Zika virus detected near Africa, Obama fund appeal The strain of Zika virus that has been linked to thousands of birth defects in the Americas, has been identified close to the African continent … News • 21 May 16
Obama calls for Britain to remain within EU US President Barack Obama has made an impassioned appeal for Britain to remain in the European Union. News • 22 Apr 16
Kerry not planning apology for Hiroshima bomb John Kerry will not offer an apology for the United States' use of the atomic bomb against Japan when he becomes the first US secretary … News • 10 Apr 16
Fidel: Cuba 'has no need of gifts from the empire' Fidel Castro has signalled continued resistance to rapprochement between the United States and Cuba, writing in an opinion piece that his country "has no need … News • 28 Mar 16
Cuba and US will always have differences - Castro Cuba and the United States will always have differences, Cuban President Raul Castro said during a historic visit by President Barack Obama, especially while the … News • 21 Mar 16
Russian bombers hit Syria before agreed ceasefire Russia bombed Syrian rebel-held areas in northwestern Syria as government forces sought to take more ground at the Turkish border - ahead of a planned … News • 25 Feb 16
Pentagon submits plans to close Guantanamo Bay The Pentagon has submitted a plan to the US Congress to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and to move remaining prisoners to a … World • 23 Feb 16
106-year-old woman dances with Obamas 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin has fulfilled her dream of visiting the White House, where she danced with President Obama and his wife Michelle. News • 22 Feb 16
Putin urged to end strikes on Syrian opposition US President Barack Obama has urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end air strikes against Syrian opposition forces, the White House has said. News • 14 Feb 16
Obama to take part in gun violence meeting US President Barack Obama will take part in a town hall-style meeting next week to discuss new efforts to stem what he has called an … News • 03 Jan 16
Gun violence is 'unfinished business' for Obama US President Barack Obama, in a New Year's address, has made fighting gun violence a resolution for 2016, calling it a major piece of "unfinished … News • 01 Jan 16
Obama: US supports Turkey's right to defend itself US President Barack Obama today said he supports Turkey's right to defend itself following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish jets along the … World • 01 Dec 15
Obama says 'enough is enough' after latest attack US President Barack Obama denounced the epidemic of gun violence in the United States after yet another deadly shooting, saying "enough is enough". News • 30 Nov 15
MSF calls for 'full and transparent investigation' Medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres has demanded an independent international inquiry into a suspected US air strike that killed 22 people in an Afghan … News • 04 Oct 15
Obama critical of Kenya’s stance on gay rights President Barack Obama has told Kenya the US is ready to work more closely in the battle against Somalia's Islamist group al Shabaab, but was … News • 25 Jul 15
Obama heckled at LGBT White House reception US President Barack Obama was interrupted by a heckler as he hosted a reception at the White House yesterday to recognise LGBT Pride month. News • 25 Jun 15
Hillary Clinton announces 2016 presidential bid Hillary Clinton has announced she is to seek Democratic nomination in the US 2016 presidential campaign. News • 12 Apr 15
Obama to decide on removing Cuba from terror list A senior US official has said President Barack Obama will make his decision in the coming days, on whether or not to remove Cuba from … News • 12 Apr 15
Talks between US and Cuba signal new era US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro held historic talks in Panama today, the first meeting between leaders of the Cold War-era foes … News • 12 Apr 15
Obama attends US civil rights anniversary US President Barack Obama is taking part in events to mark the 50th anniversary of America's Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. News • 07 Mar 15
Court ruling delays Obama's immigration reform US President Barack Obama's administration has delayed implementing his unilateral steps to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation. News • 18 Feb 15
Obama condemns 'brutal and outrageous murders' US President Barack Obama has described the deaths of three young Muslims gunned down in North Carolina as "brutal and outrageous murders", and said no … News • 13 Feb 15
Obama still hoping for diplomatic deal on Ukraine US President Barack Obama is still hoping for a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian conflict. News • 09 Feb 15
Obama aims to strengthen cybersecurity laws President Barack Obama has sent a bill to Congress aimed at strengthening US cybersecurity laws to protect government, businesses and consumers while protecting privacy, after … Business • 14 Jan 15
US may put North Korea on terror list - Obama US President Barack Obama has said his government is considering putting North Korea back on a US list of countries that sponsor terrorism. News • 21 Dec 14
