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Barack Obama

One is born every minute: Don’t be so sure you wouldn’t fall for fake news
Analysis
/ 29 December 2016

One is born every minute: Don’t be so sure you wouldn’t fall for fake news

It’s not that people are getting dumber, psychologists say. Humans have always had blind spots.

By Faye Flam
Two-state solution to Middle East conflict in serious jeopardy – John Kerry
Article
/ 28 December 2016

Two-state solution to Middle East conflict in serious jeopardy – John Kerry

Kerry said Israel "will never have true peace" if it doesn’t reach an accord based on Israelis and Palestinians living in their own states.

By Yeganeh Torbati and
Trump shatters peace with Obama with tweet on ‘roadblocks’
Article
/ 28 December 2016

Trump shatters peace with Obama with tweet on ‘roadblocks’

Trump’s Twitter eruption was the culmination of a growing set of perceived grievances.

By Staff Reporter
Netanyahu says ‘no doubt’ US behind UN vote on settlements
Article
/ 26 December 2016

Netanyahu says ‘no doubt’ US behind UN vote on settlements

The opposition blames Netanyahu’s policies, stoking calls to topple him.

By Bloomberg News
Defying pressure, the United States lets UN denounce Israeli settlements
Article
/ 24 December 2016

Defying pressure, the United States lets UN denounce Israeli settlements

After the vote, Netanyahu instructed Israel’s ambassadors in New Zealand and Senegal to return to Israel for consultations.

By Michelle Nichols
CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House
Article
/ 10 December 2016

CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House

US President Barack Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review foreign intervention into the election and deliver a report before he leaves office.

By Brendan Obrien
Trump’s isolationism: Threats and opportunities for Africa
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Trump’s isolationism: Threats and opportunities for Africa

Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the US stunned many across the globe.

By Patrick Bond
Obama’s half-brother set to attend US presidential debate as Donald Trump’s guest
Article
/ 19 October 2016

Obama’s half-brother set to attend US presidential debate as Donald Trump’s guest

Malik Obama has even backed Trump over allegations of sexual misconduct laid against him by several women in the past.

By Staff Reporter
Philippines: Duterte tells Obama to ‘go to hell’
Article
/ 5 October 2016

Philippines: Duterte tells Obama to ‘go to hell’

The Philippine president has reacted angrily to Obama’s criticism of his deadly anti-drug campaign, suggesting he may decide to cut ties with the US.

By Al Jazeera
​Obama and Erdogan’s UN speeches remind us that dark clouds gather over a troubled world
Article
/ 23 September 2016

​Obama and Erdogan’s UN speeches remind us that dark clouds gather over a troubled world

The rise of aggressive nationalism resembles that of the early 20th century and its atrocities of world and colonial wars.

By Staff Reporter
Philippines scrambles to soothe tensions after ‘son of a whore’ insult to Obama
Article
/ 6 September 2016

Philippines scrambles to soothe tensions after ‘son of a whore’ insult to Obama

President Rodrigo Duterte voiced regret for calling the US president a "son of a bitch", comments that prompted Washington to cancel bilateral talks.

By Reuters
Obama blasts Donald Trump as ‘unfit to serve as president’
Article
/ 3 August 2016

Obama blasts Donald Trump as ‘unfit to serve as president’

In a searing rebuke, US President called on Republican party leaders to disown Donald Trump.

By Staff Reporter
Captivating #ObamaSpeech gives Twitter a reason to believe
Article
/ 28 July 2016

Captivating #ObamaSpeech gives Twitter a reason to believe

US president ignites a spirit of patriotism in his endorsement of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

By Ofentse Mboweni
WATCH: Obama slams Trump, calls on US to reject fear and embrace Clinton
Article
/ 28 July 2016

WATCH: Obama slams Trump, calls on US to reject fear and embrace Clinton

​President Barack Obama painted an optimistic picture of America’s future and offered full-throated support for Hillary Clinton.

By Staff Reporter
Russian hostility tops landmark post-Brexit Nato summit, followed by EU co-operation
Analysis
/ 4 July 2016

Russian hostility tops landmark post-Brexit Nato summit, followed by EU co-operation

The military alliance will also focus on support to counter the Islamic State and the Taliban, writes Andrew Hammond.

By Andrew Hammond
US seeks motive for Orlando shooter’s deadly rampage
Article
/ 14 June 2016

US seeks motive for Orlando shooter’s deadly rampage

US President Barack Obama described the Orlando shooter as a ‘homegrown extremist’, and survivors tell of the June 12 rampage that left 50 dead.

By Reuters
US ambassador on the politics of performance and theatre
Article
/ 6 June 2016

US ambassador on the politics of performance and theatre

The social media savvy Patrick Gaspard talks about his love of Jo’burg and how the US can learn from SA how to discuss racism frankly.

By Staff Reporter
The role of spirituality in Western politics
Article
/ 23 March 2016

The role of spirituality in Western politics

Church and state may be separated in South Africa, but people’s belief systems flow subtly through all our public discourses.

By Raeesa Pather
Visiting Obama says ‘change going to happen’ in Cuba
Article
/ 21 March 2016

Visiting Obama says ‘change going to happen’ in Cuba

United States President Barack Obama makes a rare visit to Cuba this week. This after his December 2014 announcement of renewed relations with Cuba.

By Staff Reporter
Obama reminds Americans that war with Isis is still illegal
Article
/ 7 December 2015

Obama reminds Americans that war with Isis is still illegal

No matter the merits of destroying Islamic State, the fact is it’s unconstitutional for the president to go to war without Congressional approval.

By Staff Reporter
Handshake won’t end Syria’s woes
Article
/ 1 October 2015

Handshake won’t end Syria’s woes

Obama and Putin’s frosty meeting at the United Nations this week gives little hope of an end to the brutal conflict.

By Jonathan Jones
Obama chases Exit with a Bear
Analysis
/ 3 September 2015

Obama chases Exit with a Bear

The most dangerous activity a sitting United States president is usually allowed to do is drive a golf cart.

By Rory Carroll and Rory Carroll in Caracas
Obama pledges support in al-Shabab battle
Africa
/ 27 July 2015

Obama pledges support in al-Shabab battle

President Barack Obama has told Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta that the US would increase its support to Kenya to help smother al-Shabab.

By Staff Reporter
Obama calls for gay rights in Africa, decries corruption and conflict
Africa
/ 25 July 2015

Obama calls for gay rights in Africa, decries corruption and conflict

Pushed a tough message on corruption, the civil war in South Sudan, controversial elections in Burundi and the fight against al-Shabaab.

By Staff Reporter
Obama says ‘Africa is on the move’
Africa
/ 25 July 2015

Obama says ‘Africa is on the move’

"People are being lifted out of poverty, incomes are up, the middle class is growing and young people like you are harnessing technology."

By Staff Reporter
Kenya and Ethiopia: Cogs in Obama’s grand Africa plan
Africa
/ 24 July 2015

Kenya and Ethiopia: Cogs in Obama’s grand Africa plan

It goes against conventional thinking, but an imperceptible shift in US foreign policy could cement Obama’s legacy. The clue? Follow the money.

By Lee Mwiti
Psychobabble and the Middle East
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Psychobabble and the Middle East

The anti-Obama sentiment of former ambassador Michael Oren lays bare Israel’s feeling of betrayal by the US.

By Chris Mcgreal
Greece faces diplomatic push on its debt at G7 summit
Article
/ 8 June 2015

Greece faces diplomatic push on its debt at G7 summit

Greece faces a week of urgent diplomacy to free up bailout aid and avert a potential default as world leaders press for a resolution to the standoff.

By Staff Reporter
Snowden vindicated: Obama signs off on Freedom Act
Article
/ 3 June 2015

Snowden vindicated: Obama signs off on Freedom Act

President Barack Obama has signed into law new legislation which greatly reforms the US’s much-criticised state surveillance programme.

By Patricia Zengerle and Warren Strobel
Selma anniversary: Obama declares work of Civil Rights Movement advanced but unfinished
Article
/ 8 March 2015

Selma anniversary: Obama declares work of Civil Rights Movement advanced but unfinished

The US president says discrimination by law enforcement officers in Ferguson, Missouri, showed a lot of work needed to be done on race in America.

By Jeff Mason
Fear and bluster in Congress
Article
/ 5 March 2015

Fear and bluster in Congress

Netanyahu condemned US nuclear talks with Iran, but Obama hit back at his empty rhetoric.

By Chris Mcgreal
Obama snubs Netanyahu to hamper re-election
Article
/ 26 February 2015

Obama snubs Netanyahu to hamper re-election

The White House is making its anger clear about the Israeli leader’s intention to attack US-Iran policy.

By Chris Mcgreal
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