Obama 'Proud' to Recognize South Sudan

The United States has formally recognized the Republic of South Sudan on its independence day. President Barack Obama said in a statement Saturday that he is proud to extend diplomatic recognition. He said South Sudan's newly declared independence is

Obama,Lawmakers Meet for Third Day on US Debt

Negotiations between President Barack Obama and Republican lawmakers appear deadlocked, with Republican leaders sharply criticizing Mr. Obama's approach in talks about slashing U.S. budget deficits and raising the government's borrowing limit. The pr

Obama Enters Talks on US Debt, Spending Cuts

With a little more than a month until a deadline to raise the nation's debt limit, President Barack Obama met on Monday with the top U.S. Senate Democratic and Republican leaders to try to narrow differences in long-running talks on reducing governme

Obama: Congress Must Face Deficit

President Barack Obama will meet Sunday with top lawmakers, in hopes of making progress toward an agreement to prevent a government default. Both the White House and top Republicans are playing down the prospects for a deal in Sundays talks. The ongo

Obama's Westside campaign office vandalized

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's Westside campaign office was vandalized Thursday night, Los Angeles police said. Someone shot BB gun pellets and threw an object into the office located at 6700 block of South Centinela

Obama Signs Patent Reform; Campaigns for Jobs Bill

President Barack Obama has signed legislation to speed the process of approving U.S. patents. The president says the new law is part of his initiative to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. President Obama visited a high school for science and

Stakes Are High as Obama Prepares Economic Plan

President Barack Obama will go before a joint session of Congress and a nationwide television audience next Thursday, September 8 to announce his plan to boost the struggling U.S. economy. The presidents chances of being re-elected could depend on th

Obama Will Not Release bin Laden Death Photo

President Barack Obama decided Wednesday not to release photographs of al-Qaida terror network leader Osama bin Laden after he was shot and killed. The presidents decision ended three days of debate on the issue within his administration. White House

Obama: Tech Innovations Can Spur Job Growth

U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for a renewed emphasis on cutting-edge research and technological advances as a way to spur the country's sluggish job growth. In his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, Obama said a new partnership he h

President Obama Names New Economic Adviser

In the middle of a weak U.S. economic recovery, President Obama has named a new chairman for his Council of Economic Advisers. Princeton University economist Alan Krueger will be tasked with finding ways to boost anemic economic growth and combat stu

Obama Calls for End to Political Gridlock

U.S. President Barack Obama has called on members of Congress to end gridlock and pass rules that would stem the influence of money in politics. In his weekly Saturday address, Obama said he has been the target of obstructionism by members of Congres

Obama to Start 6-Day Europe Trip in Ireland

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Ireland on Monday for the start of a six-day, four-nation tour of Europe. The president is expected to discuss economic issues with Irish leaders and explore his family's history in a small Irish town. The state

Obama Europe Trip to Focus on Economy

President Barack Obama is scheduled(安排) to leave early Monday for a six-day, four-nation tour of Europe. The president will talk with European leaders about improving the global economy and regional security as well as bilateral and multilateral

Obama Announces Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling

U.S. President Barack Obama has announced an agreement with congressional leaders on a compromise deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling and keep the government from defaulting on its $14.3 trillion debt. Mr. Obama told reporters at the White House

Obama likely to seek reelection: White House

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Thursday said President Barack Obama is likely to run for reelection（改选） in 2012. I think it is likely that is going to happen, said Gibbs during a regular briefing, noting

Obama hails shuttle Atlantis' final flight

WASHINGTON, July 8 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday hailed space shuttle Atlantis' final flight in NASA's shuttle program, saying Americans across the country watched with pride as America reached for the heavens once more. Obama exp

Obama Promotes Domestic Oil Production

U.S. President Barack Obama is announcing a new initiative to increase domestic oil production, while moving toward lowering the country's dependence on imported oil. In his weekly address Saturday, Obama said his administration plans to extend drill

Obama Midwest Bus Tour Focuses on Economy

President Barack Obama is in the U.S. midwest on what the White House calls an economic bus trip through politically important states as he ramps up campaigning for the 2012 presidential election. The president faces some new poll numbers reflecting

Obama officially kicks off reelection campaign

RICHMOND, the United States, May 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday held his first official campaign rallies in Columbus, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia, delivering two almost identical fiery speeches attacking Republican policies and

Obama Jobs Plan Faces Congressional Hurdles

One week after U.S. President Barack Obama urged Congress to act swiftly to spur job creation and economic growth, bipartisan backing for his proposals has yet to materialize. The presidents package of temporary tax cuts and short-term additional fed