Obama criticizes Venezuela’s ties to Iran, Cuba
December 20, 2011
President Barack Obama’s sharp criticisms of Venezuela’s human rights record and its ties to Iran are heightening tensions with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who on Monday responded by calling Obama a “clown” and telling him to mind his own business.
Barack Obama: All US troops to leave Iraq in 2011
October 24, 2011
All US troops will be pulled out of Iraq by the end of the year, President Barack Obama has announced.
Troy Davis is executed in Georgia for shooting policeman
September 22, 2011
Death row inmate Troy Davis has been executed in the US state of Georgia for the fatal shooting of policeman Mark MacPhail in 1989.
US economy: New Obama plan to tax wealthiest
September 18, 2011
US President Barack Obama is planning a higher minimum tax rate on the richest Americans to ensure they are taxed at the same rate as the less wealthy.
Jobs Act: Obama plan eyes taxes on rich
September 13, 2011
US President Barack Obama is proposing to pay for his $447bn (£282bn) jobs plan with taxes on the wealthy.
9/11 anniversary: Obama calls for a future with hope
September 12, 2011
US President Barack Obama has told Americans they should honour those who died in the 9/11 attacks, but look to the future with “hearts full of hope”.
Texas wildfires torch 1,000 homes
September 7, 2011
Dozens of wildfires raging in rain-starved Texas are now reported to have engulfed more than 1,000 homes.
Labor Day: Barack Obama rallies Detroit crowds on jobs
September 6, 2011
US President Barack Obama has used a Labor Day address to a lively, sympathetic crowd to call on his rivals to back his plans for job creation.
Irene: Obama warns storm still dangerous
August 29, 2011
US President Barack Obama has warned that flooding and power cuts are still a risk as Tropical Storm Irene moves away north towards Canada.
Obama warns of ‘historic’ storm
August 27, 2011
President Barack Obama has warned that Hurricane Irene, currently looming off the east coast of the US, could be a “historic” storm.