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# obama - Yesterday’s News
US can keep dead Osama bin Laden photos under wraps
A court ruled that pictures of a dead Bin Laden could reveal classified intelligence methods.
# obama - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
The White House says it’s trying to help journalists, not hinder them
The White House has denied any prior knowledge about Association Press phone records being seized.
# obama - Friday 3 May, 2013
Michelle Obama and daughters set to visit Ireland
The American first lady and children could accompany Barack Obama, who is scheduled to attend the G8 summit in Fermanagh this June.
# obama - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Obama: Chemical weapons used in Syria, but we don’t know who used them
Obama said there was no evidence to indicate when, who and how chemical weapons were used in Syria as he spoke to the media about Guantanamo Bay and Russian relations earlier today.
# obama - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Column: The EU must do more to help resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict
The EU has considerable leverage in the region, yet is taking a back-seat to the US – which dithers as relations in the region break-down. It’s time for a change, writes Emer Costello MEP.
# obama - Saturday 27 April, 2013
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your sunny Saturday morning.
# obama - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Obama tells daughters: If you get tattoos, so will Michelle and I
Obama has a unique way to discourage his daughters from getting tattoos.
Charges dropped against Elvis impersonator in US ricin letters
The home of another Mississippi man is now been investigated.
# obama - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Column: I’ll never forget the moment I heard the news of the explosions in my hometown
Boston native, Larry Donnelly reflects on the the horrific events that happened at the Boston Marathon this week, saying he’s been heartened by the expressions of solidarity from countless Irish people who have such a special affinity with the most Irish city in the US.
# obama - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Barack Obama: ‘All in all, this has been a tough week’
The US president reacted to the dramatic apprehending of the second suspect in the Boston bombings and the explosion at a Texas fertiliser plant at a press conference in the White House earlier.
LIVE: Local TV covers the manhunt for the Boston Marathon suspect
Watch live coverage from the local ABC affiliate, WCVB, as it covers the manhunt for the ‘white hat’ bombing suspect.
# obama - Friday 19 April, 2013
UPDATED: Massive manhunt underway for ‘dangerous’ second Boston bomber
‘Suspect one’ who has been identified as 26-year-old Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was shot dead by police during a shootout on Thursday night.
# obama - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Obama tells Boston bombers: ‘We will find you’
No claim of responsibility and no arrests have been made in connection with the twin bombings, though investigators are focused on two suspects.
Barack and Michelle Obama to honour bombing victims at Boston service
Meanwhile, investigators have found images of a potential suspect but have dismissed reports that an arrest has been made.
Suspect arrested after ‘ricin’ poison letter sent to Obama
The man was arrested at his home in Mississippi after an investigation.
# obama - Monday 15 April, 2013
Obama: ‘We will find out who did this and we will hold them accountable’
The US president addressed the nation from the White House this evening.
New York City on high alert after Boston explosions
Barack Obama to address the nation on the situation as NYC goes into security lockdown.
# obama - Thursday 11 April, 2013
“My husband is fighting as hard as he can” – Michelle Obama challenges politicians on guns
The US first lady highlighted the case of a 15-year-old girl who was shot dead in January, one week after she sang at Barack Obama’s inauguration.
The Dredge: The Obamas join Justin Timberlake in a sing-song
And they induldged in some mild lámh dropping. Check out all of the day’s celebrity dirt…
# obama - Thursday 4 April, 2013
President Obama to give back $20,000 of his salary
Five per cent of his salary will be given to Treasury to act in solidarity with federal workers by sharing in the budget cuts pain.
# obama - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via TheMire wire: Government concern over threesomes, Gardaà to be microchipped – and how Uzis could have prevented the bailout…
# obama - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# obama - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Reactions from world leaders to the election of Pope Francis
World leaders have been sending their congratulations to the new pontiff.
# obama - Monday 11 March, 2013
15 people* who are really, REALLY looking forward to St Patrick’s Day
*and some dogs too.
# obama - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Winning alongside Obama was pretty cool, says Tiger
“He can certainly chip and putt. If he ever spent, after these four years, more time playing the game of golf, I’m sure he could get to where he’s a pretty good stick.”
# obama - Saturday 16 February, 2013
The world can wait: Obama to play golf with Butch Harmon
Rumours that the US President is to join the PGA Tour are, at this moment, unconfirmed.
# obama - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
Videos: Obama pledges to reignite economy, fix immigration, fight gun crime
The US president set out an ambitious agenda for his second term in his fifth State of the Union address in Washington overnight. Watch key excerpts from the speech…
# obama - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
PICS: How the internet declared war on Obama’s gun photo
The White House asked people not to Photoshop it. The White House was ignored.
# obama - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Prospects of undocumented Irish in US boosted by Obama speech, says Tánaiste
The position of undocumented Irish in the US is an important priority of the Government, and an ongoing dialogue with the US Administration and Congress is being pursued, says Eamon Gilmore.
# obama - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Moneygall to get a ‘Barack Obama Plaza’, creating 60 new jobs
The owners of Supermacs have announced plans for a €6 million plaza at the ancestral home of the US President.
# obama - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
The Dredge: What is Obama whispering to Beyoncé?
All of the day’s celebrity duuuurt…
Bill Clinton photobombs Kelly Clarkson
Bill, you kidder.
# obama - Monday 21 January, 2013
In full: Micheál Martin’s letter to outgoing US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
The Fianna Fáil leader has written to the departing Clinton expressing his desire for her to return to public office as she is tipped for a presidential run in 2016.
Pics, video: Washington gets ready for Obama inauguration
The US president was officially sworn-in for a second term yesterday but a public event will take place in Washington today.
# obama - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Barack Obama formally begins second term as US President
The second term always begins on January 20 – even though the ceremonial inauguration won’t take place until tomorrow.
Column: Who were the greatest and worst US presidents – and why?
On the eve of Obama’s second inauguration, Felix M Larkin looks at what it takes to be considered a great president – and why it matters.
Obama to be sworn in for his second term today… and tomorrow
Tradition dictates that inauguration ceremonies are not held on Sundays but the US constitution says that a president must be sworn in on 20 January.
# obama - Saturday 12 January, 2013
White House strikes back on Death Star (because it would cost $850 quadrillion)
Almost 35,000 people had signed a petition asking the US government to build a Death Star – but the White House says it does not support blowing up planets. Boo.
# obama - Friday 11 January, 2013
Katy Perry, Usher and cast of Glee to sing Obama into a second term
Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and Kally Clarkson are also lined up for the inauguration celebrations.
# obama - Monday 31 December, 2012
US politicians still at odds on last day before fiscal cliff
If no deal is reached, Americans will see their paycheck hit, and the economy will suffer from massive automatic spending cuts.
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