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Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

US President Barack Obama has posted a Buzzfeed video with the help of a selfie stick to promote his signature healthcare policy.

Obama to meet Singh on Sunday

Obama to meet Singh on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet in Washington on Sunday, during which the two leaders will discuss the civil nuclear deal and other bilateral and regional issues.

'In Modi, Obama has found partner to boost Indo-US ties'

'In Modi, Obama has found partner to boost Indo-US ties'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

"The President is pleased that he has found a partner in Prime Minister Modi to extend and strengthen the relationship," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.

Today is a defining moment: Obama

Today is a defining moment: Obama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic Convention in Denver, Colorado on Thursday night. During his acceptance speech, Obama stressed on the need for change in America and slammed the Republican party's eight-year-rule."Today is a defining moment," said Obama, who created history by being the first African-American presidential nominee of a major party.

Image: When Obama met McCain

Image: When Obama met McCain

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Obama and McCain participated in a town hall style meeting moderated by Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren.

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He said his administration will spare 'no resources or expense in this effort' to investigate who sent the packages.

Michelle Obama's Indian shopping list!

Michelle Obama's Indian shopping list!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Mrs O, if you're listening, we've saved you the trouble of compiling a shopping list. Here's what you simply have to take home with you when you visit our lovely country!

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Unable to visit the monument during his first visit to India, US President Barack Obama made enquiries about it with ASI guide. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Obama praised his former secretary of state for embracing America's diversity as a strength, recognising that progress requires compromise, and promoting dignity, courtesy, and respect for all Americans.

Obama tries his hand at comedy

Obama tries his hand at comedy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will appear on the cult American talk show Saturday Night Live. Obama will tape an appearance for the show's season premiere on Saturday in New York.

Is Obama already threatened by Mitt Romney?

Is Obama already threatened by Mitt Romney?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The Obama camp has launched a withering attack on Mitt Romney, who is leading the race to bag the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Barack Obama in the presidential elections, labeling him "a corporate raider" who profited from the termination of average workers.

That's how close we are, says Obama

That's how close we are, says Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Friday made a reference to the new Miss America's Indian heritage as he acknowledged the role of the community in pushing for stronger relationship between the world's two largest democracies.

India CAN'T become a permanent UNSC member: Sharif tells Obama

India CAN'T become a permanent UNSC member: Sharif tells Obama

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

India's permanent membership in the reformed UNSC is unacceptable to Pakistan

Nuclear terrorism remains a threat: Obama

Nuclear terrorism remains a threat: Obama

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned that the threat of nuclear weapons remains a challenge as there are still "too many bad actors in search of these dangerous materials", asserting that the world's security depends on the actions that the global community takes.

Fundraiser for Obama in Pittsburgh

Fundraiser for Obama in Pittsburgh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The Indian American community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylavania held a small reception/fundraiser for Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama recently.

Obama to raise minimum wage for contract workers

Obama to raise minimum wage for contract workers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Seeking to energise his second term, US President Obama on Tuesday said he will issue an executive order to raise the minimum wage for government contract workers to $10.10 an hour, a step which he argued would help reduce poverty in the country.

Won't apologise for atomic bombing during Hiroshima visit: Obama

Won't apologise for atomic bombing during Hiroshima visit: Obama

Rediff.com23 May 2016

United States President Barack Obama has stated that he will not apologise for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during his visit -- the first by a sitting US president -- to the city, he told Japanese television.

Obama calls Karzai; discusses security situation

Obama calls Karzai; discusses security situation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Friday called his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai to discuss the current economic situation in the war-ravaged country and the progress in security transition.

This is the most dangerous threat to world security, says Obama

This is the most dangerous threat to world security, says Obama

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Proliferation and potential use of nuclear weapons pose the most dangerous threat to global security and peace, US President Barack Obama has said.

Obama 'shocker' leaves India confused, suspicious

Obama 'shocker' leaves India confused, suspicious

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

A week before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United States President Barack Obama's first high-level talks in Washington, India got a 'shocker' from Obama via Beijing. The joint statement issued by US and China, after the talks between Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao, declared that both sides "support the improvement and growth of relations between India and Pakistan." This created much confusion and suspicion in New Delhi.

Obama to honour three Indian American startup entrepreneurs

Obama to honour three Indian American startup entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

US President Barack Obama will honour three Indian Americans among others for their innovative and path breaking startups.

India's UNSC bid a difficult issue: Obama

India's UNSC bid a difficult issue: Obama

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

BREAKING NEWS: United States President Barack Obama speaks to PTI on his visit to India.

Did Donald Trump steal cake design from Obama inauguration?

Did Donald Trump steal cake design from Obama inauguration?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

For pastry chef Duff Goldman, Trump's inaugural cake seemed a little too familiar -- because it looked almost exactly like the one he had made years earlier for Obama's second inauguration as president.

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Obama asks Congress to grant war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State.

Committed to immigration reform: Obama

Committed to immigration reform: Obama

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

President Barack Obama has said that he is committed to a comprehensive immigration reform, which is expected to benefit lakhs of illegal immigrants and also large number of Indians living in the US who are having painful years of long wait to get permanent residency.

PHOTOS: Presidents Obama, Hollande struck by World Cup fever!

PHOTOS: Presidents Obama, Hollande struck by World Cup fever!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Even US President Barack Obama could not escape the World Cup fever. Strong performances by the US team in Brazil ignited passions in a country not known for its love of soccer, and free viewing parties were held from coast to coast while fans crammed into sports bars and restaurants.

Considering diplomatic options to punish Moscow: Obama

Considering diplomatic options to punish Moscow: Obama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

United States President Barack Obama has said Russia was on the "wrong side of history" and its invasion in Ukraine was an attack on sovereignty of a nation, warning that he was considering economic and diplomatic options to punish Moscow if it didn't reverse course quickly.

Image: America worried about 'scrawny' Obama

Image: America worried about 'scrawny' Obama

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Recent photographs of Barack Obama, in which the United States President looks visibly thinner, has sparked concerns about his health.The photographs were taken as Obama left a gym in Fort McNair, Washington. The US President's slimmer figure was due to 'rigorous workouts and high-stress basketball games', according to the Drudge Report website. The website published the photographs with the caption 'Barack 'N Bones'.

Obama shuts down White House heckler: 'You're in my house!'

Obama shuts down White House heckler: 'You're in my house!'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

United States President Obama shut down a heckler during the White House's LGBT Pride Month celebration on Wednesday.

Obama vows to secure 'vulnerable nukes'

Obama vows to secure 'vulnerable nukes'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama vowed to secure all the vulnerable nuclear material around the globe in four years; as terrorist groups like Al Qaeda are aiming at getting a hand on them. "At April's Nuclear Security Summit, we will bring forty-four nations together behind a clear goal: securing all vulnerable nuclear materials around the world in four years, so that they never fall into the hands of terrorists," Obama said in his State of the Union Address.

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