Barack Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles
United States President Barack Obama has announced a ban on solitary confinement for juvenile offenders in the federal prison system and said the practice is overused and has the potential for devastating psychological consequences.
Jan 26, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
I could shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters: Donald Trump
US Republican front-runner Donald Trump expressed confidence on Saturday that he could push back attempts by his rivals to knock him off his top perch, saying he could stand on New York`s Fifth Avenue "and shoot somebody," and still not lose voters.
Jan 24, 2016, 11:31 AM IST
Hillary Clinton embraces Obama policies, avoids mentioning Donald Trump
Democratic presidential front runner Hillary Clinton embraced the policies of the Obama administration from healthcare to economy and foreign policy in particular Iran during her party's first presidential debate this year.
Jan 18, 2016, 12:14 PM IST
US President Barack Obama lifts nuclear-related sanctions on Iran
US President Barack Obama on Saturday signed an executive order to lift sanctions on Iran related to its nuclear program, the White House said.
Jan 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Man claiming to be 'Jesus' arrested for alleged plot to kidnap Obamas' dog
Officials in Washington say they've arrested a North Dakota man who allegedly traveled to the nation's capital to kidnap a dog belonging to President Barack Obama.
Jan 09, 2016, 09:45 AM IST
At annual address, Barack Obama will leave seat empty for gun victims
The President announced that one seat in the First Lady's State of the Union Guest Box will be left empty for the victims of gun violence.
Jan 09, 2016, 04:57 AM IST
Confirmed! France President Francois Hollande to be chief guest at Republic Day
Hollande has accepted the invitation and will be taking the salute from India's military might.
Dec 16, 2015, 20:08 PM IST
Michelle Obama to travel to Qatar and Jordan next month
US First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Qatar and Jordan in the Middle East next month, the White House has said.
Oct 29, 2015, 08:04 AM IST
First lady to make solo visit to Middle East
Michelle Obama is making her first solo visit to the Middle East, stopping in Qatar and Jordan to promote her global education initiative for girls.
Oct 29, 2015, 01:23 AM IST
Obamas pay effective federal tax rate of nearly 20%
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, paid more than USD 93,000 in federal taxes last year on an adjusted gross income of more than USD 477,000.
Apr 11, 2015, 22:24 PM IST
Obama earned $477,000 in 2014 as income continues to lower
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle earned a gross income of $477,383 in 2014, according to the couple`s tax returns, released by the White House on Friday.
Apr 11, 2015, 09:18 AM IST
