US government 'preparing' for another shutdown: White House
With just hours to go before current federal funding expires, the effort stalled in the Senate when one lawmaker blocked a quick vote on the compromise bill.
Feb 09, 2018, 06:20 AM IST
Donald Trump's approval rating same as Barack Obama in first year at office
According to the Rasmussen Reports' poll, US President Donald Trump on Thursday got an approval rating of 46 percent, as compared to a disapproval rating of 53 percent.
Dec 29, 2017, 07:55 AM IST
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton most admired by Americans: Gallup
Obama and Clinton remained as the most admired people, which is a 10-year trend for Obama and 16 years running for Clinton.
Dec 28, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton most admired among Americans: Gallup poll
Obama came out on top of the annual Gallup survey for the 10th year in a row while Clinton, who lost last year's presidential election to Donald Trump, was named the most admired woman for the 16th straight year.
Dec 28, 2017, 07:50 AM IST
Barack Obama urges 'leaders' not to split society with online biases
Obama has previously warned that social media platforms can lead people to make snap judgements about complex decisions.
Dec 27, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
In interview to Prince Harry, Barack Obama warns of social media dangers
"One of the dangers of the internet is that people can have entirely different realities," Barack Obama told the prince, who was guest editing BBC Radio 4`s Today programme.
Dec 27, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Trump strategy document singles out Russia as bad actor globally
U.S. President Donald Trump`s administration named Russia on Monday as a bad actor on the world stage in a policy document that offers a sober analysis of Moscow as a rival despite Trump`s own bid for warmer ties with President Vladimir Putin.
Dec 18, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
Trump, Obama dominate Twitter year, but chicken nuggets prevail
U.S. President Donald Trump continued to dominate Twitter in 2017 even though former President Barack Obama`s tweets were more liked and both were blown away by one man`s quest for free chicken nuggets.
Dec 06, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Hope from debris: Why Pakistan wants to replace ally US with China, Russia
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif feels it is time to take a closer look at even closer friendship with China and Russia instead of continuing reliance on the United States.
Dec 06, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
Barack Obama takes on Trump and men in general at Paris event
Obama also vouched for the superiority of female leadership, alluding to the sexual assault and harassment scandals currently engulfing the United States.
Dec 03, 2017, 07:27 AM IST
US Senate tax bill accomplishes major Obamacare repeal goal
Removing it while keeping the rest of Obama`s Affordable Care Act intact is expected to cause insurance premiums to rise and lead to millions of people losing coverage, policy experts say.
Dec 02, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
Reunion of old, trusted friends: Dalai Lama on meeting Barack Obama
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama met former United States President Barack Obama in New Delhi and called their meeting "a reunion of old, trusted friends".
Dec 02, 2017, 08:05 AM IST
Indo-US ties can be defining partnership of 21st century: Obama
Obama said the single most important thing he wanted to focus for the rest of his career was training the next generation of leadership not only in the US but across the world.
Dec 01, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
Pakistan did not know Bin Laden's whereabouts, says ex-US president Barack Obama
Washington faced "consistent problem" dealing with Pakistan in issues related to terrorism, says Obama.
Dec 01, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
Barack Obama meets 'good friend' PM Narendra Modi
In his most-recent India visit, Obama also attended the town hall on Friday afternoon where he interacted with around 280 young leaders from across India.
Dec 01, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Social media can create havoc in mature democracies, warns Barack Obama
Obama stressed upon the need to regulate the Internet to save democracies.
Dec 01, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
Barack Obama in Delhi: May meet 'good friend' Modi after town hall meet
Obama is visiting India for a town hall hosted by the foundation that he and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama run.
Dec 01, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
Civilian toll in US-led strikes in Iraq, Syria climbs again
More civilians have died in US-led air and artillery strikes in Iraq and Syria, officials acknowledged on Friday amid criticism the American military is being less cautious about killing innocents.
Dec 01, 2017, 06:54 AM IST
Barack Obama re-emerges on global stage with trip to Asia, France
During a five-day trip, Obama will mix paid speeches with foreign leader meetings and even a town hall event for young people.
Nov 29, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
