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Obama slams Wall Street cos

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A furious President Barack Obama slammed Wall Street's top bosses for taking $18 billion in bonuses describing it as "shameful" and "height of irresponsibility" while taxpayers bailed out their industry.

Obama asks Iran to return US drone

Obama asks Iran to return US drone

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

The United States has asked Iran to return the drone that Tehran says was brought down while it was flying over its territory, US President Barack Obama said on Monday, in a first open confirmation by Washington that the aircraft was in Iranian hands.

Obama's 'Happy Warrior' Biden too gets second term

Obama's 'Happy Warrior' Biden too gets second term

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Joseph Biden and Barack Obama faced each other as challengers in the 2008 Democratic primary, but in opting for a staus quo in Washington the Unirted States voters consolidated their partnership as brothers-in-arms.

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to the presidential race but added that he fundamentally disagrees with his vision, which, if implemented, would take the nation backward. "Just last morning, my opponent chose his running mate, the ideological leader of the Republicans in Congress Mr Paul Ryan. I want to congratulate Congressman Ryan," Obama said at a campaign event in Chicago.

When Obamas gorged on fish tikka andshami kebabs

When Obamas gorged on fish tikka andshami kebabs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The Obama were treated to a wide spread of Indian cuisine at the Presidential Banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Former US President Obama was featured wearing a number of ensembles some gladiator-inspired and a basketball one among others.

US: Amid gloom, Obama lights up final debate

US: Amid gloom, Obama lights up final debate

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

In their most lively but contentious face-to-face debate, Republican and Democratic presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama sparred over their respective economic, healthcare, energy and education policies, promoting their ideas to mostly undecided voters and slamming the other's as doomed to failure.

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.

Sonal Shah on 'digital' Obama's technology team

Sonal Shah on 'digital' Obama's technology team

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

President-elect Barack Obama's Transition Team has announced leaders for a series of Policy Working Groups for the Presidential Transition, which includes Indian-American Sonal Shah of Google, who will craft the incoming administration's high tech policy priorities.Shah heads Google's philanthropic arm, Google.org's global development efforts, and has a lengthy resume on international development issues.

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

It directs authorities to improve information sharing on cyber threats.

Obama honours three top Indian-American scientists

Obama honours three top Indian-American scientists

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

United States President Barack Obama has honoured three "extraordinary" Indian-American scientists and nine others with America's top medals for their pioneering work in exploring the very frontiers of human knowledge and making the world a better place.

Indian-American father-son duo leaves Obama Administration

Indian-American father-son duo leaves Obama Administration

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Possibly the only father-son duo serving in senior positions in the Obama Administration, who also happen to be Indian-Americans, has announced to leave their positions for private sectors jobs.

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The two leaders conversed on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit here for ninety minutes and worked to clarify gaps in negotiations over on the Syrian crisis.

'Obama does not love America'

'Obama does not love America'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has sparked off a political firestorm in the United States with his remarks that President Barack Obama does not love America, a comment termed as "horrible" by the White House.

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Obama said he has just two years left in office.

Obama's approval rating dips below 60 %

Obama's approval rating dips below 60 %

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

United States President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dipped below the 60 per cent-mark for the first time as worried Americans doubted his handling of the recession-hit economy, the deficit and health care issues, a new opinion poll showed on Monday.

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.

Obama, the anti-Christ? One in 4 Americans thinks so

Obama, the anti-Christ? One in 4 Americans thinks so

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

About one in four Americans suspect that President Barack Obama might be the antichrist, a new poll has found.

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.

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Obama

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Obama

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

America's first President of African origin Barack Obama, who will turn 50 this Thursday, says that even though he has got "a little greyer", his wife Michelle still thinks he is 'cute'.

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

President Obama is scheduled to arrive in India on November 6.

Obama scraps NASA's Moon mission

Obama scraps NASA's Moon mission

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Scrapping NASA's"Back to Moon" project, US President Barack Obama gave a new mission to the country's civilian space programme agency-a manned mission to Mars in a decade and sending astronauts to explore asteroids beyond the moon by 2025.

Trump Is Closer Than Ever To Win The Nobel

Trump Is Closer Than Ever To Win The Nobel

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Trump couldn't care less anymore about the Israeli demand for Iran's 'de-nuclearisation' and 'de-militarisation.' Trump pins hopes on a grand bargain with Iran as a partner in America First, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

More Americans to lose jobs: Obama

More Americans to lose jobs: Obama

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The President, who has become chief shareholder in several US firms, said, "I don't want to run auto companies. I don't want to run banks. So the sooner we can get out of that business, the better off we are going to be".

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

Democratic primaries: Obama expected to win

Democratic primaries: Obama expected to win

Rediff.com20 May 2008

United States presidential hopeful and Democratic front runner Barack Obama is expected to further shore up his position by capturing a majority of the pledged delegates after primaries in Oregon and Kentucky on Tuesday. However, rival Hillary Clinton has refused to quit the White house race. Opinion polls show Obama leading in Oregon and Clinton way ahead in Kentucky. As many as 103 pledged delegates are up for grabs in the two states.

Obama, Meera Shankar attend Holbrooke's memorial

Obama, Meera Shankar attend Holbrooke's memorial

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

United States President Barack Obama joined world leaders in paying rich tributes to late Special Envoy for Af-Pak region Richard Holbrooke, calling him a leading light who served the country until his final moments. "It is no coincidence that his life story so closely paralleled the major events of his times," Obama said, eulogising Holbrooke, who died on December 13, at a memorial ceremony, also attended by visiting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday.

Obama's gift from India: Hanuman idol

Obama's gift from India: Hanuman idol

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Obama's representative Carolyn Sauvage-Mar on Tuesday received a gold-plated two-feet-high idol, which she will pass it on to Obama.The idol is being presented to Obama as he is reported to be a Lord Hanuman devotee and carries with him a locket of the monkey god along with other good luck charms.An hour-long prayer meeting to sanctify the idol was earlier organised at Sankat Mochan Dham by Congress leader Brijmohan Bhama, Balmiki Samaj and the temple's priests.

Obama to celebrate Diwali with school kids

Obama to celebrate Diwali with school kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Obama would celebrate the festival of lights with children in Mumbai. But Diwali celebrations would not commence until he pays homage to the victims of 26/11 on November 6 at the Taj Hotel -- which was the "centerpiece" of the 2008 terror attacks.

Obama tells Americans to be more competitive

Obama tells Americans to be more competitive

Rediff.com20 May 2013

In his speech at the Morehouse College Commencement Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama asked the young people of his country to work hard.

Obama asks Americans to cut costs

Obama asks Americans to cut costs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Faced with over $1 trillion fiscal deficit, US President Barack Obama has said Americans need to reduce expenditure and cut costs, or else India and China will outperform them.

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'.

What is Obama's first-ever tweet?

What is Obama's first-ever tweet?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama hit the send button of a computer key board to have his first ever "tweet" as he along with the First Lady visited the office of Red Cross in downtown here serving as disaster operations centre to coordinate humanitarian aid to quake-hit Haiti.

Obama apologises to Karzai on Koran desecration

Obama apologises to Karzai on Koran desecration

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

United States President Barack Obama in a letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, regretted and apologised over the desecration of the Holy Koran at the Bagram Airbase.

Every fifth American thinks Obama is Muslim

Every fifth American thinks Obama is Muslim

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Over a year and a half into Barack Obama's presidency, an increasing number of Americans -- nearly one in five -- incorrectly believe that he is a Muslim, reveals a new survey

Obama was on Osama's hit list: Report

Obama was on Osama's hit list: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama was apparently on the hit list of Osama bin Laden, the huge cache of material obtained from the slain Al Qaeda chief's Abbottabad hideout suggested.

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.

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.

Obama leads over Romney in key Virginia: Poll

Obama leads over Romney in key Virginia: Poll

Rediff.com4 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama is leading by seven points against his possible Republican rival Mitt Romney in the key battle ground state of Virginia, a new poll has said.

FBI sets free Obama ricin letter suspect

FBI sets free Obama ricin letter suspect

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The FBI decision, which surprised many, came a day after the investigating agency told a local court that they could not find ricin -- the poisonous substance -- from the house or the vehicle of Paul Kevin Curtis, who was arrested last week on charges of sending letters to Obama which had ricin.