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Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

They were sharing a stage and took part in a gala dinner at the opening of the VII Summit of the Americas.

Obama wishes 'Eid Mubarak'

Obama wishes 'Eid Mubarak'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama wished Muslims around the world 'Eid Mubarak' for the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Obama unveils economic team

Obama unveils economic team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

United States President-elect Barack Obama on Monday officially unveiled the economic team that will assist him in tackling what he termed 'an economic crisis of historic proportions'.Obama has named New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner as US Treasury Secretary and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers as chief of the National Economic Council.

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

Bangalore cheers for Obama

Bangalore cheers for Obama

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

As the world celebrated the historic victory of United States President-elect Barack Obama, Bangalore was not far behind. Obama's supporters had gathered at the Chancery Pavillion in Bangalore by the strike of dawn to catch all the election action on Wednesday.One of the members said that they had planned to put up American flags and make the celebrations a grand affair, but changed their minds as they feared that the locals could cause trouble.

Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

"She is as talented a person as I know. You can see the incredible resonance she has with the American people. But I joke that she's too sensible to want to be in politics," Obama was quoted as saying by the Rolling Stone.

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Donald Trump on Thursday repeatedly accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group.

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Obama spoke to Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in the capital, Athens, as part of a final tour that also takes in Germany and Peru.

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.' 'The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.' 'We will know in the next fortnight if and when he unfolds reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, whether Modi's flattering words made any significant difference to Trump's compass,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Michelle Obama, 50 and fabulous

Michelle Obama, 50 and fabulous

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

A look at the different hues of Michelle Obama

Obama warns Wall Street

Obama warns Wall Street

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

American President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned the Wall Street against their reckless spending and asked them to act responsibly and be accountable.

Obama, Clinton trade accusations

Obama, Clinton trade accusations

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

A row erupted between the two when Obama remarked that Republican presumptive presidential candidate John McCain will be better than President George Bush, but that he and Clinton would be better than McCain. "You have a real choice in this election. Either Democrat would be better than John McCain," Obama said to cheers from a rowdy crowd in central Pennsylvania.

Obama recognises Syria's opposition group

Obama recognises Syria's opposition group

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

In a major diplomatic shift, US President Barack Obama has formally recognised Syria's main opposition group, who are fighting to topple embattled President Bashar al-Assad, as the sole 'legitimate representative' of Syrian people.

Obama, Hillary meet

Obama, Hillary meet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

In a bid to put up a united front, presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama had a closely wrapped meeting with his vanquished rival Hillary Clinton hours after she announced her decision to bow out of the race following a 17-month acrimonious campaign.

Florida icing on Obama cake

Florida icing on Obama cake

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Four days after his re-election, United States President Barack Obama has finally been declared winner in Florida, taking his tally of electoral college votes to 332.

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Monday announced investments and loans worth $4 billion by American agencies as part of measures to bolster trade with India.

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Monday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

Obama: The world's joy, Israel's disappointment

Obama: The world's joy, Israel's disappointment

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

While Barack Obama's victory was lauded across the world, there was uneasiness in the Israeli establishment and concerns in the media over whether the US President would try to extract 'revenge' on Premier Benjamin Netanyahu for his tacit backing of Mitt Romney.

US against protectionism, says Obama

US against protectionism, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

'The US remains - and will continue to remain - one of the most open economies in the world'

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

US President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet troops.

Obama makes new cabinet appointments

Obama makes new cabinet appointments

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated new heads for the energy department and the Environmental Protection Agency, as he reshuffles his second term cabinet.

Obama to Dallas mourners: 'We're not as divided as we seem'

Obama to Dallas mourners: 'We're not as divided as we seem'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The US president paid tributes to the five police officers killed in the deadly sniper attack in Dallas.

Vote: Michelle Obama's new hair-do

Vote: Michelle Obama's new hair-do

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

What do you think of Michelle Obama's new hair-do? Tell us!

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

What Obama will do on Sunday

What Obama will do on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

President Obama will have a one on one meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the prime minister's home on Sunday evening.

In PHOTOS: Obama's royal welcome to UK

In PHOTOS: Obama's royal welcome to UK

Rediff.com25 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle visited Buckingham Palace on Tuesday at the start of their three-day state visit to Britain.

Obama defends phone sweep amid uproar

Obama defends phone sweep amid uproar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Friday strongly defended sweeping secret surveillance into telephone records of millions of Americans and foreigners' Internet use, as he assured people that intelligence agencies were not listening to their calls.

Commodity prices rise on Obama's victory

Commodity prices rise on Obama's victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Barack Obama's re-election as the President of the United States has proved favourable for commodities markets amid hope that the recently announced third round of quantitative easing (QE3) for brining liquidity into the financial system would continue in future as well.

Obama moves to Washington

Obama moves to Washington

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

US President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington from Chicago on Sunday, his home town, some two weeks before his inauguration on January 20.

Obama campaign says it won Florida

Obama campaign says it won Florida

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Two days after he was re-elected President of the United States, Barack Obama's campaign said on Friday he has won 29 electoral college votes in Florida, the only state which had not declared a winner on Election Day.

Obama to resume election campaign tomorrow

Obama to resume election campaign tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

United States President Barack Obama would get back to his election campaign on Thursday after spending three days away from poll-related activities to focus on the devastating storm Sandy and its aftermath.

Superstorm Sandy not yet over: Obama

Superstorm Sandy not yet over: Obama

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Describing the crisis triggered by superstorm Sandy as "heartbreaking" for the entire nation, US President Barack Obama has warned the storm was "not yet over".

'If We Are A Global Power It's Because Of Him'

'If We Are A Global Power It's Because Of Him'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'A man who brought about the greatest set of economic reforms in the country, who changed the course of Indian history, cannot be considered weak.' 'A man who fought for nuclear reforms even though his majority in Parliament was threatened, he cannot be considered weak.'

Obama signs bill to end shutdown

Obama signs bill to end shutdown

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama early this morning signed a bill into law to end a disruptive 16-day government shutdown and increase the current debt ceiling of $16.7 trillion to prevent the country from a debt default with potentially worldwide economic repercussions.

That's what you call awkward: When Putin met Obama

That's what you call awkward: When Putin met Obama

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The meeting between United States President Barack Obama and Russia's Vladimir Putin was, by their own high standards, weird.

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

PHOTOS: When US President Obama was in prison

PHOTOS: When US President Obama was in prison

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

US President Barack Obama made history when he became the first sitting president to visit a federal prison.

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Raul Castro vowed to set aside their differences in pursuit of what the US president called a "new day" for the relationship between the neighbours.

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The reporters wanted to know if President Joe Biden was seen by the Parkinson's specialist.