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Barack Obama
Barack Obama won the 2008/09 US Presidential Elections to become the 44th President of USA (the first African American President). He took oath and assumed office at the Obama Inauguration on January 20, 2009. He won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
Being the first black president, Obama is considered the biggest ever assassination target in American history and needless to say CIA chiefs have been making Washington the most secure location. Oval Office said Obama wont makeover the interiors of his office.
In June 09, actor John Voight blasted Obama calling him a 'false prophet' and insisted that the President's administration had thus far been a failure.
In December 08, he asked the Top 3 Automobile CEOs to agree to drastic reforms or be sacked.
Obama monitored the latest Israel-Hamas conflict from Hawaii. His advisor said Obama is seeing Mideast as a major agenda and that he is committed to peace in the region.
In February 09, Obama told Congress leaders that he will transition Iraq mission into a training, advising and engaging in limited counter-terrorist operations. The combat missions is expected to end in August 2010. On March 2, 2009, the Obama administration has released nine previously secret internal Justice Department memos and opinions defining the legal limits of government power in combating terrorism during the Bush administration.
In March 09, reports are out that Obama wrote a secret quid pro quo letter to Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev three weeks earlier that said he would back off deploying a new missile defense system in Eastern Europe if Moscow would help stop Iran from developing long-range weapons.
On May 17, 2009, 19 supporters are arrested at the Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind., as they protested against President Obama's scheduled commencement speech. The protestors are charged for trespassing the campus as they are not students of the University. The protestors object the school's decision to invite Obama given his stands on abortion and embryonic stem-cell research. President Obama will be giving his commencement address at the University. By the end of the day, the number of supporters who tried to stop the President's presence at the University rose to 40. As many as 39 are arrested on trespassing charges.
Obama reacted sharply at the April 2009 North Korea rocket launch and called for punshing North Korea at the act. Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak met on June 16, 2009 at Washington and gave a summit-level affirmation that they are united front against North Korea after the later performed nuclear test and subsequent developments.
Obama has overturned militarys Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy on gays allowing them to serve openly in the military. In March 09, reports are out that Obama will order a new system of competitative contracting that would help save tax savers money.
On May 19, 2009, he released the first US regulation of auto emissions in a bid to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gasses and lower dependence on foreign oil.
Obama will delivery his speech at the Conference Hall of Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt on June 4, 2009. His speech gains importance as it is considered as Obama's address to the Muslim world. With this visit, Obama will be the second U.S. president to deliver a speech in Cairo University after Theodore Roosevelt in 1910.
For more information on Obama's Russia visit read, 2009 Barack Obama visit to Russia
Obama met Pope Benedict XVI for the first time after completing his G8 meeting at quake hit Italian town of L'Aquila.
Barack Obama is visiting to Ghana in July 2009 in his first tour to Africa since his taking office as US President.
In August 09, Obama and first lady expressed condoled the death of Edward Kennedy, former Massachusetts Senator.
Obama will welcome Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to the White House on November 22, 2009 on the later's official visit to the US.
US Congress approves historic health care overhaul bill
US Congress has approved a legislation over the nations health care system along the lines proposed by US President Barack Obama that would provide medical coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. ANI
Gilani hopes March 24 talks with US will successfully achieve concrete results
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed the hope that the upcoming strategic talks with the US on March 24 in Washington would successfully achieve concrete results and tangible goals. ANI
US, Pakistan undecided over discussing Indo-Pak ties during March 24 talks
While both US and Pakistan are preparing themselves up for the upcoming strategic dialogue, which is scheduled to be held on March 24 in Washington, none of the sides have made any mention that whether the issue regarding restarting the composite talks between New Delhi and Islamabad would be discussed or not. ANI
US still unsure over positive or negative impact of Pak Taliban arrests
There seems to be a great confusion among top US officials over the recent arrests of the some wanted Taliban commanders in Pakistan, as a day after President Obamas Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke said America is gratified with the arrests, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief Leon Panetta has stressed that while the arrests have had an impact, its effect was yet to be determined. ANI
FIR against Obama over drone attacks sought by Pak human rights group
A petition has been moved in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking the registration of a first information report (FIR) against US President Barack Obama and other top American officials holding them responsible for the death of hundreds of innocent civilians during drone strikes in the country. ANI
Romney leads 2012 Republican presidential bid field
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney leads his Republican rivals for the partys 2012 presidential nomination, according a new survey out Friday by Public Policy Polling. ANI
Terrorism is the common enemy of India, US: Roemer
United States Ambassador to India, Timothy J. Roemer, on Friday said the Al-Qaeda, Taliban and Lashkar-e-Toiba were the common enemies of both India and America. ANI
US is doing more, and will announce more for Pak: Holbrooke
Responding to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshis statement that it was now Americas turn to do more to help Islamabad tackle the menace of terrorism more effectively, President Obamas Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has said the US is already doing more and will announce more for Pakistan. ANI
Obama delays Australian trip till June
U.S. President Barack Obama has cancelled his upcoming trip to Australia in order to garner support for the healthcare bill - the centrepiece of his domestic policies. ANI
Little change in Paks poor perception of America despite billions in aid: US official
The United States may have offered Pakistan billions of dollars as humanitarian and military aid, but American officials believe that there has been very little change in the way Islamabad sees Washington. ANI
Netanyahus bro-in-law calls Obama anti-Semitic
Benjamin Netanyahus brother-in-law, Hagai Ben-Artzi, has called US President Barack Obama anti-Semitic ANI
Tiger Woods still a terrific golfer, says Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama has said that Tiger Woods will continue to be a terrific golfer despite the embarrassment he has suffered following the exposure of his extra-marital affairs. ANI
Obamas political future depends upon Pakistans support: PML-Q
PML-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that President Barack Obamas political future depends upon Pakistans support in winning the war on terror, thereby allowing for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. ANI
Britain forms body to keep tab on aid to extremists in Pak
Worried over the origin of financial support being received by extremists in Pakistan, Britain has established a body to monitor the financial assistance being provided to terrorists in the country. ANI
Obama to visit Australia only for 24 hours
United Sates President Barack Obama will visit Australian capital Canberra, as part of his Asia-Pacific tour next week. ANI
Ambassador Roemer hopeful of Parliaments nod on N-liability Bill
United States Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer on Monday expressed hope that the Nuclear Liability Bill would help strengthen trust between the two countries. ANI
UPA Govt. backs off, avoids introducing Nuke Liability Bill
The expected face-off between the UPA Government and the Opposition over the formers proposed Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill has fizzled out with the UPA saying it will not table the Bill that provides for compensation in case of a nuclear accident for discussion today. ANI
UPA Government, Opposition set to square off in Parliament on Nuke Liability Bill
The UPA Government and the Opposition are likely to engage in a heated debate over the formers proposed Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill that provides for compensation in case of a nuclear accident. ANI
Pakistan Army not interested in politics: Holbrooke
US President Barack Obamas Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has said that the Pakistan Army is no longer interested in playing a role in the countrys volatile political scene. ANI
Stronger political will required to achieve complete global non-proliferation: Kazakh FM
Kazakhstans Foreign Minister, Kanat Saudabayev, has expressed grave concern over the international communitys lack of political will to achieve complete global non-proliferation, and reiterated that this is an absolute must to ensure both nuclear security and the peaceful use of nuclear equipment and energy. ANI
Obama not to be accompanied by wife, daughters on Asian trip: Gibbs
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has confirmed that President Barack Obama will delay his visit to Asia, and he wont be accompanied by wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha. ANI
Obamas Moon plans catastrophic, say former NASA astronauts
A BBC report has voiced the displeasure that former NASA astronauts have over US President Barack Obamas decision to push Moon missions further back, with one astronaut even saying that it would be catastrophic for US space exploration. ANI
Obamas job approval rating nosedives to all time low of 46 percent
The job approval rating of US President Barack Obama has hit a record low (46 percent) amid rising doubts over his ability to push health care reforms - the centrepiece of his domestic policies - through Congress. ANI
Obama to distribute 1.4-million-dollar Nobel Peace Prize money among charities
US President Barack Obama has decided to distribute his Nobel Peace Prize money, 1.4 million dollars, among a variety of charities, including Bill Clintons Haiti earthquake relief fund. ANI
US, China military visits in limbo
The Chinese Army brass has urged the Pentagon to take the initiative to fix stagnant Sino-US military relations. ANI
US envoy inaugurates international food festival in Delhi
The US Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer on Thursday inaugurated an annual international food festival Aahar-2010 in the national capital. ANI
Obama names Clinton as certification authority of Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear deal
United States President Barack Obama has appointed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the new certification authority to verify the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear agreement after every six months. ANI
Indonesian President admits Bali bomber killed in Jakarta raid
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confirmed that Jemaah Islamiah leader Dulmatin, the key accused in 2002 Bali bombings, has been killed in a raid in Jakarta. ANI
Palin raising cash for McCain by offering donors chance to get clicked with her
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is raising cash for her former running mate Senator John McCain by offering donors a chance for a picture with her at the Arizona Biltmore reception. ANI
Obama set for Americas Most Wanted appearance
US President Barack Obama is set to appear as a special guest on popular crime TV show Americas Most Wanted. ANI
Republican Senator not sure whether Obama is an American citizen or a Christian
Republican Congressman Paul Broun has said that he is not sure whether President Barack Obama is an American citizen or a Christian, but he is a socialist for sure. ANI
China designing powerful carrier rocket for moon landing
China is designing a new heavy-thrust carrier rocket that can send astronauts to the moon. ANI
Experts wary of Paks double game behind US back
The Pakistan Armys successful offensive in restive tribal regions of the country and the recent arrests of top militant commanders in Karachi and from other parts of the country, might be seen as a shift in Islamabads policies, but concerns are that it may be playing a double game. ANI
Michelle Obama understands hubbys smoke-quitting issues
US First Lady Michelle Obama has admitted President Barack Obama is struggling to quit smoking. ANI
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