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Obama camp attacks Hillary's Indian links

Obama camp attacks Hillary's Indian links

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

'The Hillary Clinton (D-Punjab)'s Personal Financial and Political Ties' criticises the Clintons' links to India and attacks her record on outsourcing.

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"He is somebody who I think is very engaging and gregarious. I have enjoyed the conversations that we have had. He is somebody who I think is not lacking in confidence," Obama said.

Can't plaster birth certificate on forehead: Obama

Can't plaster birth certificate on forehead: Obama

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

"I would say that I can't spend all my time with my birth certificate plastered on my forehead," Obama told the NBC news in an interview in response to question regarding to a recent poll according to which 18 per cent of Americans believe that he was a Muslim.

Can Obama save Mandeep's American dream?

Can Obama save Mandeep's American dream?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The Barack Obama administration's failure to pass the DREAM Act may jeopardise the dreams and the expectations of Mandeep Chahal, an honours pre-medical student at the University of California, who could be deported to India on June 21.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

We WILL finish what we started in 2008: Obama

We WILL finish what we started in 2008: Obama

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday launched his re-election campaign by asking people to vote for him and promising that he would continue to deliver on "big change" in a second term.

Obama, Romney's fun night: 'Biden will laugh at anything'

Obama, Romney's fun night: 'Biden will laugh at anything'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Two nights after they clashed at a fierce presidential debate, United States President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney shared the stage again at a high-profile charity dinner in New York, this time trading light-hearted jabs, poking fun at each other and at the bitter election campaign.

Lobbying on to add Pakistan in Obama's tour plan

Lobbying on to add Pakistan in Obama's tour plan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The influential pro-Pakistan lobby has launched a concerted campaign urging US President Barack Obama to visit Pakistan during his trip to India November 6-9.

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

"As citizens of the United Kingdom take stock of their relationship with the EU, you should be proud that the EU has helped spread British values and practices - democracy, the rule of law, open markets - across the continent and to its periphery," he wrote.

BJP's Kiran Bedi cashes in on Obama visit ahead of Delhi polls

BJP's Kiran Bedi cashes in on Obama visit ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

"Today President Obama's visit has made India fly, isn't it?"

Obama befriends diplomacy in Syria

Obama befriends diplomacy in Syria

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Calling the US "the anchor of global security," Obama in a televised address offered moral, political and strategic arguments for being ready to launch limited military strikes while trying to negotiate a diplomatic solution.

Exclusive: Obama: We screwed up

Exclusive: Obama: We screwed up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Senator hopes the Indian-American community will understand that last week's controversial memo was not reflective of his views.

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

US President Barack Obama has privately met his former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House.

Democracy itself is on the ballot: Obama tells countrymen

Democracy itself is on the ballot: Obama tells countrymen

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

He said Trump's closing argument was "What do you have to lose?' The answer is: Everything".

Asian countries want US to protect them from China: Obama

Asian countries want US to protect them from China: Obama

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

"When we went to Asia what was striking was, yes, people understand that China is on the rise and economically their fates are going to be tied not only to us but also to a rapidly growing China, but when it comes to putting together an architecture out there that assures that small countries are protected, that everybody is abiding by the same sets of rules, that their natural resources are properly developed and not exploited -- they're still looking to us," Obama said.

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A sand sculpture of United States presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, at a beach in Puri.

Obama confirms Taliban chief's death in drone strike

Obama confirms Taliban chief's death in drone strike

Rediff.com23 May 2016

"We have removed the leader of an organisation that has continued to plot against and unleash attacks on American and coalition forces, to wage war against the Afghan people, and align itself with extremist groups like Al-Qaeda," the US president said in a statement.

Some elements of Trump's temperament won't serve him well: Obama

Some elements of Trump's temperament won't serve him well: Obama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Obama had earlier said that Trump was temperamentally unfit to be the President.

Obama's recipe for curbing outsourcing

Obama's recipe for curbing outsourcing

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Top Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has proposed denying tax reliefs to companies that ship job overseas but said that education system must improve to check the trend.

'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.

To describe her husband, Melania Trump 'plagiarises' Michelle Obama

To describe her husband, Melania Trump 'plagiarises' Michelle Obama

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Critics said parts of her speech were lifted verbatim from remarks First Lady Michelle Obama made in 2008

'Sensible' America won't elect Trump as president: Obama

'Sensible' America won't elect Trump as president: Obama

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Taking a dig at the real estate tycoon, the US president said, "Being president is a serious job. It's not hosting a talk show, or a reality show."

Time for Pak action, not words: Obama's adviser

Time for Pak action, not words: Obama's adviser

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

"It is now time for Pakistan to say, we are with you and we will take action because we now face a common threat and that is from radical Islamic militants," said Karl Inderfurth, who is likely to play an important role in the incoming Obama administration.

Polls give Obama narrow lead over McCain

Polls give Obama narrow lead over McCain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee may be the favourite in this year's US general elections but the first-time black-American senator has some hurdles to overcome if he is going to find himself in the Oval Office. A first poll since the end of the Democrats' campaign by The Washington Post/ABC News shows that the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain and Senator Obama are running about even with independent voters.

PIX: Obama tours Sandy-hit New Jersey with his new admirer

PIX: Obama tours Sandy-hit New Jersey with his new admirer

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama is in New Jersey to begin a tour of the Sandy-ravaged state with Governor and one of his top Republican critics Chris Christie as cities hit by the massive storm began their slow process to recovery.

Oprah and Bill Clinton to hit the campaign trail

Oprah and Bill Clinton to hit the campaign trail

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

While the charismatic Bill Clinton has often turned out in support for his wife, this is the first time that talk show host Oprah Winfrey will campaign for a presidential hopeful.

Wish Obama dies, First Lady lives in a cave with gorilla: Trump's ally

Wish Obama dies, First Lady lives in a cave with gorilla: Trump's ally

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Carl Paladino, a 70-year-old entrepreneur who ran for New York governor in 2010, writing on the website Artvoice, an alternative newspaper in Buffalo, described the three things that he would like to see happen in 2017.

Indian-American raises $ 1 mn for state campaign

Indian-American raises $ 1 mn for state campaign

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama's former Indian-American policy adviser Raja Krishnamoorthi has raised more than US $ 1 million for his campaign for post of Illinois state comptroller, for which he has also received support from leading city dailies.

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

United States President Barack Obama will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on April 14 to discuss a range of issues, including the military campaign against the Islamic State.

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

However, in the interview, speaking of US-India relations, Obama declared, "India is one of our most important allies in the world and will be increasing in importance as times goes on."

Meet the desi lawyer who will lead Hillary's presidential campaign

Meet the desi lawyer who will lead Hillary's presidential campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Hillary Clinton has named a prominent Indian-American civil rights lawyer to lead a team of senior policy advisers who will be charged with moulding her presidential campaign agenda.

Obama felicitates Indian American for scientific achievement

Obama felicitates Indian American for scientific achievement

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Not only did Barack Obama mention and quote Thomas Kailath in his remarks before presenting the Stanford University professor emeritus of engineering with the National Medal of Science, the President also cited Kailath as a shining example of the brilliant talent of immigrants who make invaluable contributions to the United States and the world.

Indian ship to join campaign against Gaza blockade

Indian ship to join campaign against Gaza blockade

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

An Indian vessel is set to join a new international campaign named 'The Audacity of Hope' to press for an end to the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, months after nine pro-Palestinian activists were killed in an attack on an aid ship bound for Gaza.

Obama appoints Vinai Thummalapally as Ambassador

Obama appoints Vinai Thummalapally as Ambassador

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

President Barack Obama has nominated his friend and former room-mate and major campaign fund-raiser Vinai Thummalapally of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the next US Ambassador to Belize, the only country in Central America where English is the official language.

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

Clinton has slim lead over Obama in Pennsylvania

Clinton has slim lead over Obama in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

US Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is leading her party rival Barack Obama by only 5 percentage points in Pennsylvania, a new survey shows, indicating that she might not be headed for a convincing victory that she needs to jumpstart her stuttering campaign. With margin of error at plus-minus 4 per cent, the new poll shows statistical dead heat between two rivals.

NYT endorses Obama for US president

NYT endorses Obama for US president

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Contending that the Afro-African was better placed to deal with deteriorating economy and sensitive world problems, including wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the newspaper said he was also likely to engineer sound alliances at international and national levels.

It would be close, but I think I will win: Obama

It would be close, but I think I will win: Obama

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

"If the election were held today, I think it would be close but I think we'd win. And we now have 99 days left. If I can say that every single day for the next 99 days, then we will be able to embark on the next phase of this journey," Obama said at a campaign event in New York on Monday.

India-US ties retreated under Obama: Romney aide

India-US ties retreated under Obama: Romney aide

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The strategic partnership between India and the United States has "retreated" under the current Obama Administration as compared to the momentum built during the Bush-era, Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign has said.

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

It's a vision that says America is strongest when everybody's got a shot at opportunity -- not when our economy is winner-take-all, but when we're all in this together," Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President, wrote in a mass email.