Barack Obama

Ex-US ambassador confirms strained relations between president and Israeli PM.

Umberto Bacchi Jan 28, 2013

BlackBerry 10 is launching this week, seen as the last hope for RIM. But can it succeed? Technology editor David Gilbert investigates.

David Gilbert Jan 28, 2013

US President uses rare joint appearance to pay tribute to 'one of the finest Secretaries of State we've had'.

Timur Moon Jan 27, 2013

Millionaire MP for Windsor poised to stand for Tory leadership if prime minister's poll ratings fail to improve.

Timur Moon Jan 27, 2013

Cards are stacked on Obama's side to lay down tougher conditions on US' scratchy relationship with Israel, says Lucy P.

Lucy P Jan 25, 2013

Single Ladies star's performance of American national anthem fails to impress.

Toyin Owoseje Jan 22, 2013

Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

Ewan Palmer Jan 21, 2013

Full text of President Barack Obama's second inaugural address at the US Capitol, Washington

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 21, 2013

Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.

Julian Kossoff Jan 21, 2013

President's second inaugural in Washington: immigration, gun control and economy the key issues.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 21, 2013

Rapper’s performance ends after he performs 30-minute tirade against Barack Obama at StartUp RockOn gig.

Ewan Palmer Jan 21, 2013

While Congress pressed to enact tighter gun laws, president signs off on fine detail.

Ewan Palmer Jan 16, 2013

Sandy Hook school massacre prompts US president to sign 23 executive orders and demand congressional action on gun control.

Ewan Palmer Jan 16, 2013

Sentiments weaken as world's largest economy appears headed for another political standoff over debt ceiling and spending cuts.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 15, 2013

President says no to Republican demands on spending cuts in exchange for raising debt ceiling.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 15, 2013

Upbeat sentiments continue in Japanese markets as yen remains at multi-year lows against US dollar.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 15, 2013

Student at Taft Union High School had hitlist of fellow classmates who had bullied him.

Umberto Bacchi Jan 11, 2013

Bakersfield shooting comes on day US vice-president Joe Biden says plans on curbing gun violence almost ready.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 10, 2013

Tickets for 21 January event selling on eBay and Craiglist for thousands of dollars despite the event being free.

Ewan Palmer Jan 10, 2013

With 2013 Academy Award nominations imminent, Argo, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty are frontrunners.

Alfred Joyner Jan 08, 2013

Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.

Umberto Bacchi Jan 08, 2013

Supreme Court refused to hear case that challenged legality of funding research involving human embryonic stem cells.

Hannah Osborne Jan 08, 2013

Formal petition submitted to White House demanding Treasury mint unprecedented coin as debt deadline draws closer.

Martin Baccardax Jan 04, 2013

Mixed employment data and concerns over US budget talks keep investors in a cautious mood.

Martin Baccardax Jan 03, 2013

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 03, 2013

US will breach $16.4 trillion debt limit on 28 February, setting new deadline for lawmakers to agree spending cuts

Martin Baccardax Jan 02, 2013

Fears of recession subside after lower house approves bipartisan deal.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 02, 2013

Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 01, 2013

Burma President Thein Sein allows public gathering to salute 2013 as junta restrictions ease.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 31, 2012

Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 31, 2012