Barack Obama
Games would restore US reputation: Obama
Pirate Irwin Chicago hosting the 2016 Olympic Games would allow America to restore its tainted image as a diverse and welcoming society, US President Barack Obama said.
Iran's nuclear open door praised
Jason Koutsoukis HERALD CORRESPONDENT JERUSALEM: The US President, Barack Obama, has described as a ''positive beginning'' Iran's agreement to open its nuclear facilities to international inspectors this month after landmark talks in...
Hopes fade for hundreds lost in destroyed city
Tom Allard HERALD CORRESPONDENT PADANG: Hopes for hundreds of people trapped under collapsed buildings in Padang faded yesterday, as diplomats frantically tried to account for as many as 60 Australians missing in the region that...
Picking up the pieces
The idea that a wave could hurt is almost an affront in Australia. For world consumption we may play the Outback is Us, but most of us live clinging to the coast and for more than a century the beach...
Indonesia calls for quake help as bodies rot in heat
Presi Mandari Quake-hit Indonesia appealed for foreign aid Friday as the stench of decomposing bodies hung over wrecked buildings where overwhelmed rescuers scrabbled for survivors.
'I was actually black before the election': Barack Obama responds to racism claims
US President Barack Obama has sat down with late night TV talk show host David Letterman, wrapping up a blitz of television appearances as he tries mainly to build support for his health care plan.
Canadian TV Barack Obama assassination joke slammed
Canada's French-language broadcaster broke television regulations by airing a comedy sketch suggesting Barack Obama would be easy to assassinate because the first black American president would stand...
Barack Obama condemns Iran
Anne Davies, Washington correspondent US President Barack Obama has ratcheted up his condemnation of the Iranian leadership over the brutal crackdown on demonstrators in the streets of Tehran, warning Iran that if it wants to rejoin the...
Barack Obama kill plot: man jailed
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for threatening to shoot and kill Barack Obama when he was the Democratic candidate for president.
Indonesia quake aid plea as time runs out for victims
Presi Mandari Indonesia appealed for foreign aid Friday as the stench of decomposing bodies hung over wrecked buildings where overwhelmed rescuers were searching for survivors.
Rio make it an Olympic first for South America
Pirate Irwin Rio de Janeiro's dream of bringing the Olympics to South America for the first time became reality here on Friday when they won the vote to host the 2016 edition.
Indonesia seeks aid as time runs out for quake victims
Presi Mandari Indonesia appealed for foreign aid Friday as the stench of decomposing bodies underlined the urgency of its challenge after a huge earthquake that is feared to have killed thousands.
Indonesia urges quake aid as time runs out for victims
Presi Mandari Indonesia appealed for foreign aid Friday as the stench of decomposing bodies hung over wrecked buildings where overwhelmed rescuers were searching for survivors.
Charisma, culture clash in 2016 Games vote
Pirate Irwin The bitter, heavyweight battle to host the 2016 Olympics concludes here on Friday with President Barack Obama hoping to land the knockout blow which delivers the world's sporting showpiece to Chicago.
Iran agrees to allow UN visit to nuclear plant
Hui Min Neo Iran agreed to allow UN access to a new nuclear plant at talks with international powers which included its highest level encounter with the United States in three decades, officials said.
Iran allows nuclear inspectors to survey uranium plant
US President Barack Obama says Iran must take swift and "constructive" action following crucial nuclear talks in Geneva and warns that Washington is ready to crank up pressure if it delayed.
US aid teams reach American Samoa
US disaster assistance teams helping in the recovery effort on American Samoa are providing emergency power and medical supplies, a top aid official says.
NATO airstrike 'kills Afghan civilians'
Lori Hinnant A NATO airstrike on a compound in southwestern Afghanistan has killed a family of six, a local tribal leader says.
Charisma, culture clash in 2016 Games vote
Pirate Irwin The bitter, heavyweight battle to host the 2016 Olympics concludes here Friday with President Barack Obama hoping to land the knockout blow which delivers the world's sporting showpiece to Chicago.
Nations answer Indonesia's call for help
Foreign emergency rescue teams are racing to the quake-devastated island of Sumatra as governments around the world answer Indonesia's call for assistance.
