Obama and Castro to share stage at Summit US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will share the same stage today in an encounter rich with symbolism as their countries set aside decades of mistrust and attempt to restore diplomatic relations. News • 10 Apr 15
Obama and Castro to share stage at Summit US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will share the same stage today in an encounter rich with symbolism as their countries set aside decades of mistrust and attempt to restore diplomatic relations. News • 10 Apr 15
Obama calls for end to gay 'conversion' therapy US President Barack Obama has called for an end to psychiatric therapies that seek to change the sexual orientation of gay, lesbian and transgender youth, the White House said. News • 09 Apr 15
Obama calls for end to gay 'conversion' therapy US President Barack Obama has called for an end to psychiatric therapies that seek to change the sexual orientation of gay, lesbian and transgender youth, the White House said. News • 09 Apr 15
Senator Edward Kennedy institute opens in Boston US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden travelled to Boston today for the official opening of a new institute dedicated to the late US Senator Edward Kennedy. News • 30 Mar 15
Senator Edward Kennedy institute opens in Boston US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden travelled to Boston today for the official opening of a new institute dedicated to the late US Senator Edward Kennedy. News • 30 Mar 15
Obama: 'Still more to do' on NI peace process US President Barack Obama has said there is still more work to do regarding the Northern Ireland peace process. News • 17 Mar 15
Obama: 'Still more to do' on NI peace process US President Barack Obama has said there is still more work to do regarding the Northern Ireland peace process. News • 17 Mar 15
Idea West at war with Islam an 'ugly lie' - Obama US President Barack Obama has called on Middle Eastern leaders to stand up to "violent extremism" and stop proxy wars that fuel the rise of terror groups. News • 19 Feb 15
Idea West at war with Islam an 'ugly lie' - Obama US President Barack Obama has called on Middle Eastern leaders to stand up to "violent extremism" and stop proxy wars that fuel the rise of terror groups. News • 19 Feb 15
Obama confirms death of US hostage held by IS US President Barack Obama has confirmed the death of aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller, who had been held by the self-styled Islamic State in Syria. News • 10 Feb 15
Obama confirms death of US hostage held by IS US President Barack Obama has confirmed the death of aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller, who had been held by the self-styled Islamic State in Syria. News • 10 Feb 15
India’s PM mocked for suit with name printed on it Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's daring fashion choices have won plaudits in the past, but his decision to wear a suit with his own name printed all over it sparked a barrage of mockery on social media. News • 26 Jan 15
India’s PM mocked for suit with name printed on it Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's daring fashion choices have won plaudits in the past, but his decision to wear a suit with his own name printed all over it sparked a barrage of mockery on social media. News • 26 Jan 15
US must turn the page on recession and war - Obama US President Barack Obama will challenge the Republican-led Congress to back his tax-raising ideas for helping middle-class Americans in his State of the Union speech. World • 20 Jan 15
US must turn the page on recession and war - Obama US President Barack Obama will challenge the Republican-led Congress to back his tax-raising ideas for helping middle-class Americans in his State of the Union speech. World • 20 Jan 15
US imposes sanctions on North Korea over Sony hack The United States has imposed new financial sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. World • 03 Jan 15
US imposes sanctions on North Korea over Sony hack The United States has imposed new financial sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. World • 03 Jan 15
Obama announces major Cuban policy shift US President Barack Obama has said a "new chapter" has been opened in ties with Cuba. News • 17 Dec 14
Obama announces major Cuban policy shift US President Barack Obama has said a "new chapter" has been opened in ties with Cuba. News • 17 Dec 14
Kenny commends Obama for immigration reforms Taoiseach Enda Kenny has written to the US President Barack Obama to commend him for the actions he has taken to reform the immigration system in the United States. News • 25 Nov 14
Kenny commends Obama for immigration reforms Taoiseach Enda Kenny has written to the US President Barack Obama to commend him for the actions he has taken to reform the immigration system in the United States. News • 25 Nov 14
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to resign US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has resigned, ending nearly two years in the Pentagon's top job after a bruising mid-term election that undermined President Barack Obama's Democrats in Congress. News • 24 Nov 14
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to resign US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has resigned, ending nearly two years in the Pentagon's top job after a bruising mid-term election that undermined President Barack Obama's Democrats in Congress. News • 24 Nov 14
US Immigrant reform to protect 5m from deportation US President Barack Obama will outline a host of measures tonight that will protect a total of around five million illegal immigrants from deportation, and offer them the opportunity to leave the US and return again without suffering a re-entry ban. News • 21 Nov 14
US Immigrant reform to protect 5m from deportation US President Barack Obama will outline a host of measures tonight that will protect a total of around five million illegal immigrants from deportation, and offer them the opportunity to leave the US and return again without suffering a re-entry ban. News • 21 Nov 14
Plans for US Immigration reform expected this week US President Barack Obama is to announce the action he is taking to reform the US immigration system tomorrow night. News • 20 Nov 14
Plans for US Immigration reform expected this week US President Barack Obama is to announce the action he is taking to reform the US immigration system tomorrow night. News • 20 Nov 14
Obama rules out alliance with Assad US President Barack Obama has rejected any alliance with Bashar al-Assad against the Islamic State group, arguing that the Syrian ruler was illegitimate and that any such pact would backfire. News • 16 Nov 14
Obama rules out alliance with Assad US President Barack Obama has rejected any alliance with Bashar al-Assad against the Islamic State group, arguing that the Syrian ruler was illegitimate and that any such pact would backfire. News • 16 Nov 14
White House security review reveals blunders An internal review of the security lapses that allowed an intruder to scale a fence and enter the White House has revealed a string of Secret Service blunders. News • 14 Nov 14
White House security review reveals blunders An internal review of the security lapses that allowed an intruder to scale a fence and enter the White House has revealed a string of Secret Service blunders. News • 14 Nov 14
Suu Kyi election ban 'doesn't make much sense' Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has described Burma's constitution as "unfair, unjust and undemocratic" after talks with US President Barack Obama in her Yangon home. News • 14 Nov 14
Suu Kyi election ban 'doesn't make much sense' Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has described Burma's constitution as "unfair, unjust and undemocratic" after talks with US President Barack Obama in her Yangon home. News • 14 Nov 14
US Immigration reform may begin next week There are reports in the United States that President Barack Obama could move on immigration reform as early as next week. News • 13 Nov 14
US Immigration reform may begin next week There are reports in the United States that President Barack Obama could move on immigration reform as early as next week. News • 13 Nov 14
Obama sends 1,500 troops to Iraq US President Barack Obama has ordered the deployment of up to 1500 extra troops to Iraq, more than doubling the number already there. News • 07 Nov 14
Obama sends 1,500 troops to Iraq US President Barack Obama has ordered the deployment of up to 1500 extra troops to Iraq, more than doubling the number already there. News • 07 Nov 14
Islamic State fighters approach key border town Fighters from the Islamic State group have advanced to within five kilometres of a key Kurdish town on the the border between Syria and Turkey, according to a British-based monitoring group. News • 29 Sep 14
Islamic State fighters approach key border town Fighters from the Islamic State group have advanced to within five kilometres of a key Kurdish town on the the border between Syria and Turkey, according to a British-based monitoring group. News • 29 Sep 14
Obama raises fate of journalists with Sisi US President Barack Obama raised the fate of jailed journalists in Egypt with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, US officials have said. World • 25 Sep 14
Obama raises fate of journalists with Sisi US President Barack Obama raised the fate of jailed journalists in Egypt with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, US officials have said. World • 25 Sep 14
Obama warns of 'catastrophe' over Ebola US President Barack Obama has said the Ebola outbreak in west Africa "could cause a humanitarian catastrophe across the region" if not stopped. News • 25 Sep 14
Obama warns of 'catastrophe' over Ebola US President Barack Obama has said the Ebola outbreak in west Africa "could cause a humanitarian catastrophe across the region" if not stopped. News • 25 Sep 14
US House backs Obama's Syrian plan US politicians have voted to authorise training and arming of Syrian rebels to combat Islamist radicals. News • 18 Sep 14
US House backs Obama's Syrian plan US politicians have voted to authorise training and arming of Syrian rebels to combat Islamist radicals. News • 18 Sep 14
O'Malley next US Ambassador to Ireland The US Senate has confirmed Irish-American solicitor Kevin O'Malley as the next US Ambassador to Ireland. News • 19 Sep 14
O'Malley next US Ambassador to Ireland The US Senate has confirmed Irish-American solicitor Kevin O'Malley as the next US Ambassador to Ireland. News • 19 Sep 14
Obama rules out US combat mission in Iraq US President Barack Obama has insisted that his country's troops have no combat mission in Iraq. News • 17 Sep 14
Obama rules out US combat mission in Iraq US President Barack Obama has insisted that his country's troops have no combat mission in Iraq. News • 17 Sep 14
