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SA gets new US ambassador
The announcement was made ahead of US President Barack Obama’s trip to South Africa.
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Protests against Obama planned
Cosatu will stage two protests against the US Government's attitude towards Palestine.
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Obama delivers major foreign policy speech
The US President plans to limit the use of drone strikes and moved closer to closing Guantanamo Bay.
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US tax chief forced out in IRS scandal
More resignations are expected after the US tax chief was forced out in a scandal involving the IRS.
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Poll: Americans against Syrian intervention
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most Americans do not want to intervene in Syria's civil war.
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Obama to visit Boston
The US president will visit Boston after twin bombings killed three people and injured nearly 200.
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Obama heads to Israel
US President Barack Obama will head to Israel on his first official visit of his second presidency.
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Obama formally orders ‘destructive’ cuts
Barack Obama ordered broad cuts in spending after he and congressional Republicans didn’t reach a deal.
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Obama sworn in as US president
A private ceremony for the second oath-taking of US president Barack Obama has been held in Washington DC.
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Prince Mohammed bin Nayef meets Obama
Obama meets new Saudi interior minister at White House.
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US Senate approves "fiscal cliff" deal
The US Senate voted to avoid imminent tax hikes and spending cuts in a bipartisan deal.
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US leaders to make 'fiscal cliff' effort
Efforts are being made by US congressional leaders to prevent the US from going over the "fiscal cliff".
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Obama balances praise and pressure
The US President aims at striking a balance between praise and pressure for his historical visit to Myanmar.
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Tax hikes have to come first - Obama
Obama says tax hikes on the wealthy has to come first in US ‘fiscal cliff’ deal.
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Obama to make landmark visit to Myanmar
US President Barack Obama will be the first US leader to visit Myanmar.
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Obama faces new battles
President Barack Obama needs to work with his Republican counterparts to make good on his election promises.
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US celebrates Obama's re-election
Scores of Americans have welcomed the president’s re-election, saying he is the right man for the job.
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Romney concedes defeat
Mitt Romney conceded defeat to Barack Obama in the US Presidential Elections.
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Obama Wins!
Barack Obama has won the US Presidential Elections.
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US votes in tightly contested elections
It is now up to millions of Americans to decide the country’s future in the general elections.
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First votes cast in New Hampshire
Two small villages in New Hampshire cast their votes shortly after midnight.