Barack Obama

Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 20, 2012

Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 20, 2012

The President may be saying all the right things about curbing America's rampant gun culture, but, Gareth Platt believes, he will find actions far trickier than words.

Gareth Platt Dec 19, 2012

European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.

Dec 19, 2012

National Rifle Association says it is 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' over massacre.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 19, 2012

European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 18, 2012

Six-year olds Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto buried in Newtown while pro-gun lawmakers start to rethink.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 18, 2012

Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 18, 2012

Facebook and Twitter capture heartrending moments of president comforting relatives of 26 victims of Adam Lanza in Newtown, Connecticut.

Toyin Owoseje Dec 17, 2012

Abe, considered a hawk on China, says he will 'stop challenge'.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 17, 2012

Obama says America must 'change' to protect its children but refuses to address gun control debate.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 17, 2012

Six-year-old Dylan Hockley was born in Hampshire.

Geetha Pillai Dec 16, 2012

All victims were shot multiple times and rifle was main weapon, leaving wounds described as 'the worst ever seen'.

Geetha Pillai Dec 16, 2012

The gunman has forced his way to the school and not voluntarily let in, say the police.

Geetha Pillai Dec 15, 2012

Gunman killed his mother at home before heading to school

Geetha Pillai Dec 15, 2012

Shockwave from incident spreads across the United States and the world.

Dec 15, 2012

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