Nov 17, 2008
Barack Obama, in his first television interview since his election, said the growing federal deficit should not worry Americans. Read Article Obama seeks to 'restore balance'
Nov 14, 2008
The US president, George W Bush, hosted Barack Obama, the president-elect, and his wife Michelle, at the White House this week. Read Article Meet the new neighbours at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Nov 13, 2008
Barack Obama should beef up the US' military presence in the Gulf with additional aircraft battle groups, minesweepers and missile defence batteries, says report. Read Article Obama urged to be a hawk on Iran
Nov 13, 2008
Online black market sellers are demanding thousands of dollars for inauguration tickets. Read Article Ticket touts cash in on Obama's swearing-in
Nov 11, 2008
In a symbolic moment in the transition of power the president-elect Barack Obama has visited the White House. Read Article Welcome to the White House
Nov 11, 2008
Barack Obama's election last week broke more than a political colour barrier. It also smashed a decades-long realignment of conservative power. Read Article 'Reagan Revolution' gets Bushwhacked
Nov 08, 2008
US Muslims turned out in record numbers and voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama. Read Article Record turnout by Muslims for election
Nov 08, 2008
Barack Obama's supporters and security officials fear that assassins will target the country's first black commander-in-chief. Read Article Four years in the crosshairs
Nov 06, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama calls on Rahm Emanuel to serve as his White House chief of staff. Read Article Challenge begins on day one for Obama
Nov 06, 2008
Criticism abounds from within the party after the beathing it took at the polls as senior figures call for embracing a 'bold new direction'. Read Article Looking back at what went wrong