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Obama hits out at Russia's Putin, China's Xi for skipping COP26
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Glasgow [UK], November 8 (ANI/Sputnik): Former US president Barack Obama on Monday criticized the presidents of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping respectively, for not attending in person the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.
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We must never forget those we lost during 9/11 attacks: Biden
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Lower Manhattan [US], September 11 (ANI): A moment of silence was observed on Saturday at a memorial in Lower Manhattan to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack, which left nearly 3,000 people dead.
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Barack Obama's 'scaled-down' starry birthday bash causes traffic congestio
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama's recent Martha's Vineyard "scaled-down" birthday bash created a "s-t show" of traffic congestion on the resort island, as celebrity guests began leaving after the party.
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Obama scaled back 60th birthday bash due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 4 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama has scaled back the 60th birthday bash due to the spread of the Delta strain of COVID-19 in the country.
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Affordable Care Act is here to stay, says Obama
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama on Thursday (local time) lauded the Supreme Court's decision on ObamaCare and said that this ruling reaffirms what we have long known to be true: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay, ensuring health insurance for mill
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US Supreme Court dismisses third challenge to Obama's Affordable Care Act
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed another challenge to the Affordable Care Act introduced under former President Barack Obama's administration, marking the third time that the law has survived challenges from Republican-led states and the former Trump
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China challenges US position as the most important partner for Middle East
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus], June 14 (ANI): Following the US policy shift to disengage from the Middle East region, which started under President Barack Obama and continued and accelerated under Donald Trump, China stepped in to fill the vacuum created and now plays a wider role in the region. China's
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Obama announces death of former US 'first dog' Bo, says 'lost true friend'
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 9 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama on Saturday (local time) announced the death of Bo, the Portuguese water dog who became the first presidential pet in the Obama White House.
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Obama 'appalled' by violence against anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama on Monday (local time) said he was "appalled" by the violence against civilians in Myanmar following a military coup in February.
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Republicans pressure Kerry to resign over leaked Iran tapes
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy for climate change, is facing calls for his resignation from Republican lawmakers and pundits for reportedly discussing Israeli military operations with Iran's foreign minister when he served as then-President Barack Obama's
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Obama: Chauvin conviction in George Floyd's death 'a necessary step on the
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): Hour after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the murder trial of African-American George Floyd, former US President Barack Obama said the jury did the right thing but true justice requires much more.
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'Time to turn page' on Afghanistan: Obama backs Biden's decision to withdr
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 15 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday came out in support of incumbent Joe Biden's decision to pull out troops ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and said that it is time to turn the page to the next chapter of rela
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