Barack Obama to deliver farewell address on Jan 10

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

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

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.

We must open our hearts and do more to help refugees: Barack Obama at UNGA

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.