Barack Obama celebrates Diwali, lights first-ever diya in Oval Office

Barack Obama celebrates Diwali, lights first-ever diya in Oval Office

Washington, Oct 31 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama, who celebrated Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, on Sunday, became the first man to kindle a diya in the Oval Office.

by IBNS October 31, 2016

President Obama cancels meeting with Filipono counterpart following insult

President Obama cancels meeting with Filipono counterpart following insult

Vientiane, Sep 6 (IBNS): U.S. President Barack Obama, who arrived in the capital of Laos on Monday midnight from China, has cancelled his meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte, the media reported on Tuesday quoting White House sources.

by IBNS September 06, 2016

 I am even more optimistic about the future: Obama

I am even more optimistic about the future: Obama

Washington, July 28 (IBNS): Endorsing Hillary Clinton, US President Barack Obama on Thursday aid while addressing at the Democratic National Convention at Philadelphia that he is optimistic about the future of the nation.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

US President condemns France terror attack

US President condemns France terror attack

Washington, July 15 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the terror attack in France which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 15, 2016

Trump takes shot at Hillary, Islam

Trump takes shot at Hillary, Islam

Washington, July 5 (IBNS): As the date for the US Presidential election nears, the plot thickens as candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton engage in a war of words over Twitter.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective

Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective

Orlando (Florida), June 13 (IBNS) While the families of the people injured or killed were trying to come to grips with the horror unleashed at the gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, US presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted about his views on radical Islam and even said President should step down.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Obama pledges support to LGBTI community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet

Obama pledges support to LGBTI community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet

Washington, Jun 9 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, pledged his support towards the LGBTI community, by tweeting about equal dignity with the hashtag Love Is Love.

by IBNS June 09, 2016