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Barack Obama
March 19, 2010
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has cashed in on his bet with Barack Obama over the Olympic men's gold-medal hockey game.
Supreme leader sharply criticises Obama overture, says U.S. leader plotting against Iran
March 21, 2010
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's supreme leader sharply denounced the United States on Sunday, accusing it of plotting to overthrow its clerical leadership, in a chilly response to an overture by President Barack Obama for better cultural ties with Iran.
March 12, 2010
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has delayed his first international trip of the year, a visit to Asia, to focus attention on the final push to salvage sputtering U.S. health care legislation after a year of contentious debate.
March 07, 2010
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised the Iraqi people for passing "an important milestone" Sunday, when millions turned out for national elections despite insurgent attacks that killed more than 30 people.
Note to Ottawa: America's problems are our problems
February 09, 2010
Before everyone gets down on Barack Obama, it should be remembered that it was George W. Bush who gave the country two wars, a staggering deficit and debt, no health care or environmental plan, a disparaged worldwide reputation and an economy on the verge of collapse.
Obama's first year has America back on the high road
December 22, 2009
At long last, the United States will get a semblance of a decent health care system. Barring some unforeseen reversal, U.S. President Barack Obama’s reform package will receive final approval next month.
Obama takes a jab at Sidney Crosby during White House visit
September 11, 2009
United States President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House Thursday.
Inspired by history, local artist pays tribute to the Obamas
August 18, 2009
Hidden behind the front entrance stairs inside the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, four larger-than-life carvings of Barack Obama, his wife and two daughters, flash glossy wooden smiles.
Did Susan say no to Obama?
May 12, 2009
Britain’s Got Talent phenomenon Susan Boyle is getting so famous so fast that she’s even had to turn down some pretty impressive invitations.
Obama says U.S. economy beginning to show ’glimmers of hope’
April 10, 2009
Acknowledges that “we’ve still got a lot of work to do”
60 Minutes shines
March 24, 2009
60 Minutes has thrown a few haymakers in recent weeks: The first interview with hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger; a long-sought talk with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; and a sit-down with President Barack Obama.
Local invention included in First Family doggy swag bag
March 10, 2009
When the First Puppy takes a romp around the White House lawn he or she will likely sport
a Halifax invention
Obama 3.0
February 26, 2009
As a politician, U.S. President Barack Obama does his best to manage people’s emotions. This week we saw it yet again.
Media compliance made for a smooth Obama visit
February 24, 2009
Just being in the presence of Barack Obama elevated the stature of Stephen Harper last week.
Bill Clinton talks Palestine, the stimulus bill and BlackBerrys with Larry King
February 22, 2009
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton talks to CNN's Larry King about BlackBerrys, his politics-devoted family, Palestine and the stimulus bill.
Obama's Canadian trip just as much about the international community
February 19, 2009
What did U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Harper get out of Thursday's fleeting visit?
Obligation not celebration
February 19, 2009
Barack Obama comes to Ottawa today, and you have to wonder why. He will see nothing of the capital and the capital will see nothing of him.
Talking hoops and pucks
February 19, 2009
Obama and Harper will likely at least touch on at some point today — sports — specifically hockey and basketball.
Ottawa rolling out the red carpet for Obama visit
February 17, 2009
It's just a quick, half-day, business trip -- a courtesy call stopover to the neighbours’ office.
Magic dims as Obama settles into presidential role
February 15, 2009
You can tell when a magician loses his touch. Even if the tricks work, you can see the effort involved. U.S. President Barack Obama was travelling the country this week, working hard to pull more than $800 billion US out of his hat to help the U.S. economy.
She’s Obama’s favourite
January 28, 2009
How does a designer become the choice of a First Lady? We chat with one of Michelle Obama's favourite inaugural designers, Maria Cornejo.
Athletes get swept up in Obamania
January 21, 2009
Somewhere, Jackie Robinson was cartwheeling Tuesday.
Editorial Cartoon for January 21, 2009
January 21, 2009
Will Foxx continue Obama imitations?
January 21, 2009
Jamie Foxx might have already lined up his next big movie role, usmagazine.com reports.
Michelle's fashion statement: Women in charge
January 21, 2009
America’s new first lady nailed it. From the yellow wool lace dress and matching coat at yesterday's inauguration to the remarkable white sweeping gown she chose for the inaugural balls, Michelle Obama's first official tour of duty was as eloquent, as poignant, and frankly as pretty as her husband’s historic speech.
The Dream is realized
January 21, 2009
You could see it on the thousands of black faces in the crowd at Barack Obama's inauguration yesterday: The Dream is realized.
In the mood to celebrate
January 20, 2009
Washington D.C. will never be Rio de Janeiro but it came as close as it could yesterday, in a mid-winter Mardi Gras for more than a million people who celebrated the inauguration of Barack Obama.
Nova Scotia's black community celebrates Obama's inauguration
January 20, 2009
Americans welcomed a king as well as a president yesterday.
Editorial Cartoon for January 20, 2009
January 20, 2009
Ex-pat Americans find it tough to be away for inauguration
January 20, 2009
Watching Barack Obama’s inauguration on TV will be a little hard to swallow for some Americans living in Halifax.
I've heard about this change...
January 19, 2009
I’ve pretended to know exactly what this “change” means because everyone else says they do. But I’ve been waiting for that moment to feel exactly what this movement is all about it. Sunday, I had the moment.
D.C.'s police chief talks security under Obama
January 19, 2009
D.C.'s chief of police Cathy Lanier discusses the challenges of policing D.C. during Obama's inauguration and during his presidency.
D.C.'s homeless find a place amid inauguration fever
January 19, 2009
As untold thousands converge on Washington D.C. — in search of safe lodging and a piece of history — one group of local residents will be forced to find alternate accommodations for the inauguration: D.C.’s homeless.
Selling hope on a D.C. street corner
January 19, 2009
Street vendor Mary Kangethe saw something special in Barack Obama when he first arrived as a junior senator in 2005 — and started selling Obama T-shirts, coffee mugs and hats at the corner of 11th and F streets in D.C.
Local dance troupe drums up excitement at inaugural ball
January 19, 2009
Don't be shocked if you see a couple Nova Scotia flags waving in the crowd during the inauguration Tuesday.
Hope, change for climate
January 19, 2009
Don’t tell Canada’s environment minister about “Hope” and “Change,” the rallying cries of Barack Obama’s election victory.
Obama’s Canuck playlist
January 16, 2009
These Canadian musicians are essential additions to new president’s iPod
Leadership crucial in coming years
December 01, 2008
It’s an understatement to say that we are living in interesting times. The world seems to be undergoing a profound shift.
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