Gun control and job creation marks Obama's State of the Union address

US President Obama's State of the Union speech challenged a divided Congress to back his plans to create middle-class jobs and focused on gun laws.

Obama: US can't afford more showdowns over debt, deficits

Fresh from the legislative fight to prevent a "fiscal cliff", President Barack Obama has warned that the US could not afford further budget showdowns.

Senate vote likely on US 'fiscal cliff' deal

The White House and Senate leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to try and avoid a "fiscal cliff" budget crisis.

Obama accuses Mitt of suffering from 'Romnesia'

Barack Obama told a crowd of about 9 000 in the battleground state of Virginia that Romney was backtracking on his conservative-leaning promises.

Obama appeals for realism in re-election pitch

US President Barack Obama has asked Americans for patience in rebuilding the weak economy, as he appealed for a new term in office.

Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser

Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the US during a fundraiser at George Clooney's home.
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