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Obama predicts ISIL will lose as he formally asks Congress to use military force against them

The United States may have been carrying out airstrikes against Islamic militants since last year but the president has now formally asked Congress

Ukraine

Obama to consider arming Ukraine government if diplomacy fails

US President Barack Obama says he’s waiting for the results of crucial talks on Ukraine before deciding whether to supply arms to the Kyiv

USA

Obama meets Merkel and keeps open mind on whether to send weapons to Ukraine

Holding talks in Washington with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Obama says he has not yet made a decision on whether to send weapons to government forces in Ukraine.

USA

Homelessness in Washington DC reaches record levels

Washington DC is struggling for answers after figures reveal that a record 4,000 people now live in the capital’s homeless shelters. It is an

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Ukraine

Pressure builds in US and NATO to supply arms to Ukraine

Should Ukraine receive military assistance? The question is being asked as never before in certain quarters following Kyiv’s recent military reverses

USA

Measles outbreak in the US: Obama urges parents to vaccinate children

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US President Obama takes part in India's annual Republic Day festivities

India

Obama first US president to attend India National Day parade

Barack Obama is the first US president to be guest of honour at India's annual Republic Day parade, a flamboyant display of the South Asian nation's military might and cultural diversity.

India

US and India seal civil nuclear deal

The United States and India have sealed a civil nuclear deal. US President Barack Obama held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New

Cuba

US says mistrust must be overcome to restore Cuba ties

The United States and Cuba have ended their historic first round of high-level talks aimed at restoring diplomatic relations. Over two days, a range

USA

YouTube bloggers interview Obama at White House

YouTube video bloggers have been giving US President Barack Obama a grilling. The video interviews were shown on the White House YouTube page – and

USA

Washingtonians react positively to Obama's union address

Like few other cities in the world, Washington, DC, is a place where people flock to bars to watch political speeches – especially when they are

USA

Obama calls on Republicans to end partisan politics in his sixth State of the Union

President Barack Obama has put an improving US economy and foreign policy achievements at the centre of his sixth State of the Union address. With

Cuba

Historic talks begin on the future of Cuban-US relations

The first official talks in more than half a century between the USA and Cuba begin today in Havana, and a delegation headed by Senator Patrick Leahy

USA

'Relaxed' Obama undaunted by Republicans' upper hand

President Barack Obama gives his annual State of the Union Address this Tuesday night from Washington. Luckily for him, the US Constitution entitles

USA

Obama urges Congress not to trigger new sanctions against Iran

President Obama says new Iran sanctions could upset diplomatic talks

France

The US stands with you, Obama tells France

“The chair asks that the house now observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in France.” As the sieges were

USA

No peace, love and understanding between Obama and new Republican majority

North Korea

North Korea rejects 'hostile' US sanctions

North Korea has slammed the decision of the US to impose fresh sanctions against them, labeling Washington’s policies as ‘hostile’ and ‘repressive’

USA

US slaps extra sanctions on North Korea in response to Sony hack

US President Barack Obama has authorised additional sanctions against North Korea in what he said was the first US response to the cyber attack on