< 1 2 3 4 >  Last ›

North Korea conducts nuclear test, drawing new sanctions

North Korea conducts nuclear test, drawing new sanctions

12 Feb 2013 12:30 - Reuters
North Korea has conducted its third nuclear test in defiance of UN resolutions, angering the US and Japan and prompting China to call for calm.
Economic week ahead: Party hearty

Economic week ahead: Party hearty

11 Feb 2013 09:10 - Matt Quigley
As people celebrate the Chinese New Year and Latin America's carnival, Barack Obama will give an update on the State of the Union in the week ahead.
Weekend 101: 30-billion reasons

Video | Weekend 101: 30-billion reasons

07 Feb 2013 17:26
This week big corporations swindle SA out of R30-billion, Cosatu and the ANC go head to head and the White House defends its drone strikes against al-Qaeda.
US: Drone strikes are legal, ethical and wise

US: Drone strikes are legal, ethical and wise

06 Feb 2013 12:45 - Stephen Collinson
The White House has defended drone strikes against al-Qaeda, insisting they complied with US law and the Constitution, even if Americans are targeted.
Obama's immigration drive

Obama's immigration drive

01 Feb 2013 00:00 - Ed Pilkington
Barack Obama has been bent on opening a pathway to citizenship for foreigners, even illegal ones.
Weekend 101: Beyonce hits a false note

Video | Weekend 101: Beyonce hits a false note

24 Jan 2013 17:18
In this week's Weekend 101 Sasolburg protests turn violent, FNB hurts ANC's feelings and Beyonce gets nailed for 'lip-synching'.
Obama 2.0 takes no prisoners

Obama 2.0 takes no prisoners

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Ewen MacAskill
Republicans feel snubbed by the US president's combative inauguration speech. Ewen MacAskill reports.
Barack Obama second time around

Slideshow | Barack Obama second time around

22 Jan 2013 12:54
Over one million Americans attended the second swearing in of Barack Obama as US president. A grand parade and glamorous balls marked the event.
Obama's inaugural ball: No room to dance but a night to remember

Obama's inaugural ball: No room to dance but a night to remember

22 Jan 2013 09:46 - Andy Sullivan
Whoever coined the term "to the victor goes the spoils" did not have US President Barack Obama's official inauguration party in mind.
Inaugural fashion: Michelle Obama sports Jason Wu

Inaugural fashion: Michelle Obama sports Jason Wu

22 Jan 2013 07:50 - Reuters
The biggest questions around the US president's inaugural celebrations have not been about what Barack Obama would say but what his wife would wear.
Lady Gaga set to headline inaugural ball for Obama staff

Lady Gaga set to headline inaugural ball for Obama staff

21 Jan 2013 14:35 - Guardian Reporter
Lady Gaga will reportedly headline a private party for members of Barack Obama's presidential campaign staff on Tuesday night.
Biggest Obama event this weekend? Michelle's new hair

Biggest Obama event this weekend? Michelle's new hair

21 Jan 2013 07:19 - Reuters
US President Barack Obama says his wife Michelle's new hairstyle was the most "significant" event over the weekend of his second inauguration.
Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony

Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony

20 Jan 2013 19:38 - Reuters
President Barack Obama has taken the official oath for his second term at the White House in a small, private ceremony.
'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

20 Jan 2013 09:52 - Harriet Sherwood
Israeli prime minister's aides accused United States president of interfering in Israel's elections.
Obama renews call on Congress to strengthen gun control laws

Obama renews call on Congress to strengthen gun control laws

19 Jan 2013 13:58 - Sapa-AFP
Barack Obama has urged Congress to pass measures aimed at reducing gun violence, but also reaffirmed his commitment to the right to bear arms.
US recognises Somali government for the first time since 1991

US recognises Somali government for the first time since 1991

18 Jan 2013 11:22 - Sapa-AFP
As a way of acknowledging the east African government, US President Barack Obama has met Somalia's new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Obama set for battle over gun-control bid

Obama set for battle over gun-control bid

18 Jan 2013 00:00 - Adam Gabbatt, Ewen MacAskill,
United States President Barack Obama has mounted the biggest challenge in two decades to the US's deeply ingrained gun culture.
Obama's half-brother runs for Kenyan office

Obama's half-brother runs for Kenyan office

17 Jan 2013 15:28 - Sapa-AFP
US President Barack Obama's half-brother has hit the campaign trail in his native Kenya in a bid to get a seat in the upcoming elections.
Obama: US can't afford more showdowns over debt, deficits

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

05 Jan 2013 17:25 - Jeff Mason
Fresh from the legislative fight to prevent a "fiscal cliff", President Barack Obama has warned that the US could not afford further budget showdowns.

 < 1 2 3 4 >  Last ›