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Selma to be screened at White House

Oscar-nominated movie Selma will be shown at the White House during a special screening hosted by President Barack Obama. Selma…

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Cuba releases at least 36 opposition activists

At least 36 Cuban opposition activists have been released from prison since January 7, according to dissident organizations. They are…

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Keystone XL pipeline: Barack Obama threatens to veto controversial bill

President Barack Obama has threatened to veto the bill approving the controversial Keystone XL pipeline if it passes Congress, the…

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John Boehner re-elected as House speaker as Republicans take control of Congress

John Boehner has survived a House rebellion by winning a third term as House speaker after Republicans took control of…

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The Interview: North Korea slams Barack Obama for movie release

North Korea has berated President Barack Obama over the release of The Interview movie in the US. The Interview is…

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Raul Castro: Cuba will stay on communist path, despite thaw with US

Cuba’s President Raul Castro has stressed that Havana will not change its political system after recent US move to normalize…

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Barack Obama blocks export of goods, technology and services to Crimea

President Barack Obama has signed an executive order banning the export of goods, technology and services to Crimea. The executive…

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The Interview: Barack Obama confirms North Korea cyber attack on Sony Pictures

President Barack Obama has promised a strong response after North Korea's alleged cyber-attack on Sony Pictures. The president also said…

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Cuba policy: Barack Obama’s opponents threaten to block changes

Congressmen who are against President Barack Obama's new Cuba policy have threatened to block his efforts to restore diplomatic relations…

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US-Cuba breakthrough hailed by world leaders

The US historic move to end more than 50 years of hostility towards Cuba and restore diplomatic relations has been…

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Barack Obama to sign new Russia sanctions bill

President Barack Obama will sign a bill imposing new Russian sanctions despite reservations, the White House has announced. The bill…

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Hour of Code 2014: Barack Obama writes computer code with school group

President Barack Obama has written a line of computer code to help animate a character from Frozen animated movie. Barack…

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Prince William meets Barack Obama in Oval Office

Prince William has met President Barack Obama at the White House as part of a three-day visit. The talks were…

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Prince William to meet Barack Obama at White House

Prince William will meet President Barack Obama at the Oval Office on December 8, the White House has announced. The…

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Ashton Carter nominated as new defense secretary

Former Pentagon official Ashton Carter has been nominated by President Barack Obama as new defense secretary replacing Chuck Hagel who…

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Ebola outbreak: Barack Obama calls for Congress to approve $6 billion emergency aid

President Barack Obama has again called for Congress to approve $6 billion in emergency aid to fight the deadly Ebola…

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Michael Brown shooting: Barack Obama asks Congress to fund body cameras for police

President Barack Obama has asked Congress to approve $263 million to improve police training, pay for body cameras and restore…

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Malia and Sasha Obama criticized by Elizabeth Lauten for Thanksgiving outfits and attitude

First daughters Malia and Sasha Obama have been called disrespectful and classless by Republican Elizabeth Lauten for their attitude and…

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Hillary Clinton 2016: Barack Obama says Bill Clinton’s wife would be a great president

In a recent interview, President Barack Obama has said that Hillary Clinton would be a "great president" if she decided…

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Barack Obama announces changes to immigration policy

President Barack Obama will announce his plans to use overriding executive powers to enact major changes to immigration policy. Barack…

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Peter Kassig’s death: ISIS killed US aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig

The death of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, whose killing was shown in a video posted by Islamic State (ISIS), President Barack Obama…

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G20 Brisbane Summit: World leaders agree to grow their economies by 2%

The G20 summit in Brisbane has been closed by Australia’s PM Tony Abbott who detailed economic pledges agreed by world…

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House authorizes Keystone XL oil pipeline construction

On November 14, the House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline by a decisive…

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Immigration reform: Barack Obama defends plans to use executive powers

President Barack Obama has defended plans to use his overriding executive powers to push through changes to the US immigration…

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Myanmar: Barack Obama meets opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi

President Barack Obama has met Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon. At a news briefing with the…

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