Tag: President Barack Obama

Thursday, January 22nd 2015 - 06:26 UTC
US/Cuba talks take off and are described as “productive and constructive”

US and Cuban officials launched historic talks to shed their Cold War-era hostility on Wednesday, complimenting each other on the first day's progress despite persistent differences over migration policy.
Wednesday, January 21st 2015 - 08:03 UTC
Obama pledged 'middle-class economics' but faces a Republican congress

US President Barack Obama has declared an end to the financial crisis and pledged economic policies to benefit all Americans, in his annual State of the Union address to Congress. In a speech devised to appeal to working families, Mr Obama outlined his strategy for “middle-class economics”.
Monday, January 19th 2015 - 07:19 UTC
Obama wants tax increases on the wealthy to help middle class families

President Obama is to use Tuesday's State of the Union speech to call for tax increases on the wealthy to help the middle class, officials say. The proposals would raise 320 billion dollars over a decade, to fund benefits such as tax credits.
Friday, January 16th 2015 - 05:58 UTC
We won't let the voice of freedom be muzzled

By David Cameron and Barack Obama - Two hundred years ago this month, Britain and the United States fought each other at the Battle of New Orleans. It was the last major battle where our nations met as enemies. In modern times, our special relationship as allies and partners has been the firm foundation of our shared security and prosperity.
Friday, January 16th 2015 - 04:58 UTC
US makes it easier for Americans to travel and make business in Cuba

The United States government on Friday will begin making it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba than it has been for more than half a century, opening the door to a new era of contact between neighbors that have been estranged longer than most of their citizens have been alive.
Tuesday, January 6th 2015 - 22:00 UTC
Cuba has freed some of 53 political prisoners, as agreed in the rapprochement with the US

Cuba has freed some of 53 people the United States regards as political prisoners as agreed under last month's US-Cuban rapprochement and Washington wants to see the rest released soon, the US State Department said on Tuesday.
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 23:04 UTC
US sanctions against Venezuela officials signed into law

The United States will now be able to impose punitive measures on Venezuelan government officials involved in a crackdown on protesters against the Maduro administration, or on those who have carried out acts of violence or violated the human rights of political opponents.
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 19:58 UTC
Mujica's role in US-Cuba understanding praised worldwide

The role played by Uruguay's President in the process which led to Wednesday's announcements that the United States and Cuba are to restore full diplomatic ties, was praised by Presidents Barack Obama, Raul Castro and international analysts.
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:17 UTC
Francis instrumental in US-Cuba relationship process

The first Latin American pope in history sent letters to Obama, Raúl Castro and brokered negotiations which ended up in Wednesday's announcement that both countries are to resume full ties.
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:00 UTC
US, Cuba to resume full diplomatic ties

Presidents Obama and Castro finalize details over the telephone, make announcement. US restrictions require Congressional approval to be fully lifted. Alan Gross released. Other swaps ensue.