Barack Obama
Top US general in South Korea calls for talks with North Korean army to contain crisis
November 24, 2010After an exchange of artillery fire between the two Koreas, Seoul and Washington have announced a new joint military drill. South Korea also warns North Korea that any further aggression will bring enormous retaliation. The bodies of two men were found...
Erdogan discusses missile defense with Obama ahead of NATO’s summit in Lisbon
November 16, 2010By Saban Kardas Turkey’s reserved position on the US-led missile shield ahead of NATO’s Lisbon Summit on November 19-20 continues to remain a major issue affecting Turkish-US relations. Since the US values this project as part of its overall...
Obama presses for US-Russia nuclear pact
November 15, 2010Republican senators continue to express misgivings about a new nuclear-arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia. The comments follow President Barack Obama's assurances to his Russian counterpart that Senate ratification of the New...
Obama pays tribute to US troops in Korea
November 12, 2010On the U.S. Veterans Day holiday, the U.S.President Barack Obama traveled to the U.S.Army Garrison at Yongsan and addressed a gathering that included members of the 8th Army, 7th Air Force, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy forces. Referring to a sacred...
Obama criticizes Israel's decision to build in occupied east Jerusalem
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November 10, 2010U.S. President Barack Obama is promising America "will spare no effort" in its attempt to bring peace to the Middle East. Mr. Obama spoke about the difficult negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians Wednesday during a speech at the...
Obama seeks US-Russia arms treaty vote
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November 04, 2010U.S. President Barack Obama says he wants the U.S. Senate to ratify a nuclear arms treaty with Russia, known as START, before lawmakers adjourn at the end of the year. Mr. Obama told reporters Thursday that the issue has traditionally received bipartisan...
George W Bush had 'sickening feeling' over WMD lack
November 03, 2010Former US President George W Bush still has "a sickening feeling" about the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, US media report. The revelation comes in his memoir, "Decision Points", set to be published next...
Republicans Win Majority in House of Representatives
November 03, 2010Republicans made big gains in the U.S. mid-term election Tuesday, winning more than 50 additional seats and securing a majority in the House of Representatives. Republicans also made gains in the Senate, but failed to win the 10 additional seats that...
Key US senate races still undecided
November 03, 2010The U.S. Democratic Party managed to hold onto control of the U.S. Senate, but the margin of its slim majority has yet to be decided with three key Senate races still too close to call. Democrats are assured of winning at least 51 Senate seats...
President Obama's return to Indonesia highlights policy of engagement
November 03, 2010While President Barack Obama faces voter dissatisfaction at home, he is sure to receive a warm welcome when he visits Indonesia this month (November 9-10). The president's personal connection to Indonesia has opened the door to improving economic...
