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Monday's meeting at the White House between President George Bush and President-elect Barack Obama is the latest symbol of a presidential transition that appears to be moving ahead smoothly, at least initially. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone
With the Democratic nomination secure, Barack Obama now faces work to unite the party. Will it mean he chooses Hillary Clinton for vice president? Transcript of radio broadcast: 07 June 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. In the United
Much of the Arab press, as well as ordinary people in the street, are rejoicing over the election of Democrat Barak Obama as the next president of the United States. Nevertheless, as Edward Yeranian reports from Cairo, there are misgivings in certai
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the election of Senator Barack Obama as U.S. president. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Ban said he is confident about future relations between the United Nations and the United States. From United Nation's hea
Senator Hillary Clinton of New York has reportedly emerged as a candidate to be secretary of state in the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama. Meanwhile, Mr. Obama has a meeting Monday with his former Republican opponent for the
President-elect Barack Obama was elected last month largely on the promise of bringing change after eight years of the Bush administration. But, some of Mr. Obama's liberal supporters are disappointed that his emerging cabinet has a decidedly centri
President-elect Barack Obama says he will move swiftly to improve the U.S. economy and promote long-term growth upon taking office next month. Congressional leaders are working with the White House to craft a government package to rescue the failing
A gathering of U.S. foreign policy experts, observers and diplomats has heard that American policy toward Africa will remain more or less constant, regardless of who wins the November 4 presidential election. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Addis Ababa repo
Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised a record of $150 million in September, giving him a significant cash advantage over his opponent John McCain. The Democratic nominee is using his treasure chest to purchase television and radio ads in clos
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen yet another former political rival to join his incoming cabinet. Mr. Obama has announced that New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will be his Secretary of Commerce and that Richardson will be a key member of h
By Jim Malone Washington 07 May 2008 Illinois Senator Barack Obama took a giant step toward securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Tuesday with a decisive win in the North Carolina primary and a close second place finish in Indiana.
By Cindy Saine Washington 28 April 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, is accusing the media of unfairly attacking him and taking controversial remarks he made years ago out of context. S
It marks a first, a talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey, shes plunging herself into politics in a way she hasnt before, hitting the trail and campaigning for democratic presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama. Oprah Winfrey brings not just a wow factor,
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 04 June 2008 Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama says that, if elected, he would defend Israel's security, pursue Middle East peace and firmly oppose any attempt by Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. VO
The political rhetoric continues to heat up in the U.S. presidential race. On Friday, Democrat Barack Obama accused Republican John McCain of trying to divide the country with angry remarks and negative television ads. For his part, McCain demanded
New poll results indicate that U.S. voters are concerned with the financial crisis and it is having an impact on the presidential election campaign between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone is mo
Now that the U.S. political conventions are over, the candidates for President and Vice President have begun the final two months of intense campaigning. VOA's Kent Klein reports from Washington. Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Friday that his signature healthcare law is not perfect and needs a tweak, but it does not mean refight the battles of the last two years.I believe that anything can be improved. As we
After Barack Obama takes the oath of office January 20 as the 44th President of the United States, his administration will face a host of problems including the global financial crisis, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and strained relations with Ru
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Xinhua) -- In a campaign-style speech, U. S. President Barack Obama Tuesday reiterated the Buffett Rule to highlight the importance of economic fairness for the nation's prosperity, as Obama has geared up his reelection bid. The