Hasina may change tour plan to meet Obama

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is scheduled to go to North America next week, may change her itinerary to meet US President Barack Obama, a report said. Eager to meet Obama, she may visit the US first instead of… बाँकी अंश »

Obama looks for solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

The Obama administration is said to be ready to solidly pursue a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Envoy George Mitchell has said a comprehensive Middle East peace will be the interests of Israel, the Palestinians and other countries in… बाँकी अंश »

Obama arrives in Turkey

US President Barack Obama arrived in Turkey Sunday on an official visit that would see him fulfilling a pledge to visit the Muslim nation in his first 100 days in office. Obama was expected to seek to emphasize his administration’s… बाँकी अंश »

Obama made overtures to Russia over Iran

The New York Times has reported that US President Barack Obama told Russian President Dmitri Medvedev that the plans for a missile defence system in Eastern Europe would be halted in exchange for help in stopping Iran from developing long-range… बाँकी अंश »

Obama signs $787 bn stimulus package to keep ‘American dream alive’

Tuesday 17th February, 2009   US President Barack Obama has signed into law a massive $787 billion stimulus package aimed at reviving the nation’s moribund economy and ‘keeping the American dream alive in our time. Obama signed the nearly 1,100-page American… बाँकी अंश »

Obama taps third Republican to head Commerce Department

President Barack Obama named a third prominent Republican to his cabinet Tuesday, nominating Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire as commerce secretary. If confirmed, Gregg will be the third Republican to join Obama’s 15-member cabinet, following Defence Secretary Robert Gates… बाँकी अंश »