United States

Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - 05:20 UTC
“US is not at war with Islam” Obama tells Turkish parliament

During his first visit to a Muslim nation United States president Barack Obama said the US ”is not and will never be at war with Islam''. In an address to the Turkish parliament in Ankara on Monday, he called for a greater partnership with the Muslim world.
Saturday, April 4th 2009 - 09:50 UTC
Guess who the most popular politician on earth is

United States President Barack Obama, wildly popular the world over, said he isn't the globe's most admired politician: the title belongs to Brazil Lula da Silva
Saturday, April 4th 2009 - 07:07 UTC
US unemployment in March reaches 8.5%

Another 663.000 United States workers lost their jobs in March, slightly more than the 658.000 that had been expected. The US unemployment rate has now hit 8.5%, up from 8.1% in February. Earlier this week, the IMF said it expects the unemployment rate in the developed world to nudge above 10% in 2010.
Friday, April 3rd 2009 - 10:19 UTC
Last minute agreement on tax havens completes G20 agenda

As G20 negotiations on a new regulatory blueprint bogged down, President Barack Obama pulled French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Chinese President Hu Jintao into a corner of a room in London’s Excel Centre, according to press reports from London.
Friday, April 3rd 2009 - 09:12 UTC
Bipartisan support in US to lift travel restrictions to Cuba

United States senators from both parties, backed by activists and businessmen, began promoting a bill this week to lift travel restrictions to Cuba, and apparently have the necessary votes for approval.
Wednesday, April 1st 2009 - 10:29 UTC
Obama in London to convince G-20 he can lead the world out of recession

United States President Barack Obama is in the United Kingdom for his first major foreign trip since taking office in January. In London he is to attend the G20 summit of the world’s 20 major economies representing 85% of global GDP, which is hosted by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The two will have breakfast talks in Downing Street on Wednesday followed by meetings with other world leaders.
Tuesday, March 31st 2009 - 07:21 UTC
Restructuring deadline for GM & Chrysler; Wall Street plunges

President Barack Obama has given US carmakers General Motors (GM) and Chrysler strict deadlines to restructure before getting more aid. General Motors will be given 60 days and Chrysler just 30 days to submit new plans for recovery.
Monday, March 30th 2009 - 15:24 UTC
US will no longer “dictate unilaterally”, but Cuban embargo remains

United States Vice President Joe Biden said that Washington would no longer “dictate unilaterally” to Latin America, and that it had entered a new era in the historically troubled relationship.
Monday, March 30th 2009 - 15:01 UTC
CEO of GM steps down following suggestions from Obama

The chief executive of struggling US car company General Motors, Rick Wagoner, has agreed to step down. He will leave his post immediately at the request of the White House, a government official confirmed.
Monday, March 30th 2009 - 14:32 UTC
Central America will ask Biden to slow flood of deportations

Central American leaders are expected to push United States to slow a flood of deportations when Vice-President Joe Biden meets with them Monday, promising a “new day for relations” with a region that has felt ignored.