Obama: G-20 protests in Pittsburgh were comparatively mildSeptember 25th, 2009 Obama: G-20 summit in Pittsburgh was fairly calmPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama says the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh was relatively tranquil and protesters should realize that world leaders are trying to shape a global economy that helps poor people. Obama told reporters Friday that previous world summits drew far more protesters than the several thousand who clashed with police this week in Pittsburgh.
McCain: Obama should not delay sending more US troops to AfghanistanSeptember 23rd, 2009 McCain: More troops needed in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says more U.S.
Obama to UN: Time for difficult work on climate change is at hand, global cooperation a mustSeptember 23rd, 2009 Obama pleads for harder work on climate changeUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama has implored world leaders to confront climate change, saying there can be no peace without cooperative work to preserve the planet. Appearing before global leaders gathered at the United Nations, Obama said Wednesday that "the danger posed by climate change cannot be denied — and our responsibility to meet it must not be deferred."
The president said "this is why the days when America dragged its feet on this issue are over." He said he understood the tempation of nations to put economic recovery from recession ahead of climate change work, but said that must not be allowed to happen.
Obama won't tell Justice Dept. to end interrogation probe of Bush administration practicesSeptember 20th, 2009 Obama: Justice OK to conduct interrogation reviewWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he has no plans to ask the Justice Department to end its criminal investigation into the harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists during the Bush administration. Seven former CIA directors have asked the president to do just that.
Doha round: G-8 pledge to get a deal meets reality of negotiators struggling to make processJuly 24th, 2009 Negotiators struggling at WTO despite G-8 pledgeGENEVA — The G-8's pledge to complete a new global trade pact by the end of next year has been met with caution and skepticism by negotiators who have seen a string of similar promises fail to deliver over the last eight years. "Mismatch" was the word used by ambassadors Friday at the 153-member World Trade Organization in comparing that promise to reality on the ground.
President Obama says he remains concerned about job losses, says more work needed on economyJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama: More work needed to create new jobsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he's still "deeply concerned" about the continuing loss of jobs across the country. He said that developing both a short-term and longer-term solution to America's economic woes is "one of the things that I'm most focused on."
Obama also told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday he feels his administration has stabilized the housing and financial markets, while he acknowledged that more work needs to be done in the area of job creation.
Citi Investment Research analyst downgrades Watson Wyatt on near-term concerns of combinationJune 29th, 2009 Watson Wyatt shares plunge on downgradeNEW YORK — Shares of Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc. tumbled more than 7 percent in afternoon trading Monday after a Citi Investment Research analyst downgraded the stock to "Hold" from "Buy," citing short-term concerns about the management consulting firm's proposed combination with competitor Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby Inc.
Obama says he will hold off on seeking a second stimulus program for beleaguered economyJune 23rd, 2009 Obama: No new stimulus needed, but quicker resultsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is not ready to offer a second stimulus plan even though the economy continues to struggle. The president said Tuesday that more time is needed to assess the effectiveness of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan enacted early this year.
Manmohan Singh's Russian menu: two summits, four bilateral meetsJune 16th, 2009 YEKATERINBURG - Two back-to-back summits and four bilateral meetings in less than 24 hours could test the nerves of any world leader. But Manmohan Singh, the 76-year-old Indian prime minister, looked fresh and energetic at the end of a long working day.
Manmohan Singh leaves for RussiaJune 15th, 2009 New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh,left Monday for Russia on a three-day visit to attend two multilateral summits.
17-year-old California resident scales Everest, youngest to top seven summitsJune 10th, 2009 17-year-old California resident scales EverestLOS ANGELES — A 17-year-old California resident reached the summit of Mount Everest as part of his trek to become the youngest person to scale the tallest peaks on each of the world's seven continents. Johnny Strange, a senior in high school who resides in Malibu, Calif., reached the top of the 29,035-foot mountain on May 20.
Obama offers condolences to family of Gabon's presidentJune 9th, 2009 Obama offers condolences to GabonWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is offering condolences to the people of Gabon after their longtime president died. Gabon's President Omar Bongo died Monday in Spain.
Obama, Brown speak by telephone, plan to meet Saturday at D-Day eventJune 5th, 2009 Obama, Brown speak ahead of NormandyDRESDEN, Germany — President Barack Obama has spoken with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown before the pair meets in France on Saturday. Obama spoke with his counterpart Thursday night to discuss the U.S.
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.
I will work for the region's peace, Obama tells AbbasJanuary 21st, 2009 RAMALLAH - US President Barack Obama Wednesday promised his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas that he would work for peace in the Middle East, according to Abbas' spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh. In a statement published on the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, Abu Rudeineh said Obama made his first call to Abbas since he assumed office Tuesday, assuring the Palestinian leader that he and his administration 'will do all they can to bring peace to the region.'
Obama 'stressed that his administration will work as a partner with President Abbas toward institution building, reconstruction and achieving peace,' said Abu Rudeineh.
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