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  Barak Obama, allies plot anti-ISIS strategy

  World | October 15, 2014 7:31 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama and military chiefs from more than 20 nations gathered on Tuesday in a show of strength against Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria. But the alliance faced a fresh test

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  Nobel prize victory for all striving for human dignity: Barak Obama

  World | October 11, 2014 8:29 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama has congratulated Indian and Pakistani activists Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai saying their Nobel Peace Prize "is a victory for all who strive to uphold the dignity of every human being."In a

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  New US education standards beset by politics

  World | October 10, 2014 7:12 IST

  Washington: Even America's classrooms have been caught up in the bitter partisan divisions of the era.A major overhaul of American public education, intended to make U.S. students more competitive with their global counterparts, seemed designed

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  Barak Obama: Not much margin for error in Ebola fight

  World | October 09, 2014 10:56 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama calls it a “belt and suspenders” approach—an extra level of screening at five major U.S. airports to try to catch any travelers from Ebola-ravaged countries who may be carrying the disease.About

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  Barak Obama expresses support to Colombia peace talks

  World | October 09, 2014 7:27 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama on Wednesday underscored continued strong support for efforts of the Colombia government to end a decades-old civil conflict, the White House said.In his telephone conversation with Colombian President Juan Manuel

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  Modi, Obama have infused 'new energy' into ties: New York Times

  World | October 07, 2014 11:35 IST

  Washington: Suggesting that US President Barack and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had infused "new energy" into their stalled bilateral relationship, the New York Times wonders whether they can turn aspirations of "strategic partnership" into

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  Barak Obama calls for more efforts against Ebola crisis

  World | October 07, 2014 6:36 IST

  Washington: Calling Ebola crisis an issue of global security, US President Barack Obama on Monday urged further efforts from international community to fight the deadly virus in West Africa.After meeting his national security aides, Obama

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  Barak Obama greets Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

  World | October 04, 2014 11:34 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama today sent best wishes to Muslims around the world, who are celebrating Eid al-Adha and those performing the Hajj pilgrimage this year.“As our Muslim neighbours and friends gather for Eid

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  Barak Obama: Action on immigration not if, but when

  World | October 03, 2014 8:09 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to quell doubts that he will use his presidential powers to act on immigration, telling Hispanics and immigration activists it's “not a question of if but when.”At the

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  Obama, Netanyahu talk focus on peace, Iran and terrorism

  World | October 02, 2014 6:36 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Wednesday and held discussion over some thorny issues including peace with the Palestinians, Iran's nuclear programme and the

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  Barak Obama goal of Gitmo closure stalled at Pentagon

  World | September 30, 2014 10:43 IST

  Washington: The transfer of prisoners out of Guantanamo Bay has ground to a halt amid a slow Pentagon approval process, causing deep frustration within the administration and raising doubts that President Barack Obama will be

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  Barak Obama pal Eric Holder to leave after 6 years as AG

  World | September 26, 2014 11:26 IST

  WASHINGTON: It wasn't difficult for Barack Obama and Eric Holder to be in the same orbit. Both were sons of immigrants, Columbia Ivy Leaguers, basketball fans and prominent African-American political figures.They first met nearly 10

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  Barak Obama announces attorney general's resignation

  World | September 26, 2014 6:38 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama on Thursday announced Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation. However, he will stay until his successor is confirmed.Obama made the official announcement at the White House alongside Holder, 63, who is

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  Barak Obama urges more countries to pitch in to fight Ebola

  World | September 26, 2014 6:13 IST

  United Nations: US President Barack Obama said on Thursday the world was not doing enough to combat Ebola outbreak and that more countries were needed to contribute critical assets and capabilities to contain the epidemic."In

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  Barak Obama at UN: Dismantle the IS 'network of death'

  World | September 25, 2014 7:57 IST

  UNITED NATIONS: Confronted by the growing threat of Middle East militants, President Barack Obama implored world leaders at the United Nations Wednesday to rally behind his expanding military campaign to stamp out the violent Islamic

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  'Nobody gets a pass' in tackling climate change: Barak Obama

  World | September 24, 2014 8:07 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced measures to help other countries fight climate change, saying that it is necessary to adopt an ambitious worldwide accord in which all countries are involved."We recognise our

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  Barak Obama pledges diplomatic resolution of Ukraine crisis

  World | September 19, 2014 6:43 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama on Thursday pledged continued efforts to seek a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis."In addition to the concrete expressions of support through security assistance and economic assistance, we are going

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  No ground troops against IS : Obama

  World | September 18, 2014 6:11 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama on Wednesday reiterated that the US will not use ground troops against Iraq to fight against the Islamic State (IS)."I will not commit you, and the rest of our Armed Forces,

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  Barak Obama calls for gun control on anniversary of Navy Yard shooting

  World | September 17, 2014 10:54 IST

  Washington: US President Barack Obama renewed his call for "common-sense" gun control measures, one year after a shootout in a US Navy facility in Washington left 12 people dead."One year ago, our dedicated military and

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  US includes India among 22 major illicit drug producers

  World | September 16, 2014 9:19 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama has identified India among 22 major illicit drug-producing or drug-transit countries that "significantly affect the United States" and asked it to support Afghanistan's counter-narcotics efforts.Of these 22, three countries -- Bolivia,