Barack Obama

This week has all been about Scottish independence, as politicians and businesses warned of detrimental repercussions from splitting the union, following the official start of the referendum process.

Alfred Joyner Jun 06, 2014

US president warns Russia president Putin over funding and encouraging insurgency in eastern Ukraine

Nigel Wilson Jun 05, 2014

Leaders of G7 nations warn Russia of fresh sanctions if Moscow does not help resolve Ukraine crisis

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 05, 2014

US president defied Congress to make prisoner swap but attracted criticism from Republicans.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 03, 2014

French foreign minister Laurent Fabius says it will defend BNP Paribas against "unreasonable" US penalty

M Rochan Jun 03, 2014

Presidents Obama and Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Rev. Jesse Jackson pay their personal tributes to Maya Angelou.

Priya Joshi May 28, 2014

At West Point, US President Barack Obama says the country has rarely been stronger on the world stage.

Umberto Bacchi May 28, 2014

White House plans to leave troops in Afghanistan for counterterrorism operations and training of Afghan security forces

Umberto Bacchi May 27, 2014

Britain likely to gain from Modi - but his hard-line Hindiusm could strain relations elsewhere.

Chris Ogden May 16, 2014

US military appeals for funds for new detention facility for 'high-value' al-Qaida terror suspects.

Aaron Akinyemi May 10, 2014

Vulgar racism aimed at US President by Kim Jong un's regime marks heightening of aggressive rhetoric.

Dominic Gover May 09, 2014

Watch Obama's full Correspondents' Dinner speech.

Arjun Varma May 05, 2014

Annual fundraiser is chance for president to show lighter side.

Tom Porter May 04, 2014

Washington needs to reduce involvement in world affairs despite escalating Ukraine crisis, poll finds

Jack Moore Apr 30, 2014

NBA has forced billionaire Donald Sterling to relinquish the LA Clippers following racist comments.

Lewis Dean Apr 30, 2014

Ukraine's economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2014 as political turmoil engulfed the country.

Nigel Wilson Apr 30, 2014

Sanctions by Washington are highly personal attack on Russian president

Nigel Wilson Apr 29, 2014

The signing of a deal giving the US military greater access to bases in the Philippines has led to protests.

David Sim Apr 29, 2014

Kiev to seek compensation in European Court of Human Rights over losses incurred over Crimea

Nigel Wilson Apr 28, 2014

White House and EU announce fresh Russia sanctions targets over failure to implement Geneva agreement.

Nigel Wilson Apr 28, 2014

Gold prices steadied on Monday as markets braced for Western sanctions on Russia.

Nigel Wilson Apr 28, 2014

The United States and the European Union could impose sanctions as early as Monday.

Nigel Wilson Apr 28, 2014

President Vladimir Putin thinks so, but how would it fare outside the global system?

Nigel Wilson Apr 25, 2014

Obama's even made Putin look humane - even Jimmy Carter wasn't this bad.

Joseph Curl Apr 25, 2014

President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia

Nigel Wilson Apr 25, 2014

US President says America will increase sanctions if Russia doesn't abide by Geneva agreement.

Nigel Wilson Apr 24, 2014

US president tries out soccer skills against Honda's humanoid robot during tour of Miraikan Science Expo in Tokyo

Mary-Ann Russon Apr 24, 2014

President condemns continued Moscow-backed takeover of government buildings in cities in eastern Ukraine.

Jijo Jacob Apr 24, 2014

Republican presidential nominee and Fox News commentator makes claim at 'freedom debate'.

Lewis Dean Apr 15, 2014

Anti-semite suspected of killing three people outside Jewish community centre in Kansas.

Lewis Dean Apr 14, 2014