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China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US wants to split Sino-India ties, says the Chinese media.

Pakistan on Obama's India visit

Pakistan on Obama's India visit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to India, Pakistan insisted that its ties with Washington should not been seen through the prism of US-India relations.

Obama, Modi to meet on sidelines of Paris climate summit

Obama, Modi to meet on sidelines of Paris climate summit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Obama and Modi would primarily focus on climate change but will also review progress in bilateral relationship and discussion on regional and global issues including terrorism.

Obama and co hail Chilean rescue

Obama and co hail Chilean rescue

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Obama hailed the rescue as a tribute not only to the determination of rescue workers and Chilean government, but also the miners and the Chilean people who have inspired the world, the White House said.

Happy Diwali to all, greets Obama

Happy Diwali to all, greets Obama

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday greeted people across the globe on the occasion of Diwali and said that he is looking forward to his India visit.

Obama surveys Sandy-ravaged New York

Obama surveys Sandy-ravaged New York

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama toured areas in New York devastated by the superstorm 'Sandy' and met first responders, saying "long-term" rebuilding is required in the state which is still struggling to recover from the storm that hit its Northeast two weeks ago.

Sikh-Americans elated over Obama's victory

Sikh-Americans elated over Obama's victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Elated over the re-election of United States President Barack Obama, Sikh-Americans have said his victory is "especially great" for them because he has demonstrated in the last four years that he has deep respect for their faith.

Obama, Romney too CLOSE for comfort

Obama, Romney too CLOSE for comfort

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Days before America goes to polls to decide its next president, incumbent Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney appear to be a running a very close race, though a majority of Americans still believe the incumbent is better poised for a victory, if a series of national polls are to be believed.

Michelle Obama has a dance party with 2-yr-old who believes she's queen

Michelle Obama has a dance party with 2-yr-old who believes she's queen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

A little girl who was transfixed by a portrait of Michelle Obama last week got to meet the real person on Tuesday -- and even danced with the former United States first lady.

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Obama and his wife Michelle began the annual event eight years ago to celebrate music that has helped shape the US.

Obama gives warm welcome to 'bro' British PM Cameron

Obama gives warm welcome to 'bro' British PM Cameron

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron had a working dinner on Thursday night at the White House as Cameron began a two-day visit.

Obama's trip hails 'India's rise'

Obama's trip hails 'India's rise'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

At the USIBC event the president will refer to the "significant" deals between the US and India that are "being consummated." One of these deals, sources have said, will be the sale of Boeing C-17 aircraft to the Indian military. Obama's announcement of this deal would clearly be meant for consumption back home.

Indian heads top Obama council

Indian heads top Obama council

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Ann Lata Kalayil, one of the founders of the Chicago-based Indo- American Democratic Organisation, and a close friend and supporter of United States Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama for several years, has been appointed co-chair of the newly minted Asian American and Pacific Islander National Leadership Council of the Obama for America campaign.

US Muslims OVERWHELMINGLY support Obama: Poll

US Muslims OVERWHELMINGLY support Obama: Poll

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

American Muslims overwhelmingly support President Barack Obama in his re-election bid, according to a new poll.

Desis favour Obama for US President: Poll

Desis favour Obama for US President: Poll

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The first-ever poll of Asian-American voters finds support for President Obama, but also room for outreach. Aziz Haniffa reports in this two-part series.

First look: When Obama met Lara

First look: When Obama met Lara

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

West Indies legend Brian Lara was seen giving Barack Obama a free batting lesson at the newly re-named Obama Terrace, Hilton Trinidad, St Ann's, on Sunday.

Obama not aware of Merkel spying: US

Obama not aware of Merkel spying: US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The United States has dismissed reports that President Barack Obama was informed about the tapping of Angela Merkel's mobile phone, even as an American daily on Monday said that spying of as many as 35 world leaders, including the German chancellor, ended when it was brought to his notice.

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Kennedys have put their considerable clout behind Barack Obama's campaign to be the first coloured man to be President of the United States of America.

Suswagatham, President Obama

Suswagatham, President Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

'When we urge you to complete the task of eliminating terrorism, we are not suggesting that we are ready to fight the battle to the Last American. Indians, Americans and humanity itself have a stake in ridding the world of the scourge of terrorism. There should be no more Headleys to perpetrate terrorism.'

Video: When Obama cried after victory

Video: When Obama cried after victory

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama got emotional as he thanked staff at his campaign headquarters.

Top 10 speeches of Barack Obama

Top 10 speeches of Barack Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Re-elected for a second term, US President Barack Obama is dubbed as one of the greatest presidential orators in the modern era. Rediff.com takes you through some of his best speeches.

Obama accepts Modi's R-Day invitation to be chief guest

Obama accepts Modi's R-Day invitation to be chief guest

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day ceremony in January 2015.

US President Obama meets Dalai Lama at White House

US President Obama meets Dalai Lama at White House

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Obama met the 80-year-old spiritual leader in the historic Map Room of the White House. The meeting was closed for the press.

Bill Clinton dubbed Obama 'incompetent', claims book

Bill Clinton dubbed Obama 'incompetent', claims book

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Former United States President Bill Clinton dubbed Barack Obama "incompetent" and pressed wife Hillary to quit her job as secretary of state to challenge the incumbent President in the primaries, a new book has claimed. "The country needs you!" the former president had told Hillary Clinton, urging her to run this year, according to accounts of the conversation included in Edward Klein's new biography of Obama.

Why Obama will visit ArcelorMittal's US plant

Why Obama will visit ArcelorMittal's US plant

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Noting its role in reviving the US economy and creating jobs, President Barack Obama will visit a steel plant owned by NRI tycoon Lakshmi Mittal whose company is the largest supplier of steel to the US auto manufacturing sector.

Michelle Obama lifted by US wrestler

Michelle Obama lifted by US wrestler

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

US First Lady Michelle Obama was carried by her nation's Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a meet and greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

Here's why Maharashtra CM missed the dinner with Obama

Here's why Maharashtra CM missed the dinner with Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who missed a dinner date with US President Barack Obama, on Wednesday said he will look into reasons behind the invite not reaching him in time.

Obama warns of new terror safe havens in Pakistan

Obama warns of new terror safe havens in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The US president said America's foreign policy must be focused on the threat from IS and Al Qaeda.

Obama wants comprehensive immigration reform

Obama wants comprehensive immigration reform

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

US President Barack Obama is in favour of a comprehensive immigration reform, but this can't be done without the support of the Republicans, the White House has said.

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

"This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office -- a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future presidents will continue," Obama said on the White House Facebook page, which became viral on social media.

Obama signs historic equal pay bill

Obama signs historic equal pay bill

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

US President Barack Obama has signed his first bill into law since he assumed the top office, making a historic provision that ensures equal pay for both men and women.

The different moods of Obamas @ Rajpath

The different moods of Obamas @ Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Wonder what POTUS and FLOTUS thought of our Republic Day parade?

Indian-Americans galore at Obama's state dinner

Indian-Americans galore at Obama's state dinner

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Several prominent Indian-Americans attended the high-profile White House state dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama in honour of British Prime Minister David Cameron in Washington, DC.

PHOTOS: For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

PHOTOS: For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

It was another day of chats, bonhomie and handshakes for Obama

When Michelle wanted divorce & Obama became suicidal

When Michelle wanted divorce & Obama became suicidal

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Michelle Obama contemplated divorcing Barack Obama in 2000 after he ignored her advice not to run for a House seat in Chicago, making him so "depressed" that friends feared he might commit suicide, says a new book.

Video report: What's Obama's second term agenda

Video report: What's Obama's second term agenda

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

What's Obama's second term agenda

US President Obama leaves for India

US President Obama leaves for India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

The Air Force One aircraft carrying 49-year old Obama along with the First Lady Michelle took off from the Andrews Air Force Base for a 10-day visit to Asia. Obama, dressed in a suit and tie, and the first lady in a slate blue dress with cream detail, a camel-coloured jacket and black boots, boarded the plane at 7:35 pm IST,waving to the cameras.

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.

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 visiting India in January is big deal: Experts

Obama visiting India in January is big deal: Experts

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama's proposed visit to India in January next year is a great opportunity to strengthen and expand bilateral strategic partnership, top American administration officials and experts have said.