Barack Obama

'Yes she can': Obama says US ready for a Harris presidency

Obama called Harris "someone who sees you and hears you and will get up every single day and fight for you."

Obama-produced film sparks controversy over ‘cautioning against whites’

Former President Barack Obama finds himself embroiled in controversy following the release of a film, "Leave the World Behind”, in which he serves as a consultant. The movie's content has ignited significant criticism, particularly for its focus on cautioning against white individuals. Questions have arisen about Obama's involvement in the production, given his post-presidential engagement in the entertainment industry.

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary

Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won an Emmy Award on Saturday to go with his two Grammys.

Obama delights sick children as Santa

Former US president Barack Obama takes on a new high-profile role as Father Christmas on Wednesday for a surprise visit to sick children in Washington.

Trump plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards

The Trump administration is set to roll back the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, the Clean Power Plan that restricts greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

100TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON MANDELA / Obama warns of 'uncertain times'

Former US president Barack Obama yesterday used a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn of "strange and uncertain times", a day after Donald Trump refused to challenge Vladimir Putin over interference in US elections.

The Obamas teaming up with Netflix

Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement with Netflix to produce films and TV shows. The former US President and First Lady will produce a wide range of scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features for the streaming service under their company, Higher Ground Productions.

Obama: NKorea 'real threat', urges co-operation

North Korea poses a "real threat" whose solution will require international co-operation, former US President Barack Obama says on a visit to Japan.

OBAMAS in talks to produce for Netflix

Netflix may be closing in on one of its biggest prizes yet: the former president and first lady of the United States. According to a New York Times report, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are in talks to produce a series of high-profile shows for the streaming giant.

May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016

Obama confirms Taliban leader's death in US strike

President Barack Obama confirms Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour is killed in a US air strike, hailing his death as an "important milestone" in efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.

May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016

Obama to lift arms embargo on Vietnam

President Barack Obama has announced the US is fully lifting its embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam, its one-time enemy.

May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016

US proposes to cut methane from oil, gas by nearly half

The Obama administration issues a final rule to sharply cut methane emissions from US oil and gas production, to reduce methane emissions by nearly half over the next decade.

May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

Army captain sues Obama; says he lacks authority to fight IS

An Army captain sued President Barack Obama on Wednesday, alleging that he doesn't have the proper congressional authority to wage war against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

Islamic State: Up to $800m of funds 'destroyed by strikes'

Up to $800m (£550m) in cash held by so-called Islamic State (IS) has been destroyed in air strikes, a US military official says.

April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

Obama dismisses NKorea nuclear ‘offer’

US President Barack Obama dismisses North Korea's proposal to suspend nuclear tests if the US ends its annual military exercises with the South.

April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

US 'to send 250 more troops' to Syria

US President Barack Obama is to send 250 additional military personnel to Syria to support local militias in the fight against so-called Islamic State (IS), officials have said.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

Syria conflict: Obama rules out ground troops for Syria

US President Barack Obama rules out US ground troops for Syria and tells the BBC military efforts alone cannot solve the country's problems.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Backlash after Obama EU referendum intervention

US President Barack Obama is accused of doing Downing Street's bidding - after he said the UK would be at "the back of the queue" for American trade deals if it left the EU.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Prince George stays up past bedtime to greet Obama

The younger generation of royals, Prince William, his wife Kate and his brother Prince Harry, host US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle for dinner at Kensington Palace in London, reports NBC News.