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Obama: ‘I deserve a second term’

Monday, February 6th, 2012

President Barack Obama tells a US network that he deserves a second term in the White House, as a poll puts his approval rating above 50%.

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US and Israel ‘in unison’ on Iran

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.

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US and Israel ‘in unison’ on Iran

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.

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Obama unveils smaller US military

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

The US military will become “leaner” while maintaining superiority as it switches focus to the Asia-Pacific, US President Barack Obama has announced.

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U.S. to Use Foreign Aid to Promote Gay Rights Abroad

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

President Barack Obama issued a memorandum directing American agencies to look for ways to combat efforts by foreign governments to criminalize homosexuality.

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U.S. to Use Foreign Aid to Promote Gay Rights Abroad

Obama offers condolences for airstrike

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

President Barack Obama did not issue a formal apology but called Pakistan's president Sunday to express condolences over the airstrike that killed 24 soldiers near the Afghanistan border more than a week ago.

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Obama says yuan moves not enough

Monday, November 14th, 2011

US President Barack Obama says China has not done enough to allow its currency to rise in value, speaking at a summit of Apec leaders.

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Obama Sees Economic Power of Asia-Pacific Region

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Placing high hopes on the economic power of Pacific rim nations, President Barack Obama on Saturday declared the Asia-Pacific region the heart of explosive growth for years to come. For businesses, he said, “this is where the action’s going to be.”

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Obama to host Apec Hawaii summit

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

US President Barack Obama has gone to Hawaii, where this weekend he is hosting leaders from Asia Pacific countries at the annual Apec summit.

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Appeals Court Backs Health Care Law

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law got a boost on Tuesday when an appeals court agreed with a lower court that dismissed a challenge and found the law’s minimum coverage requirement was constitutional.

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Sarkozy called Israeli PM ‘liar’

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a “liar” in remarks to US President Barack Obama overheard by journalists.

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Obama pushes jobs plan in Colorado

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

President Barack Obama concludes his West Coast trip Tuesday with a visit to a Denver High School.

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Obama pushes jobs plan in Colorado

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

President Barack Obama concludes his West Coast trip Tuesday with a visit to a Denver High School.

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Obama outlines US deficit plans

Monday, September 19th, 2011

US President Barack Obama outlines his plans to cut the US deficit by a further $3tn and kick-start economic growth.

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Obama outlines US deficit plans

Obama’s uncle arrested for drink-driving

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

US President Barack Obama’s uncle was held on suspicion of drink-driving and told police he would call the White House to arrange bail, authorities say.

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