Barack Obama

Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.

Geetha Pillai Dec 15, 2012

President expresses profound grief over school slaughter and promises action to prevent similar tragedies.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 15, 2012

Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 14, 2012

Umberto Bacchi says America's decision to recognise Syria's National Coalition while repudiating the al-Nusra front could drive a wedge between Assad's opponents.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 12, 2012

Stocks look set to rise for eighth session in a row.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 12, 2012

European markets steady in opening minutes.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 11, 2012

While predicting China’s rise, US report discounts country becoming superpower.

Geetha Pillai Dec 11, 2012

Warning follows US and UK concern that Assad regime set to use chemical weapons.

Geetha Pillai Dec 09, 2012

Anti-Mursi demonstrators plan 'red card' protests against Muslim Brotherhood leader as protests snowball.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 07, 2012

European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 06, 2012

Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 06, 2012

Thousands sign petition demanding US builds giant Darth Vader spaceship to promote jobs and enhance security.

Dominic Gover Dec 05, 2012

Onyango Obama's immigration troubles emerged when he was arrested for drunken driving in 2011.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 05, 2012

Asian markets gain in the morning but traders remain cautious of the continuing deadlock over the fiscal cliff talks

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 05, 2012

Mortar lands on school in al-Wafideen refugee camp outside Damascus, 29 pupils and teacher feared dead.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 04, 2012

Reports suggest Assad preparing chemical weapons arsenal despite denials by Syrian regime.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 04, 2012

Settlers' homes constructed in highly contentious sites of East Jerusalem and the West Bank

Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 30, 2012

American singer thinks performance at IDF fundraiser would be inconsistent with his UN peace role.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 29, 2012

European stocks gain in the morning trade, following global markets, on hopes of US lawmakers reaching a solution on the 'fiscal cliff'.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 29, 2012

Asian markets have gained in the morning trade on hopes of agreement over reaching a 'fiscal cliff' solution.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 29, 2012

Republican presidential nominee ends disappointing year by topping magazine’s 'useless' poll.

Ewan Palmer Nov 28, 2012

Hip hop star says he also received support from rappers Eminem and Nelly while incarcerated on weapons charges.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 28, 2012

Communist paper publishes false article from famous US satirical website in good faith.

Ewan Palmer Nov 27, 2012

Asian markets have ended mixed as the concerns on the US economy persist.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 27, 2012

Asian markets have gained in the morning trade as IMF and eurozone finance ministers struck a deal to unlock bailout funds to Greece.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 27, 2012

Suu Kyi criticises governments for using the name adopted by country's military junta in 1989.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Nov 23, 2012

Warring sides take first steps toward peace, but Netanyahu warns Obama: Attacks could start again.

Dominic Gover Nov 21, 2012

Nikkei falls 0.12 percent while KOSPI rises 0.64 percent. Shanghai and Hang Send indices drop 0.40 and 0.16 percent respectively.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 20, 2012

Obama speaks to Mursi and Netanyahu while Hamas and Israeli representatives hold talks in Cairo.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 20, 2012

Nikkei gains 0.10 percent while KOSPI rises 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.88 and 0.04 percent respectively.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 20, 2012