Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II, the first black president of the United States of America, is now in his second year in the White House.
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The next Prime Minister must nurture the Special Relationship
The United States, and the world, need a strong, independent Britain, writes Kurt Volker.
05 May 2010
Barack Obama's White House Dinner speech
The US president pokes fun at himself, the press and his opponents at the annual press dinner at the White House.
05 May 2010
Oil slick threatens to kill off Obama's drilling plans
The giant oil slick engulfing the south coast of America is threatening to kill off President Obama's plans for more drilling along the US coastline.
05 May 2010
Barack Obama briefs US on New York bomb plot
US President updates the American people on the failed car bomb in Times Square.
04 May 2010
We must work together for a world free from nuclear danger
We are at a crucial point in time and must ensure that all parties signed up to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty step up to their obligations, writes Louis Susman.
04 May 2010
Barack Obama plays for laughs at White House Correspondents Dinner
Confronted by an oil spill, foreign wars and – though he didn't know the extent of its seriousness at the time – a failed bomb attack in Times Square, President Barack Obama played it for laughs at Washington's largest annual black tie event, poking fun at himself, the press and his opponents.
04 May 2010
Another search for peace in the Middle East
Telegraph View America and its allies cannot safely leave the conflict between Israel and Palestine to fester.
03 May 2010
US energy sector reform to be affected by Louisiana oil spill
Proposed major reform of the US energy sector could be sidelined by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
02 May 2010
US to unveil size of nuclear stockpile
The American government will disclose for the first time the exact size of the US nuclear stockpile at a major United Nations nuclear disarmament summit, according to officials.
02 May 2010
Obama jokes at White House Correspondents dinner
Barack Obama competed with television comedians to entertain an audience of celebrities and journalists at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
02 May 2010
Gulf oil slick is a disaster for world climate deal
Offshore oil drilling could become unacceptable, eliminating Barack Obama's bargaining tool with the Republicans, writes Geoffrey Lean.
30 Apr 2010
Obama threatens to impose peace plan on Middle East
Barack Obama has warned Israel he will pave the way for an independent Palestinian state if the peace process remains deadlocked until the autumn.
30 Apr 2010
Obama death threat: Texan faces charges over online posting
A Dallas man has been charged with threatening to kill President Barack Obama in an online posting.
29 Apr 2010
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Tea Party movement could get first state senator
America's burgeoning Tea Party movement is on course to get its first senator.
29 Apr 2010
Obama tribute to Dorothy Height
Barack Obama shed a tear as he paid tribute to civil rights leader Dorothy Height.
29 Apr 2010
Obama orders review of Arizona immigration law
Obama has asked the US Justice Department to review whether draconian immigration laws in Arizona are unconstitutional.
27 Apr 2010
Barack Obama loses first vote on bank bill
Wall Street banks were given a temporary stay of execution last night after the US Senate voted down the reading of Senator Christopher Dodd's financial reform bill which will force them to hive off swaps and derivatives desks.
27 Apr 2010
Obama aide 'sorry' for Jewish joke
One of President Barack Obama's closest aides was forced to apologise for telling a joke about a Taliban militant who was tricked by a Jewish merchant.
26 Apr 2010
We have waited long enough for bank reform
Telegraph View: We don't want the state running banks, but nor do we want another crash.
26 Apr 2010
Armed man arrested at airport as Barack Obama flies out
A US man has been charged after police spotted him with a gun in a North Carolina airport parking lot as Barack Obama's plane Air Force One was departing.
26 Apr 2010
Obama promises to end bailouts 'once and for all'
US President calls on Congress to pass wide-ranging changes to oversight of the financial market.
25 Apr 2010
Obamas take 'middle class' holiday
Barack and Michelle Obama flew off for a brief holiday in North Carolina on Friday in what was seen as an attempt to take a "middle class" vacation more in keeping with those of ordinary Americans.
24 Apr 2010
Barack Obama criticises Arizona immigration measure
Barack Obama has criticised a tough new immigration measure in the state of Arizona, saying it threatens to undermine American values and could violate civil rights.
23 Apr 2010
Rod Blagojevich calls for Barack Obama to testify at forthcoming corruption trial
Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor accused of trying to sell Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, has asked a judge to require the president to testify at his forthcoming corruption trial.
22 Apr 2010
Netanyahu defies Obama over East Jerusalem
Mr Netanyahu is said to have written to Barack Obama officially rejecting his demand to freeze Jewish settlement expansion in the city
22 Apr 2010
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