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Barack Obama

Weekend 101: Guptagate – whodunnit?
Videos
/ 2 May 2013

Weekend 101: Guptagate – whodunnit?

The Gupta wedding that caused all the trouble, Mandela’s home invasion and Barack Obama plays Daniel Day-Lewis playing Obama. Go figure.

By Staff Reporter
Obama cautious to act against Syria over chemical arms
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Obama cautious to act against Syria over chemical arms

US President Barack Obama has cautioned against a rush to judgment on whether Syria used chemical weapons against its own people.

By Reuters
You can be Jewish and anti-Zionist
Article
/ 19 April 2013

You can be Jewish and anti-Zionist

As Israel turns 65, academics question the ideology behind the nation’s right to self-determination.

By Staff Reporter
Boston bombs: SA runners remain in US after ‘act of terror’
Article
/ 17 April 2013

Boston bombs: SA runners remain in US after ‘act of terror’

South Africans injured in Boston bombings were spectators, not runners, says Dirco, as Barack Obama admits attack was an ‘act of terror’.

By Sarah Evans and Nickolaus Bauer
Some rue, others salute Thatcher’s divisive rule
Article
/ 9 April 2013

Some rue, others salute Thatcher’s divisive rule

US President Barack Obama and ANC spokesperson Keith Khoza have been among the friends and foes who paid tribute to the UK’s iconic Margaret Thatcher.

By Rory Mulholland
Why Obama wasn’t sexist after all
Article
/ 9 April 2013

Why Obama wasn’t sexist after all

Verashni Pillay thinks telling a woman she’s good-looking should not be called sexist, and here’s why.

By Verashni Pillay
Apple apologises to China for ‘arrogant’ attitude
Article
/ 2 April 2013

Apple apologises to China for ‘arrogant’ attitude

Apple has apologised to Chinese consumers after government media criticised its repair policies in a campaign that reeked of economic nationalism.

By Christoper Bodeen
Well wishes flood in as Mandela stays in hospital
Article
/ 29 March 2013

Well wishes flood in as Mandela stays in hospital

The presidency says the previous day’s update on Nelson Mandela’s health stands, while tweets of prayers and thoughts pour in.

By Sapa
Obama sends thoughts and prayers to Mandela
Article
/ 29 March 2013

Obama sends thoughts and prayers to Mandela

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been an "inspiration" to US President Barack Obama, the White House has said.

By Sapa-DPA
Obama wraps up Israel visit with symbolic stops
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Obama wraps up Israel visit with symbolic stops

Wrapping up a three day visit to Israel, US President Barack Obama has paid respects to the nation’s heroes and to victims of the Holocaust.

By Sapa Ap
Weekend 101: I smell a rat
Videos
/ 22 March 2013

Weekend 101: I smell a rat

Julius Malema loses his farm to the taxman, Barack Obama is likened to Satan and Helen Zille has a run in with a rat. Never a dull moment on Weekend 101.

By Staff Reporter
No kid gloves for Obama in Israel
Analysis
/ 22 March 2013

No kid gloves for Obama in Israel

United States President Barack Obama made his first official visit to Israel this week, amid warnings from some of Israel’s leading supporters.

By Chris Mcgreal and Harriet Sherwood
Obama: Israel’s settlement building does not foster peace
Article
/ 21 March 2013

Obama: Israel’s settlement building does not foster peace

US President Barack Obama has said that settlement building in the occupied West Bank did not "advance the cause of peace".

By Allyn Fisher-Ilan and Ari Rabinovitch
Obama to face Palestinian dismay in West Bank
Article
/ 21 March 2013

Obama to face Palestinian dismay in West Bank

Barack Obama will travel to the West Bank Thursday to meet Palestinian leaders dismayed by his failure to make good on soaring expectations for peace.

By Stephen Collinson
Obama heads to Israel to ease past tension
Article
/ 20 March 2013

Obama heads to Israel to ease past tension

Barack Obama has headed to Israel on a mission to soothe tensions with his hosts but faces scepticism about his plans to thwart Iran’s nuclear threat.

By Stephen Collinson
‘The Bible’: Obama-devil resemblance is coincidental
Article
/ 19 March 2013

‘The Bible’: Obama-devil resemblance is coincidental

A History Channel miniseries has caused controversy after viewers saw physical similarities between the actor playing Satan and the US president.

By Alex Dobuzinskis
Obama wants gay marriage ban overturned
Article
/ 1 March 2013

Obama wants gay marriage ban overturned

The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to overturn California’s ban on gay marriages.

By Sapa Ap
Obama administration urges justices to overturn anti-gay marriage law
Article
/ 23 February 2013

Obama administration urges justices to overturn anti-gay marriage law

The Obama camp has outlined its argument on why the US Supreme Court should strike a federal law that defines marriage as between a man and woman.

By Reuters
Obama’s support for gun control has roots in Chicago
Article
/ 16 February 2013

Obama’s support for gun control has roots in Chicago

Chicago is plagued by deadly shootings where as many children die from guns every four months as were killed at the school shooting in Connecticut.

By Sapa Ap
Grand liberalism lost in Obama’s lousy speech
Article
/ 14 February 2013

Grand liberalism lost in Obama’s lousy speech

Barack Obama’s State of the Union address pulled no punches when it came to issues, but it was a laundry list lacking emotion

By Gary Younge
Gun control and job creation marks Obama’s State of the Union address
Article
/ 13 February 2013

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.

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland
North Korea conducts nuclear test, drawing new sanctions
Article
/ 12 February 2013

North Korea conducts nuclear test, drawing new sanctions

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.

By Reuters Author
Economic week ahead: Party hearty
Article
/ 11 February 2013

Economic week ahead: Party hearty

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.

By Matt Quigley
Weekend 101: 30-billion reasons
Videos
/ 7 February 2013

Weekend 101: 30-billion reasons

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.

By Staff Reporter
US: Drone strikes are legal, ethical and wise
Article
/ 6 February 2013

US: Drone strikes are legal, ethical and wise

The White House has defended drone strikes against al-Qaeda, insisting they complied with US law and the Constitution, even if Americans are targeted.

By Stephen Collinson
Obama’s immigration drive
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Obama’s immigration drive

Barack Obama has been bent on opening a pathway to citizenship for foreigners, even illegal ones.

By Ed Pilkington
Obama 2.0 takes no prisoners
Article
/ 25 January 2013

Obama 2.0 takes no prisoners

Republicans feel snubbed by the US president’s combative inauguration speech. Ewen MacAskill reports.

By Ewen Macaskill
Weekend 101: Beyonce hits a false note
Videos
/ 24 January 2013

Weekend 101: Beyonce hits a false note

In this week’s Weekend 101 Sasolburg protests turn violent, FNB hurts ANC’s feelings and Beyonce gets nailed for ‘lip-synching’.

By Staff Reporter
Obama’s inaugural ball: No room to dance but a night to remember
Article
/ 22 January 2013

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

Whoever coined the term "to the victor goes the spoils" did not have US President Barack Obama’s official inauguration party in mind.

By Andy Sullivan
Inaugural fashion: Michelle Obama sports Jason Wu
Article
/ 22 January 2013

Inaugural fashion: Michelle Obama sports Jason Wu

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.

By Reuters
Lady Gaga set to headline inaugural ball for Obama staff
Article
/ 21 January 2013

Lady Gaga set to headline inaugural ball for Obama staff

Lady Gaga will reportedly headline a private party for members of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign staff on Tuesday night.

By Guardian Reporter
Biggest Obama event this weekend? Michelle’s new hair
Article
/ 21 January 2013

Biggest Obama event this weekend? Michelle’s new hair

US President Barack Obama says his wife Michelle’s new hairstyle was the most "significant" event over the weekend of his second inauguration.

By Reuters
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