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11 facts you may not know about US President-elect Joe Biden

11 facts you may not know about US President-elect Joe Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Democrat Joe Biden has defeated Donald Trump in the race to become the 46th US President.

Xi is the only leader Obama will meet one on one this week

Xi is the only leader Obama will meet one on one this week

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

52 world leaders, including Narendra Modi, will attend this week's Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC. Obama will meet separately only with the Chinese president.

Trump's inauguration drew fewer crowd than Obama's

Trump's inauguration drew fewer crowd than Obama's

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Donald Trump may blame the rain, but there were clearly a lot less people who attended his inauguration on Capitol Hill than had been anticipated.

'GOP the natural party for Indian Americans'

'GOP the natural party for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Sadanand Dhume, one of the rising stars in the Washington, DC, policy wonk circles, particularly among Conservatives, argues that while President Obama can take Indian Americans support for granted, their natural home should be the Grand Old Party

Syria violence outrageous: Obama

Syria violence outrageous: Obama

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

United States President Barack Obama has condemned Syria's "outrageous" use of violence against anti-government demonstrators, accusing the regime of seeking Iran's aid to quell the rebellion.

Why Trump has left Obama's legacy in ashes

Why Trump has left Obama's legacy in ashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Trump's desecration of all that Obama represented can be seen at different levels: Personal, political, systemic and structural,' explains Ambassador B S Prakash.

PIX: Thousand commemorate 50th anniv of March on Washington

PIX: Thousand commemorate 50th anniv of March on Washington

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

US President Obama in his address to thousands who gathered on the Washington Mall paid tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and to the millions who stood by his side during the civil rights fight of the 1960s.

India needs to 'cherish and nurture' its Muslims: Obama

India needs to 'cherish and nurture' its Muslims: Obama

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Obama also said he had emphasised the need for religious tolerance and the right to practise one's own faith during closed door talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his last trip to India in 2015.

How Modi made Obama feel special

How Modi made Obama feel special

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went all out to make US President Obama feel special through his personal gestures

Transition begins: Trump and Obama have an 'excellent conversation'

Transition begins: Trump and Obama have an 'excellent conversation'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Trump broke from protocol and barred journalists from travelling with him to cover his first meeting with Obama.

Obama greets PM warmly

Obama greets PM warmly

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

US President Barack Obama is looking forward to the state visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington in November.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

What Obama has common with these Presidents

What Obama has common with these Presidents

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

13 other Presidents have won a second term; Frankin D Roosevelt served four!

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US President Barack and wife Michelle met Nobel prize winner Kailash Satyarthi

PHOTO: Malala's date with the Obamas

PHOTO: Malala's date with the Obamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have met Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai in the Oval Office of the White House and praised her remarkable courage and efforts.

Here's the new 'job' Obama has been offered

Here's the new 'job' Obama has been offered

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The job advertisement says applicants should have 'at least eight years' experience running a highly-regarded nation'.

Dom's Take: What if Joe Biden becomes US President?

Dom's Take: What if Joe Biden becomes US President?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier predicts the scene if Biden and Harris win on November 3, 2020.

As long as America exists, ...: Blinken vows support to Israel

As long as America exists, ...: Blinken vows support to Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

In a joint presser with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, Blinken vowed his support to Tel Aviv and also lauded the bravery of Israeli citizens amid the ongoing conflict that has claimed the lives of over 1,300 Israelis.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

When US presidents came calling to India

When US presidents came calling to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Obama's coming visit to India has created quite a buzz, here is a look at all past visits of American Presidents to the country

Markets cheer Obama win

Markets cheer Obama win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Financials among the top gainers.

Barack Obama makes 'Sandy' count

Barack Obama makes 'Sandy' count

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

After a slow start to the campaign, US President Barack Obama has bounced back with a masterstroke, reports Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra, who is covering the American presidential elections.

Obama's chopper to have India-made cabin

Obama's chopper to have India-made cabin

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

United States President Barack Obama will soon fly in a new helicopter whose cabin has been made in India.

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

US presidential aspirants Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Friday tried to woo minority Latino and African American voters as they sparred over issues like race and their records on immigration during a Democratic debate.

'We are here because of Modi and Obama's vision'

'We are here because of Modi and Obama's vision'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Big countries do not agree on every set of issues.' 'Look, one of the differences in the relationship is that when we do not agree, we are sitting down and talking to each other.'

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.

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Late US President Dwight Eisenhower's visit to Agra over five decades ago presents a stark contrast to the changed global security situation now as President Obama prepares to visit Taj Mahal next week.

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Rediff.com10 May 2023

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India.

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

It is rare that two-term president has an approval rating of 56 per cent towards the end of his presidency. It is also the highest for Obama since he was re-elected in 2012.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Gates, Musk hacked

Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Gates, Musk hacked

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The account of former US vice-president Joe Biden, who is the current Democratic Party presidential candidate in the November election, was also hacked.

US vice president Biden says he will not run for presidency

US vice president Biden says he will not run for presidency

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Ending weeks of speculation, US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that he will not run for the 2016 presidential election.

Is a big ticket announcement on the way?

Is a big ticket announcement on the way?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

M K Bhadrakmar, the former diplomat and strategic thinker, reviews the first day of President Obama's visit to India.

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.

What's Prez Obama listening to?

What's Prez Obama listening to?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Here's a sneak peek into his playlist.

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.

When Obama decides to walk to work

When Obama decides to walk to work

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Here's what happened when United States President Barack Obama decided to take a stroll.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Biden names longtime aide as White House chief of staff

Biden names longtime aide as White House chief of staff

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In addition to supporting the president-elect, Klain will work to build a diverse, experienced and talented team to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris meet the urgent challenges facing the country, a media release said.