Feb 14, 2013
In the first State of the Union address of his new term the US president called on a polarised Congress to support his initiatives fighting climate change, stricter gun control and immigration reform. Read Article Obama pledges to halve Afghan presence
Feb 11, 2013
Iran's nuclear ambitions, Syria and the peace process with the Palestinians will top US President Barack Obama's agenda on his upcoming visit to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday. Read Article Obama visit to focus on Iran, Syria, peace, says Netanyahu
Feb 07, 2013
While Palestinians welcome news of a visit by US president Barack Obama to the region, they caution that any movement on the peace process hinges on Israel. Hugh Naylor reports from Ramallah Read Article Palestinian Authority 'cautious' over Obama's visit
Jan 31, 2013
Illegal immigrants are to be given a chance to gain citizenship but border controls are to be strengthened. Taimur Khan reports from New York Read Article Obama tries to reform US immigration
Jan 28, 2013
President Barack Obama was meeting today with police chiefs from the three US communities that saw the worst mass shootings of 2012, as his administration continues its push to address gun violence. Read Article Obama speaks to police chiefs on mass shootings
Jan 22, 2013
Palestinian envoy has been told he was not invited to Barack Obama's inauguration along with hundreds of other foreign dignitaries because he recently changed addresses and emails. Taimur Khan reports from Washington Read Article Palestinians left out of Obama's swearing-in over 'address mix-up'
Jan 22, 2013
Yesterday's theme was in sharp contrast to the giddy optimism of hope and change that pervaded Obama's first inauguration speech. Taimur Khan reports from Washington Read Article Obama urges Americans to end suspicion and fear
Jan 21, 2013
For all of Barack Obama's achievements - not least, becoming America's first African-American president - he has yet to leave his mark abroad. Taimur Khan reports from Washington Read Article Obama still in search of enduring legacy abroad
Jan 20, 2013
Barack Obama's second inauguration offers the opportunity for VIP donors to contribute up to $1m in return for a seat at the ceremony and pop concert. Read Article The $1m ticket to party with Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder... and Obama
Jan 16, 2013
Barack Obama may reveal, as early as today, details of the most far-reaching gun restriction laws in nearly 20 years. Taimur Khan reports from New York Read Article Obama poised to reveal US gun violence strategy
