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Steven Sotloff’s killing video is authentic, US confirms

The video showing the killing of American journalist Steven Sotloff by ISIS militants is authentic, the US has confirmed. Steven…

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Barack Obama arrives in Estonia for Ukraine talks

President Barack Obama has arrived in Estonia for talks on the Ukraine crisis with Baltic leaders. Barack Obama is due…

10 years ago

Barack Obama Labor Day speech 2014: Raise minimum wage

In a Labor Day speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, President Barack Obama has said he will continue to press Congress to…

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Barack Obama authorizes surveillance flights over Syria

President Barack Obama has authorized surveillance flights over Syria in order to gain intelligence on the activities of Islamic State…

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Michael Brown shooting: Barack Obama appeals for calm in Ferguson

President Barack Obama has called for calm in Ferguson, Missouri, after the shooting of black teenager Michael Brown by police…

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Robin Williams dead: Barack Obama leads tributes to great actor

President Barack Obama has led tributes to Robin Williams, who has been found dead, aged 63, in an apparent suicide.…

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Barack Obama speech over Iraq crisis

President Barack Obama has warned it is "going to take some time" to help Iraqi people overcome the jihadist-led Sunni…

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Barack Obama authorizes air strikes in Iraq

President Barack Obama has authorized targeted air strikes against Islamic militants in northern Iraq but will not send US troops…

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House approves lawsuit against President Barack Obama

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to sue President Barack Obama for allegedly exceeding his constitutional powers. The…

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House votes to sue Barack Obama

The House of Representatives is voting to pass a resolution authorizing it to sue President Barack Obama for what Republican…

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US accuses Russia of violating 1987 nuclear missile treaty

The US government accuses Russia of violating the 1987 arms control treaty by testing a nuclear cruise missile. Russia tested…

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Barack Obama: Malaysia Airlines MH17 hit by surface-to-air missile from rebel-held Ukraine

A surface-to-air missile fired from a rebel-held area in east Ukraine brought down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, President Barack Obama…

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Ricin letters: Shannon Richardson sentenced to 18 years in jail

Actress Shannon Richardson, who posted ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, has been given…

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Barack Obama’s Austin speech interrupted by Hispanic hecklers

President Barack Obama was interrupted by two people while delivering a speech on the economy on Thursday at the Paramount…

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Barack Obama calls US soccer team in Sao Paulo

President Barack Obama has praised the efforts of the US soccer team in the World Cup in a phone call…

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Barack Obama asks Congress for $500 million to fund Syrian rebels

President Barack Obama has asked the Congress to approve $500 million to fund training and equipment for what he described…

11 years ago

John Boehner sues Barack Obama over executive actions

House Speaker John Boehner has confirmed he will file a lawsuit against the Obama administration for its use of executive…

11 years ago

US troops deployed to Iraq to assist government forces

US troops have been deployed to Iraq to assist the Iraqi army in combating a growing Sunni militant insurgency, the…

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Barack Obama urges Vladimir Putin to stop flow of weapons into Ukraine

President Barack Obama has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the flow of weapons into Ukraine and halt support…

11 years ago

Michelle Obama denies she may run for office after White House

First lady Michelle Obama has denied she may run for office after her family leaves the White House. In an…

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US to send 300 military advisers to Iraq

The US will send 300 military advisers to Iraq to help fight Islamist-led insurgents, President Barack Obama has announced. Barack…

11 years ago

Barack Obama to bypass Congress over US actions in Iraq

According to Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, President Barack Obama has told Congressional leaders he does not need lawmakers' approval for…

11 years ago

Amanda Berry UPDATE: Cleveland survivors meet Barack Obama and Joe Biden at White House

Cleveland house of horrors survivors Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus met with President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden last…

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D-Day 70th anniversary: World leaders join veterans for Normandy ceremony

World heads of state are joining hundreds of veterans in Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.…

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Barack Obama meets Ukraine President-elect Petro Poroshenko in Warsaw

President Barack Obama met Ukraine President-elect Petro Poroshenko, and pledged support for plans to restore peace to the country. Both…

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