Barack Obama

US vice president defends globalisation and urges world leaders to work together to address social uncertainty.

Dan Cancian Jan 18, 2017

Outgoing president accused of creating the 'worst human rights situation' in US history in a commentary.

Romil Patel Jan 18, 2017

On Tuesday, President Obama commuted sentences of 209 people including the 35-year prison term of Chelsea Manning.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 18, 2017

More than 1,300 prisoners given 'second chance' during last eight years by outgoing US president.

Tareq Haddad Jan 18, 2017

The president praised his team, including outgoing press secretary Josh Earnest.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 18, 2017

Manning will now be released in May instead of serving out her sentence until 2045.

James Tennent Jan 17, 2017

Criminal justice reforms, Obamacare, the killing of Osama bin Laden and same sex marriage, but Obama's legacy appears uncertain.

Alex Wheeler Jan 17, 2017

Nicolas Maduro accuses outgoing US president of leaving the world plagued by terrorism.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 17, 2017

Prisoners released as President Barack Obama seeks to reduce numbers before leaving office.

Tom Porter Jan 16, 2017

Outgoing president discussed his eight years in office and said he looks forward to 'puttering'.

Nicole Rojas Jan 16, 2017

How Obama prioritised security and trade over human rights and democracy on the African continent.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 14, 2017

Democratic US President Barack Obama is preparing to leave the White House on 20 January, after eight years in office.

Alex Wheeler Jan 13, 2017

The president said Cubans would be treated as all other immigrants in the US.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 13, 2017

The president said the award came 'with distinction', an honour only given to three past recipients.

James Tennent Jan 12, 2017

Mattis made the written comments to Congress as incoming Trump administration fends off accusations of collaboration with Russia.

Callum Paton Jan 12, 2017

The Flotus made her final late night talk show appearance on 11 January.

Alicia Adejobi Jan 12, 2017

Prisoners have been transferred but seldom freed.

Aisha Maniar Jan 11, 2017

The best photos of US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha during their time in the White House:

Alex Wheeler Jan 11, 2017

This comes after the emergence of an unverified set of memos over the alleged links between Trump and Russia.

Ananya Roy Jan 11, 2017

In the eight years since his inauguration, Souza has taken around two million photos of Obama, capturing both historic occasions and intimate behind-the-scenes moments.

Alex Wheeler Jan 11, 2017

It's now up to us to stand up for our collective vision of what the American dream can and should look like.

Nash Riggins Jan 11, 2017

Alongside listing his achievements, Obama thanked his family for the past eight years.

James Tennent Jan 11, 2017

The outgoing leader talked about his time in office and the dangers facing American democracy.

James Tennent Jan 11, 2017

Intel chiefs included allegations in classified briefings given to both Obama and Trump last week.

Nicole Rojas Jan 11, 2017

'I apologize to those who were impacted by the practices of the past,' said Kerry.

Divya Kishore Jan 10, 2017

The two-term commander-in-chief is set to give his last speech on 10 January 2017.

Nicole Rojas Jan 09, 2017

Barack Obama has a good reputation when it comes to the environment, but he left quite a few loose ends.

Martha Henriques Jan 09, 2017

The tickets were given out on a first come, first served basis but are now on sale for vast sums.

Nicole Rojas Jan 09, 2017

Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning may be considered for pardons by Obama

Jen Offord Jan 07, 2017

Obama said he is heartbroken for the families of the victims of the airport shooting that left 5 dead and 8 wounded.

Ananya Roy Jan 07, 2017