Obama, McCain give dueling holiday addresses (AP via Yahoo! News)
In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters. Continue Reading »
Obama’s trip: A mission to reshape US image (AP via Yahoo! News)
Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father’s birthplace. Continue Reading »
Tough talks with Russia await Obama on trip abroad
Reporting from Washington - On his four previous foreign trips, President Obama has been greeted by cheering crowds and smiling world leaders, a carefully crafted global introduction that emphasized listening, collaboration and cooperation. But as he … Continue Reading »
One trip, three different agendas for Obama
WASHINGTON - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his … Continue Reading »
Obamas’ July 4th Celebrations: Barbecue, Fireworks At The White House
WASHINGTON ‘” The White House is getting ready for the big holiday barbecue and fireworks show at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama returned from Camp David in time to host the Independence Day … Continue Reading »
Barack Obama to stay at 13,000-dollar luxury suite at Moscow’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Pravda Ru)
Russian and US media continue to discuss the forthcoming official visit of US President Barack Obama to Russia on July 6-8. Obama gave an exclusive interview to Itar-Tass news agency and Russia TV Channel. Continue Reading »
Protect the polar bears? Nope, says Obama
The Obama administration has just slapped down environmentalists and others intent on saving polar bears. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has decided to keep a Bush administration policy that spits in the eye of the global warming believers … Continue Reading »
US Wants Privacy In New Cyber Security System
The Obama administration is moving cautiously on a new pilot program that would both detect and stop cyber attacks against government computers, while trying to ensure citizen privacy protections. The pilot program, known as Einstein 3, was supposed … Continue Reading »
US, Russia are ‘equals’: Obama (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The United States wants to forge new relations on an equal footing with Russia, President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Saturday to the Russian-language audience. Continue Reading »
Heading to Russia, Obama Is Mindful of Its Power Equation (International Herald Tribune)
As he heads to Russia, President Obama must prepare for separate meetings with President Dmitri A. Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin. Continue Reading »