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Obama, trying to protect legacy, unlikely to act on Mideast peace
One official said the last word on the president’s failed peace effort might come from Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Obama offers bleak assessment of situation in Syria
Under Obama, the military aid program overseen by the CIA has given arms and training to moderate rebels.
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Obama embraces Merkel in Germany visit, prods Trump on Russia
Obama expressed hope that president-elect Donald Trump would jettison controversial campaign rhetoric.
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Trump win is an opportunity for UK-US trading relationship - PM May
Theresa May said Trump’s election win provides an opportunity for Britain’s trading relationship with the US.
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Sources: European leaders and Obama to discuss Russia sanctions in Berlin
A German official said the plan was to agree a rollover of EU sanctions against Russia, which are due to expire at the end of January.
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Obama offers Greece solidarity on debt as police, protesters clash
Greece hopes Obama will be able to persuade its foreign creditors to restructure some of its debt.
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Obama to reassure US allies about Trump’s commitment to Nato
Donald Trump slammed Nato allies during the campaign for not paying enough for their own defense.
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Trump packs transition team with loyalists and family
Trump put Vice President-elect Mike Pence in charge of his White House transition team.
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Fate of Obama legacy initiatives in hands of courts, successor
When Barack Obama leaves office after eight years, several of his major initiatives will still hang in the legal balance.
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Obama: Entrepreneurs in Africa can give hope, deliver growth
The US president this morning addressed the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya, his father's homeland.
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Obama: 'Fallout' for Israel if talks fail
Barack Obama says 'the window is closing' for a peace deal between Israel and Palestine.
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Waterkloof prepares for arrival of dignitaries
More than 70 heads of state will be arriving in South Africa for the FNB memorial service.
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US close to reaching accord on debt ceiling
The Senate is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday.
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Obama cuts short Asia trip
President Barack Obama on Wednesday scaled down a long-planned trip to Asia.
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Kenyan shooting: Death toll rises to 68
There are fears that more South Africans might be among those who are still trapped inside the mall.
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Obama faces stiff opposition at G20
Obama has asked the US Congress to approve military action, France has said it is ready to support.
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Tripartite Alliance against Syrian intervention
The Tripartite Alliance says evidence needs to be produced before the US intervenes.
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Obama sheds a tear for 'The Butler'
President Barack Obama said his favourite part of the movie was some of the jokes told by Gooding Jr.
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UCT prepares for Obama's address
The speech is believed to be centered around former President Nelson Mandela's legacy.
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Obama holds private meeting with Mandela family
Obama has hailed Madiba as an inspiration to him personally and to many around the world.
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Obama-'Mandela is an inspiration to the world'
President Obama says South Africa's transition to a democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to him.