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Barack ObamaPresident Obama will underline ‘coincidences’ during his visit to Brazil
US ambassador in Brazil Thomas Shannon downplayed differences between Washington and Brasilia saying that coincidences are far greater and will be the core of discussions during the coming visit of US president Barack Obama next week end.
Why CFK turned her back on the Obama-mania spell and returned to Chavez
Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) behind doors in Government House criticized her peer from Venezuela Hugo Chavez saying “he speaks before stopping to think” and praised US president Barack Obama insisting she was interested in having “closer relations with United States”, according to the latest revelations from Wikileaks.
United States Welcomes China’s Success
President Obama welcomed Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House on Wednesday and praised China’s success.
Republican landslide in the House; Democrats barely manage to retain Senate
Voter dissatisfaction with the United States economy has given Republicans an anticipated but equally stunning advance in Congress winning a majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats retained their majority in the Senate.
Republicans promise a “political earthquake” in Tuesday’s mid term election
Candidates across the United States launched a frantic final push for support, and President Barack Obama ended a two-day campaign swing designed to pump up Democratic turnout less than 48 hours before Americans begin to cast their ballots.
Obama administration wants to end Bush era tax cuts for the rich
The George Bush administration's “misguided” policies are to blame for huge US budget deficits, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner charged as he sought to build an election-year case for ending tax cuts for the wealthiest US citizens.
US economy faces “strong headwinds” and fiscal challenge, says Obama
Obama administration warned the US economy had encountered “strong headwinds” and the country's fiscal challenge remained grave, but it lowered an estimate for the budget deficit this year.
Cameron admits to having cheered for Germany in World Cup
British Prime Minister David Cameron made a soul-searing confession before the eyes of the world on Tuesday: he admitted having cheered for Germany after they vanquished England at the World Cup.
US Senate approves biggest overhaul of financial regulation in decades
United States Senate has given final approval to the biggest overhaul of US financial regulation in decades. The reforms are intended to avert a repeat of the 2008 crisis that brought the world economy to the brink of collapse.
Obama administration is “weak” to ensure Middle East peace process
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad wrapping up his Latinamerican tour of four countries, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina described the government of US President Barack Obama as ‘weak’ to ensure a peace process in the Middle East adding he was hopeful of negotiations sponsored by other countries such as Brazil and Turkey.
