address on the evening of Jan 10.
Meeting with Obama was really good: Trump
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:56 pm
Washington, Nov 11 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday visited the White House and met current President Barack Obama.
Barack Obama celebrates Diwali, lights first-ever diya in Oval Office
Oct 31, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Washington, Oct 31 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama, who celebrated Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, on Sunday, became the first man to kindle a diya in the Oval Office.
World leaders gather in Israel to attend Shimon Peres' funeral
Sep 30, 2016, at 04:43 pm
Jerusalem, Sept 30 (IBNS): As many as 20 world leaders have arrived in Israel to attend the last rites of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, who passed way on Wednesday following an illness.
We must open our hearts and do more to help refugees: Barack Obama at UNGA
Sep 21, 2016, at 04:58 am
New York, Sept 20 (IBNS): In his final address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) here, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the world will be more secure if "we are prepared to help those in need."
We renew love, faith that binds us together as one American family: Obama
Sep 12, 2016, at 02:14 am
Washington, Sept 11 (IBNS): Remembering those killed in the 9/11 attack in the US, President Barack Obama on Sunday said the country renewed the love and faith that bind them together as one 'American family'.
President Obama cancels meeting with Filipono counterpart following insult
Sep 06, 2016, at 06:56 pm
Vientiane, Sep 6 (IBNS): U.S. President Barack Obama, who arrived in the capital of Laos on Monday midnight from China, has cancelled his meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte, the media reported on Tuesday quoting White House sources.
Trump calls Obama 'founder of ISIS'
Aug 11, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Washington,Aug 11 (IBNS): Republican Nominee for President Donald J. Trump has slammed US President Barack Obama and accused him of creating the militant group Islamic State.
Trump is unfit to serve as president: Obama
Aug 03, 2016, at 04:53 am
Washington, Aug 2 (IBNS): Attacking Republican nominee Donald Trump, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he is not fit for the post of the President.
US President condemns France terror attack
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:25 pm
Washington, July 15 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the terror attack in France which killed at least 80 people.
Trump takes shot at Hillary, Islam
Jul 05, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Washington, July 5 (IBNS): As the date for the US Presidential election nears, the plot thickens as candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton engage in a war of words over Twitter.
Hillary Clinton looks forward to campaigning with President Obama
Jul 04, 2016, at 06:58 pm
Washington, Jul 4 (IBNS): Democratic candidate for the upcoming US Presidential election, Hillary Clinton said on Sunday that she is looking forward to campaign with President Barack Obama, who pledged his support to the former First Lady of USA.
Obama honours LGBT movement, designates Stonewall National Monument
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:18 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday honoured the LGBT movement by designating the Stonewall National Monument, the newest monument in the US and the first after the LGBT community.
We respect Britain's decision on Brexit: Obama
Jun 25, 2016, at 01:50 am
Washington, June 24 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday said his nation 'respects' the decision given by the people of Britain on the issue of Brexit.
ISIL will lose more of its occupied territory: Obama
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:36 am
Washington, June 14 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said militant group ISIL has lost nearly half of the populated territory it once controlled in Iraq and will continue to loose more.
Orlando shooting an act of terror and hate: Obama
Jun 13, 2016, at 05:53 am
Orlando, Florida, June 12 (IBNS) Amid reports that the Florida mass killer was a pro-ISIS man, US President Barack Obama said the killing of at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida was an act of terror and hate.
Donald Trump calls Hillary Clinton 'crooked', engages in Twitter war
Jun 10, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Washington, Jun 10 (IBNS): The US Presidential campaign gained more steam on Thursday as fellow candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump engaged in a war of words on Twitter.
US President Barack Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton
Jun 10, 2016, at 03:10 pm
Washington, June 10 (IBNS) In a major move, US President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee.
Obama pledges support to LGBT community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet
Jun 09, 2016, at 04:50 pm
Washington, Jun 9 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, pledged his support towards the LGBT community, by tweeting about equal dignity with the hashtag Love Is Love.
May 04, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking ahead of United States President Barack Obama’s visit to Flint, Michigan, three United Nations experts are calling for immediate action to address the serious human rights concerns related to the contamination of the city’s water supply and the devastating consequences for residents there, who have been dealing with water-related crises since April 2014.
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama attend dinner in Kensington Palace
Apr 23, 2016, at 03:37 pm
London, Apr 23 (IBNS): Duke Prince William , Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Prince Harry welcomed US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama as they visited the Kensington Palace for a dinner on Friday.
Apr 22, 2016, at 02:49 pm
London, Apr 22 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama arrived in the UK for his three-day visit to the nation on Thursday, media reports said.
Barack Obama nominates judge Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
Mar 17, 2016, at 03:30 am
Washington, Mar 16 (IBNS) President Barack Obama on Wednesday named Merrick Garland as the next US Supreme Court Justice, officials said.
Obama to visit Cuba next month?
Feb 18, 2016, at 04:02 pm
Washington, Feb 18 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama is likely to visit Cuba, media reports said on Thursday.
Terror attack: Obama to address nation today
Dec 06, 2015, at 03:15 pm
Washington, Dec 6 (IBNS) In the wake of recent San Bernardino shooting in California, the White House on said US President Barack Obama will address the nation on Sunday on the threat of terrorism and 'keeping the American people safe'.
Groups like ISIL will lose: Obama
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:33 am
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after Paris was hit by militant attacks which left more than 120 people killed, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said militant groups like ISIL will be defeated.
UN ideals point the way to solving the world's crises: Barack Obama
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:15 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Warning against those who advocate authoritarianism and a return to the era of “might makes right†in the face of global disorder, United States President Barack Obama today gave a ringing endorsement of the lasting universality of the United Nations principles of freedom, prosperity and equality for all.