Obama offers condolences to family of Gabon’s president

October 6th, 2009 Obama sends condolences to Filipino storm victimsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is expressing his condolences for the loss of life and devastation caused by recent storms in the Philippines. In a statement late Tuesday, Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, felt "great sorrow over the hundreds of people who have died from the storms and resulting flooding and the hundreds of thousands more who have been displaced." The president said U.S.

October 2nd, 2009 Obama extends condolences to Indonesian presidentWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has spoken with Indonesia's president to offer his condolences for the devastating earthquake that struck West Sumatra. The White House says Obama got through to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SOO'-see-loh BAM'-bang yoo-doo-YOH'-noh) on Friday morning after several unsuccessful tries to reach him since Wednesday's quake.

October 1st, 2009 Obama offers support for Samoa, IndonesiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is voicing his concern and his condolences over the tsunami in the South Pacific and the earthquake in Indonesia. He said there's been a "terrible" loss of life in Samoa and American Samoa as a result of the tsunami that came ashore Tuesday.

September 6th, 2009 Edward Kennedy's son thanks public for condolencesPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The son of the late Massachusetts Sen.

August 18th, 2009 Obama sends condolences to SKorea on Kim's deathWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is extending condolences to the Korean people and the family of former President Kim Dai-jung. Obama said Kim, who died Tuesday at age 85, "risked his life" in leading a political movement that was crucial to South Korean development.

July 18th, 2009 Obama offers support to Indonesia's presidentWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has called Indonesia's leader to express support for the Indonesian government and people after suicide attacks at two hotels killed seven people. Obama spoke on Saturday with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SOO'-see-loh BAM'-bang yoo-doo-YOH'-noh).

July 17th, 2009 Obama condemns 'outrageous attacks' on IndonesiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is condemning a pair of suicide bombings at American hotels in Indonesia on Friday. Investigators say the attacks at two hotels in Jakarta killed eight people and wounded more than 50.

June 28th, 2009 Obama aide: President has written Jackson familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson's family. David Axelrod says Obama expressed condolences to the Jacksons.

June 23rd, 2009 Obama offers prayers for victims of commuter crashWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the thoughts and prayers of the first family go out to the victims of the commuter train crash in Washington, D.C., that killed six people and injured scores of others. Obama issued a statement Monday night thanking rescue personnel who helped to save lives.

June 4th, 2009 Obama 'deeply saddened' by recruiter shootingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — President Barack Obama has issued a statement saying he's "deeply saddened" by a shooting that left one Army private dead and another wounded at a Little Rock recruiting center.

May 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Saturday mourned the death of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun. "I was saddened by the news of the death of former president Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea," Obama said in a statement.

May 8th, 2009 Adviser describes Obama's condolences to KarzaiWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's national security adviser says the United States expressed great sympathy over the loss of life after a bombing in Afghanistan that officials said killed dozens of civilians. Retired Marine Corps Gen.

April 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said the US was ready to help the more than 200 victims of a devastating earthquake in the heart of Italy and offered his condolences in a telephone call Tuesday with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The Italian people and victims 'are in the thoughts and prayers of the American people at this time,' Obama told his Italian counterpart, according to the White House.

February 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Tuesday conveyed 'deep condolences' to families of the victims of the bushfires in Australia and offered assistance in disaster relief. External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee rang up his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith and 'conveyed deep condolences and sympathies to the families of the deceased and victims of the bushfires in the State of Victoria'.

January 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Kate Hudson took time out of promoting her latest film to offer her condolences to actor John Travolta and Kelly Preston after the tragic death of their teenaged son Jett. The star was walking the red carpet at the New York premiere of her latest movie 'Bride Wars' with Anne Hathaway Monday, when she approached reporters to offer a message of support to the grieving parents, reports contactmusic.com.