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  Fight for Obamacare; don’t help Republicans on passing replacement measures, Obama tells Democrats

  World | January 05, 2017 18:28 IST

  As Republicans prepare to take over the reins of power, outgoing US President Barack Obama has urged fellow Democrats to save his legacy and the signature healthcare reform law.

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  ‘Obama & other Muslims not welcome here’: New Mexico store’s racist sign sparks outrage

  World | January 04, 2017 16:23 IST

  Almost a fortnight ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a grocery shop in New Mexico has come under fire for posting controversial signs on its storefront targeting outgoing President Barack Obama and Muslims.

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  Animal Diplomacy: These pets were exchanged between world leaders for a ‘warm” relationship

  Life | January 04, 2017 15:04 IST

  We bring to you some interesting furry tales of diplomatic gifts involving dogs, koala bears, pandas and what not. Read on to know more.

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  Before end of Presidency, Obama lines up a meeting with Democratic lawmakers, a speech in Chicago

  World | December 31, 2016 17:38 IST

  Shortly before his presidency ends, US President Barack Obama has plans to stop Republicans from destroying his signature health care law.

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  In tit-for-tat move, Russia moves to expel 35 US diplomats

  World | December 30, 2016 16:54 IST

  A day after U.S. President Barack Obama imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services, Russia’s Foreign Minister has indicated the expulsion of 35 U.S. diplomats. Thirty-five Russian diplomats were ordered to leave the U.S.

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  US evicts 35 Russian diplomats over election hacking allegations, Moscow threatens to retaliate

  World | December 30, 2016 9:10 IST

  The United States has expelled 35 Russian diplomats as punishment for Moscow's alleged interference with the US presidential election. The US said Russia must bear costs for its actions, but Moscow called the Obama administration

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  Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of derailing smooth transition of power

  World | December 29, 2016 13:02 IST

  Intensifying his tirade against the outgoing President Barack Obama, US President-elect Donald Trump today said that the former was derailing a smooth transition of power with ‘inflammatory’ statements and roadblocks’.

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  Obama administration close to imposing economic sanctions on Russia for interference in US presidential election: Report

  World | December 28, 2016 13:10 IST

  The Barack Obama administration is close to imposing economic sanctions on Russia besides censuring it diplomatically for interference in 2016 US presidential election.

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  During Pearl Harbor visit with Obama, Shinzo Abe offers no apology but pledges ‘not to wage war again’

  World | December 28, 2016 10:54 IST

  Outgoing US President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday visited Pearl Harbor where more than 2,300 people were killed in Tokyo's December 7, 1941 attack on the US Navy base in Hawaii.

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  Barack Obama says he would have won against Donald Trump

  World | December 27, 2016 7:16 IST

  President Barack Obama expressed confidence that he would have been able to marshal enough support to defeat Donald Trump if he had been eligible to run for a third term.

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  Barack Obama signs $618 billion defence bill, advances security cooperation with India

  World | December 24, 2016 20:15 IST

  In a major development, US President Barack Obama has signed into law the $618 billion defence budget for 2017, which enhances security cooperation with India. The bill also conditions nearly half of the funding to

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  Barack Obama to dismantle 'Muslim registry' before Donald Trump can revive it

  World | December 24, 2016 10:00 IST

  To prevent President-elect Donald Trump from establishing a registry of American Muslims and banning people from Muslim nations entering the US, the Obama administration has said that it is dismantling the dormant National Security Entry-Exit Registr

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  When a Christmas prank by White House staff ‘spooked’ Barack Obama

  World | December 23, 2016 16:36 IST

  Two photographs depicting a Christmas prank that White House staff played on US President Barack Obama have gone viral on social media. The pictures have garnered about 1,00,000 likes on Instagram in just a few days.

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  Almost all Russia-US dialogue 'frozen': Moscow

  World | December 22, 2016 6:59 IST

  Russia has said that almost all communication channels with United States were frozen and that Moscow expects President-elect Donald Trump to take a ‘fresher and more constructive approach’ in normalising the relations one he takes the charge next mo

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  Top US professors warn of Trump’s 'mental instability', suggest ‘evaluation’ before he assumes office

  World | December 19, 2016 20:19 IST

  3 leading professors of psychiatry from America's prestigious universities have written to President Barack Obama, expressing their grave concern over his successor Donald Trump's mental stability.

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  Hillary Clinton not treated fairly by media during election, says Barack Obama

  World | December 17, 2016 11:56 IST

  US President Barack Obama has said that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was not treated fairly by the media surrounding the Russian hacking incident.

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  Can use offensive cyber-muscle to retaliate for intervening in presidential polls, Obama warns Putin

  World | December 17, 2016 8:18 IST

  US President Barack Obama has slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin saying Washington can use offensive cyber-muscle to retaliate for interference in the recently conclude presidential elections.

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  US will respond to Russian hacking: Barack Obama

  World | December 16, 2016 9:33 IST

  President Barack Obama has said that the U.S. must and will take action against Russia in response to cyber interference with the election. Obama told NPR (National Public Radio) News that U.S. will respond at

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  Iran sanctions renewal act to become law without President Obama's signature

  World | December 15, 2016 17:31 IST

  President Barack Obama declined to sign a bill extending the US sanctions against Iran for 10 years but let it become law anyway.

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  Barack Obama orders review of election-related hacking by Russia

  World | December 10, 2016 10:02 IST

  Outgoing US President Barack Obama has ordered a review of election-season cyberattacks, including the email hacks that rattled the presidential campaign and raised fresh concerns about Russia's meddling in the polls.