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While Obama backs Egypt’s military, lawmakers in Congress debate whether to halt some aid

YoopyaJul 9, 2013August 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the Obama administration throws its support behind Egypt’s military, some members of Congress are looking at withholding some or all of

Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security

YoopyaJul 3, 2013July 4, 20240

(Reuters) – A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the

Obama leery of intervention in Mideast

YoopyaJul 3, 2013August 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Egypt to Syria to Iraq and beyond, the Obama administration is determined to show it will only go so far to

What’s a little spying among friends?

YoopyaJul 2, 2013August 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama had a simple answer to European outrage over new allegations that the U.S. spies on its allies: The Europeans

Obama ends Africa trip by joining Bush at memorial

YoopyaJul 2, 2013August 4, 20240

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican predecessor President George W. Bush found common ground in Africa on Tuesday, honoring

Obama urges Africa to follow spirit of Nelson Mandela

YoopyaJul 1, 2013August 10, 20240

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Sunday the United States would help propel Africa along a path of prosperity and peace, and urged the continent to

Obama, Bush heading to the same African city

YoopyaJul 1, 2013August 10, 20240

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush are planning to be in the same city a world

In South Africa, Obama pays tribute to ailing Mandela, but tries to focus on economic message

YoopyaJun 29, 2013August 10, 20240

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Paying tribute to his personal hero, President Barack Obama met privately Saturday with Nelson Mandela’s family as the world anxiously awaited news

Obama yet to have African legacy like predecessors

YoopyaJun 28, 2013August 4, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Barack Obama is receiving the embrace you might expect for a long-lost son on his return to his father’s home

Obama recasts chase for Snowden as unexceptional

YoopyaJun 28, 2013August 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last thing President Barack Obama wants to do is turn Edward Snowden into a grand enemy of the state or a