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Obama weeps at final campaign speech

Obama weeps at final campaign speech

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

An emotional United States President Barack Obama concluded his final speech of his aggressive re-election campaign against rival Mitt Romney with a tear rolling down his cheek.

'Obama's visit has made India ambitious'

'Obama's visit has made India ambitious'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

China's increasing presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was not discussed, but both nations did discuss Pakistan, China and other issues related to maritime disputes and the security situation in the Indian Ocean.

Obama commends Modi's leadership on striking WTO deal

Obama commends Modi's leadership on striking WTO deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The US agreed to India's proposal on food security issues at WTO on Thursday.

Obama's UNSC 'secret' for India

Obama's UNSC 'secret' for India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama kept his endorsement of India's bid for a permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council secret till minutes before he rose to address the Indian Parliament, as his move was splashed on front pages of American newspapers on Monday.

Obama's visit: The China angle

Obama's visit: The China angle

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

'Beijing is watching Obama's visit closely. While Chinese leaders have faced opposition from Japan and Vietnam, they view India's rise with caution.'

'Obama will connect with young Muslims'

'Obama will connect with young Muslims'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Khan elaborated, "Eighty percent of Muslims live outside the Arab world. Around 50 percent live in the Indian subcontinent. I think Obama didn't address the progressive Islamic people who think that their beliefs don't obstruct development and progress. He didn't address religious but progressive class of Muslims."

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Tonight's news is also proof that it's possible to root out terrorism without being at war in Afghanistan'

Obama's economic policy irresponsible: Jindal

Obama's economic policy irresponsible: Jindal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who is widely perceived as the Republican candidate for presidency in 2012, on Tuesday slammed the economic policies outlined by United States President Barack Obama in his first speech to a joint session of the US Congress.The Louisiana governor added that even though his party opposed the economic policies of the Democrats, the Republicans would work with President Obama to help the country overcome the staggering economic crisis.

Obama hosts National Prayer breakfast

Obama hosts National Prayer breakfast

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

American President Barack Obama along with representatives Heath Shuler and Vernon Ehlers hosted the the National Prayer breakfast in Washington. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was among the guests at the meeting.

US MUST do more to protect its children: Obama

US MUST do more to protect its children: Obama

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama has said America must do more to protect its children in the wake of Friday's shootings at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, BBC reported.

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

An overwhelming majority of Indian-Americans support United States President Barack Obama against his Republican rival Mitt Romney in November presidential elections, a national survey has said.

North Korea nuke test 'highly provocative': Obama

North Korea nuke test 'highly provocative': Obama

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The danger posed by North Korea's threatening activities warrants further swift and credible action by the international community, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday as he described the nuclear tests by Pyongyang as "highly provocative".

Obama administration resists release of Osama photos

Obama administration resists release of Osama photos

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Even almost two years after the world's most wanted terrorist was slain by American special forces, President Barack Obama's administration is refusing to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body, warning that this would risk "grave damage" to national security.

Obama lauds Karzai; urges to improve governance

Obama lauds Karzai; urges to improve governance

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

United States President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated Hamid Karzai on his re-election as the president of Afghanistan and asked him to improve governance, besides eradicating corruption.

Obama's economic council head resigns

Obama's economic council head resigns

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Austan Goolsbee, one of United States President Barack Obama's closest economic advisers, announced on Monday night that he would resign.

Time names Obama 'Person of the year', the second time

Time names Obama 'Person of the year', the second time

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama has been named Time Magazine's 2012 Person of the Year, with the US publication calling him the 'Architect of New America'.

Afghan run-off: Obama calls Karzai, Abdullah

Afghan run-off: Obama calls Karzai, Abdullah

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The White House informed media persons that during a telephone conversation with Karzai, Obama underscored that this decision was in the best interests of the Afghan people.

Obama to take US away from outsourcing, bad debt

Obama to take US away from outsourcing, bad debt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The US President emphasised that the blueprint has been built to last -- an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.

US economy getting stronger: Obama

US economy getting stronger: Obama

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Claiming that the US economy is getting stronger, President Barack Obama, has said it is time that businesses move back their manufacturing from China, as he hit's the campaign trail this week.

Obama enjoys Bush's backing... when it comes to golf

Obama enjoys Bush's backing... when it comes to golf

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Bush has come to the defense of his successor, President Barack Obama, where golf is concerned -- saying it's good for any commander in chief to hit the links while running the country.

Climate change: Obama seeks action soon

Climate change: Obama seeks action soon

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Obama said four years ago, other countries dominated the clean energy market and the jobs that came with it.

Obama's team discusses protocol, security

Obama's team discusses protocol, security

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

An advance team of senior officials from the US President's personal secretariat is in New Delhi to discuss various protocol and security measures during US president Barack Obama's trip here in November.

Obama, Karzai patch up; seek 'real relationship'

Obama, Karzai patch up; seek 'real relationship'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

United States President Barack Obama endorsed all the praise showered on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai a day earlier by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defence Secretary Robert Gates.

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta will move to Pentagon to become new US Defence Secretary to replace Robert Gates while his top military commander in Afghanistan Gen David Petraeus is to takeover as the new CIA Director.

No animal invasion during Obama's Delhi trip

No animal invasion during Obama's Delhi trip

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Besides the high-level security apparatus in place for United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi on Sunday, dog and monkey catchers are also being roped in to avert any 'animal invasion' on his route.

Obama's Afghan strategy: Surge or retreat?

Obama's Afghan strategy: Surge or retreat?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

In case of a premature US exit from Afghanistan, Indian policy makers will be confronted with tough policy choices, writes Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Mumbai school children prepare to welcome Obama

Mumbai school children prepare to welcome Obama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Students from Holy Name School in south Mumbai's Colaba, which has been chosen to celebrate Diwali with US President Barack Obama are gearing up to welcome the American President during his visit to the country.

Obama, Clinton outraged at Bhatti's assassination

Obama, Clinton outraged at Bhatti's assassination

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

United States President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined the international community in expressing their outrage at the assassination of Pakistan's Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti.

Obama deserves Nobel Prize, says Tharoor

Obama deserves Nobel Prize, says Tharoor

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

"The image of the US is in the finest shape it's been in a very long time, and that's because the rest of the world believes in the kind of leadership President Obama is bringing to his task," the former UN Under Secretary General said at the Colbert Report news show. "He has given us hope," Tharoor said.

'Obama's speech to Parliament will be crucial'

'Obama's speech to Parliament will be crucial'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Parliament is being dressed up ahead of Barack Obama's address to the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall on November 8.

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Dr Rajwant Singh, an influential Sikh American community leader, met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to personally thank them for their deep concern and unstinted support in the wake of the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers on August 5 at a gurudwara at Oak Creek, Wisconsin by white supremacist and neo-Nazi Wade Michael Page.

Aziz's Take: Aggressive Obama vs agreeing Romney

Aziz's Take: Aggressive Obama vs agreeing Romney

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Obama was unforgiving, even though Romney agreed with him again and again, says Aziz Haniffa

Hillary more popular than Obama: Poll

Hillary more popular than Obama: Poll

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Clinton generated a 62 per cent favourable rating against her former rival Obama, who managed only 56 per cent.

Obama still against outsourcing jobs to India

Obama still against outsourcing jobs to India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Sticking to his opposition to outsourcing jobs to countries like India, President Barack Obama has said that he wants to give tax breaks to companies that are investing in the United States.

Why is Obama concerned about climate change

Why is Obama concerned about climate change

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The consequences of climate change will only grow more dire in the years to come, Obama warned.

Mirwaiz welcomes Obama's stance on Kashmir

Mirwaiz welcomes Obama's stance on Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of the moderate faction of the All Party Hurriyat Conference, has welcomed United States President Barack Obama's stance on the Kashmir dispute."President Obama offered help in facilitating the negotiations between India and Pakistan as the trust between the two key parties has been shattered. We, the people of Kashmir, are happy with the outcome. We have never ever called for third party mediation," he said.

Why Obama visit is significantly successful

Why Obama visit is significantly successful

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

A comprehensive roadmap for giving shape to the Indo-US strategic partnership has been the most important outcome of the very successful visit of United States President Barack Obama to India, notes senior analyst B Raman

Obama congratulates Karzai for 'statemanship'

Obama congratulates Karzai for 'statemanship'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed as 'constructive action' his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai agreeing for a runoff after electoral authorities invalidated tens of thousands of votes in his favour, reducing his vote share in the presidential election to less than 50 per cent.

Dr Singh, Obama begin restricted talks

Dr Singh, Obama begin restricted talks

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama on Monday began talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a wide range of bilateral and other issues. After a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Obama drove to the Hyderabad House from Rajghat to begin restricted talks with the prime minister, which would be followed by delegation-level talks. The two leaders are expected to issue a joint statement covering a number of issues ranging from security, trade and economy.

Image: How Obama gets his speech right

Image: How Obama gets his speech right

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

United States President Barack Obama's speeches are widely popular. However, a lot goes into framing the right words for the right occasion.