Increase in manufacturing a sign of improving economy: ObamaSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Tuesday said a report released showing that manufacturing is on the rise is a sign that the economy is improving. "The steps we are taking to bring our economy back from the brink are working," Obama said.
Obama arrives in Boston to deliver eulogy at Kennedy funeral Mass on SaturdayAugust 29th, 2009 Obama arrives in Boston to deliver Kennedy eulogyBOSTON — President Barack Obama has arrived in Boston to deliver the eulogy at Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's funeral.
What protests? Obama town hall lacks outbursts from critics that lawmakers have seen elsewhereAugust 11th, 2009 What protests? Obama faces no town hall outburstsPORTSMOUTH, N.H. — So much for those spontaneous outbursts that have dogged lawmakers home on August recess.
Obama says he's 'not reconciled' to Iran having a nuclear weapons capability, must resist itJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama: Iran cannot be permitted to be nuke powerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is "not reconciled" to the idea of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon within a year. The president told The Associated Press in an interview that U.S.
AP Interview: Obama open to holding Gitmo detainees elsewhere, but idea gives him pauseJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama mulling prolonged terror detentionsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he's open to the idea of detaining some Guantanamo Bay terror suspects somewhere else for prolonged periods, but it may turn out that he won't be comfortable with any proposals to do that. In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Obama said the idea of indefinite detentions as part of his legacy as president "gives me huge pause."
But the president says there are some detainees who don't fall neatly into existing categories for criminal prosecution in the United States or under international law.
South Korea's Lee urges quick ratification of stalled US-South Korean free trade dealJune 17th, 2009 Lee and Obama discuss free trade dealWASHINGTON — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is urging representatives of top U.S. companies to push for quick ratification of a stalled U.S.-South Korean free trade deal.
Obama stumbles over Spanish holiday greetingMay 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama, it seems, still needs to work on improving his Spanish, as he used the wrong word at the opening of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the White House. As he welcomed guests to observe the Mexican holiday, the US president called the event "Cinco de Cuatro" prompting giggles from the crowd before he corrected himself.
Hear Hooda, insist Haryana copsMay 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The turnout was dismal at the Congress rally in Haryana Monday, so low that Haryana police had to intervene to ensure that the crowd stayed put during Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's address. After all the Congress leaders had addressed the meeting in Faridabad, it was finally Hooda's turn.
Obama steers clear of discussing Justice Souter, said to be planning departure from high courtMay 1st, 2009 Obama: No comment Justice Souter's retirementWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama isn't talking about the biggest news of the day: Supreme Court Justice David Souter's retirement. At the end of a Cabinet meeting Friday on the swine flu emergency, reporters tried to shout questions about Souter's reported plan to leave.
Obama, Biden join student volunteers to help out at national park siteApril 21st, 2009 Obama joins students to lend a hand at parkWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday rolled up his sleeves and got his shoes muddy as he, Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton planted trees at a national park site along the Anacostia River in northeast Washington. Obama let Clinton be the first to dig into the dirt.
Obama says marijuana can't give sinking US economy a highMarch 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has told an online crowd that legalizing marijuana won't do any good to the sinking American economy. Obama was drawn into the debate over legalizing pot when the cannabis crowd flooded the first-ever Internet-based presidential Town Hall meeting.
Crowd trouble interrupts Colombo ODIFebruary 4th, 2009 COLOMBO - Play in the fourth one-dayer between India and Sri Lanka was stopped Thursday evening due to crowd trouble. Sri Lanka were 108 for seven in 17.2 overs when stone throwing incidents prompted the umpires to call the players off the field.
Obama is the biggest rock star: Jennifer LopezJanuary 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer-turned-actress Jennifer Lopez, who was swept away by the charismatic presence of Barack Obama at the inaugural gala here, feels that he is the biggest rock star right now. 'He is the biggest rock star here, even though it is chock-full of celebrities.
Joe Biden knocks on door of Obama's inaugural trainJanuary 17th, 2009 WILMINGTON - Vice presidents usually claim second fiddle in the presidential limelight, but Saturday, for a few moments, Joe Biden stood in the sun - despite the minus 12 degree Centigrade chill. The vice president-elect boarded the historic inaugural train in his hometown of Wilmington, which had earlier picked up president- elect Barack Obama on the historic final journey towards Washington and the inauguration Tuesday.
Obama indicates new approach for IranJanuary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US president-elect Barack Obama indicated that his administration would move 'swiftly' with new tactics in its approach to Iran to head off the impending nuclear crisis and block Tehran's support of terrorism. Speaking Sunday in an interview with ABC news, Obama said he expected Iran to be 'one of our biggest challenges' when he takes office Jan 20.
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