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Kerry on Iran deal: US officials ‘have no illusions’ about risks

US Secretary of State John Kerry has sought to reassure sceptics in the US Congress who worry that Iran might not follow through on its obligations.

Obama seizes momentum to push economic agenda

Obama seizes momentum to push economic agenda

Barack Obama has seized momentum to paint Republicans as the party of the rich to gain victories on priorities of a tax cut and a new regulator.

US’s Operation Twist hammers world markets

Obama offers $3-billion debt plan, tax hikes on rich

President Barack Obama laid out a $3-trillion plan to cut US deficits by raising taxes on the rich, but Republicans rejected it as a political stunt.

How Washington took the US to the brink and back

How Washington took the US to the brink and back

TheUS was headed toward an unprecedented default, and all Washington wanted to talk about was the manner in which the president had left a room.

United States debt talks hit the wall

Deficit reduction talks between President Barack Obama and Republican leaders ran into trouble on Sunday at a meeting marked by testy exchanges.

Obama aims to cut deficit by $4-trillion

President Barack Obama set a goal of cutting the US deficit by $4- trillion, plunging into the debate over the nation’s fiscal woes.

Obama dazzles Democratic crowds, but is it enough?

President Barack Obama, dashing through the US West to campaign for endangered Democrats, proved he still has plenty of star power.

Obama seeks to rekindle enthusiasm of 2008 campaign

Obama seeks to rekindle enthusiasm of 2008 campaign

US President Barack Obama sought to recapture the magic of his 2008 campaign, holding a large rally in Ohio to help struggling Democratic candidates.

Obama to demand BP pay for oil spill damage

Obama to demand BP pay for oil spill damage

President Barack Obama, seeking to counter an image of detached leadership, will demand on Wednesday that BP set aside billions to pay for the spill.

Obama leadership on BP spill faces testing week

Obama leadership on BP spill faces testing week

Obama’s leadership of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill faces key tests this week as the US president gives his first national address on the disaster.

Obama tackles Wall Street reform in next big push

Obama tackles Wall Street reform in next big push

Fresh from his victory on landmark healthcare legislation, United States President Barack Obama is ready to take on Wall Street.

Obama vows to fight on after tough year

United States President Barack Obama pushed job creation to the top of his agenda on Wednesday and promised not to abandon his healthcare overhaul.

Obama to send more troops, seeks Afghanistan exit

President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he is ordering 30 000 more US troops to Afghanistan by next summer to counter a resurgent Taliban.

Obama: Too much debt could fuel double-dip recession

President Barack Obama on Wednesday gave his sternest warning yet about the need to contain rising US deficits.

Obama: al-Qaeda still the greatest threat to US

United States President Barack Obama on Monday called al-Qaeda the biggest threat to US security.

Obama plays China card, but who holds the ace?

Although United States President Barack Obama has never set foot there, China cast a long shadow in the Pacific region where he grew up.

Obama tries to reinvigorate Wall Street reform

Barack Obama will push for stricter oversight of Wall Street, using the anniversary of Lehman Brothers’ collapse to argue for sweeping changes.

Obama marks whirlwind first 100 days in office

Barack Obama on Wednesday will mark the 100th day of his presidency after a whirlwind start in which he has signalled a new approach.

Obama praises Islam, calls for Mideast peace

Barack Obama ended his trip to Muslim Turkey on Tuesday by calling for peace and dialogue with Islam and the creation of a Palestinian state.

Obama sets out vision of nuclear-free world

Barack Obama set out his vision for a world free of nuclear weapons on Sunday, vowing to involve all states with atomic weapons in the process.