Search Results for: Obama

obama-says-government-shutdown-affected-jobs-figures

Obama says government shutdown affected jobs figures

In a speech at the Port of New Orleans on Friday, Barack Obama said that despite better-than-expected recent jobs figures, the US economy has been harmed by last month's government shutdown. Duration: 0:37 Nov 8, 2013
iraq-at-2008-levels-ahead-of-maliki-obama-talks

Iraq at 2008 levels ahead of Maliki-Obama talks

Violence in Iraq is at its worst level since 2008. The new figures capture a months-long surge in unrest despite wide-ranging operations targeting insurgents and a major tightening of security in Baghdad and elsewhere. Duration: 00:49 Nov 1, 2013
sharif-urges-obama-to-end-drone-strikes

Sharif urges Obama to end drone strikes

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called Wednesday on US President Barack Obama to end drone strikes, which are widely unpopular in his country, during a meeting between the two heads of state at the White House. Duration: 1:18 Oct 23, 2013
john-kerry-meets-nawaz-sharif-in-washington

John Kerry meets Nawaz Sharif in Washington

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif. Sharif arrived in Washington on Sunday for a four-day visit. He is scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama on Wednesday (October 23). He is also expected to meet several members of Congress. While interacting with the media persons, Kerry emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan remain tense on major issues, including Pakistani opposition to U.S. drone strikes and Washington's complaints about the ties of the Pakistani intelligence service to militant groups active in Afghanistan. Oct 21, 2013
john-kerry-meets-nawaz-sharif-in-washington

John Kerry meets Nawaz Sharif in Washington

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif. Sharif arrived in Washington on Sunday for a four-day visit. He is scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama on Wednesday (October 23). He is also expected to meet several members of Congress. While interacting with the media persons, Kerry emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan remain tense on major issues, including Pakistani opposition to U.S. drone strikes and Washington's complaints about the ties of the Pakistani intelligence service to militant groups active in Afghanistan. Oct 21, 2013
obama-acknowledges-healthcare-website-glitches

Obama acknowledges healthcare website glitches

US President Barack Obama on Monday defended his health reform, declaring at a White House event that, despite numerous glitches, the program is already helping many uninsured Americans. Oct 21, 2013
us-intervention-in-kashmir-not-acceptable-sp-on-nawaz-sharifs-demand

US intervention in Kashmir not acceptable: SP on Nawaz Sharif's demand

Hardoi, Oct 20 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has sought US intervention in resolving the Kashmir issue. Reacting sharply on the demand, the Samajwadi Party on Sunday said that it won't tolerate any interference by the United States in the matter. SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that if, in case, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agrees to this demand, they will thoroughly oppose it. Sharif is on a three-day official visit to Washington where he will meet US President Barack Obama. Oct 20, 2013
Prev 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 Next