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FILE: Outgoing US President Barack Obama. Picture: AFP.

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Obama administration ends special immigration policy for Cubans

By Reuters

The end of the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy is effective immediately.

  • Picture: Wikipedia.

    First US-Cuba scheduled flight in decades set to depart

    The first of several US carriers to begin serving Cuba will fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Clara.

    2085 days ago
  • FILE: Migrants and refugees warm themselves by a fire as they wait to cross borders. Picture: AFP.

    US to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees - White House

    US admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 race for the White House.

    2087 days ago
  • FILE: A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    Obama creates first US monument to gay rights at New York site

    Barack Obama has taken several important steps involving gay rights during his presidency.

    2153 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama. Picture: AFP.

    Justice Department opposes new Obama proposal on Guantanamo

    AG Lynch is opposing a proposal that’d allow Guantanamo Bay prisoners to plead guilty to terrorism charges.

    2156 days ago
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    US blames Iran for hacking dozens of banks, New York dam

    At least 46 major financial institutions and financial sector companies were targeted in the attacks.

    2245 days ago
  • FILE:The Obama administration has been looking at options for a possible residual US force for months. Picture: AFP.

    US may cut Afghan force to less than 10,000

    The Obama administration has been looking at options for a possible residual US force for months.

    2948 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama. Picture: AFP.

    Obama seeks healthcare plan support

    Obama and other officials are travelling around the country to promote the new healthcare plan.

    3116 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama. Picture: AFP

    Obama signs debt bill to end shutdown

    The agreement includes income verification for those seeking subsidies under the 2010 healthcare law.

    3135 days ago
  • FILE: US President Barack Obama delivers a speech on 21 September 2013 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Picture: Paul J. Richards/AFP

    Prolonged US shutdown could hit SA

    Economist says a prolonged shutdown will damage both the SA and the world economy.

    3150 days ago
  • A handout image released by the Syrian opposition's Shaam News Network shows people inspecting bodies of children and adults laying on the ground as Syrian rebels claim they were killed in a toxic gas attack by pro-government forces in eastern Ghouta, on the outskirts of Damascus on August 21, 2013. Picture: AFP

    Assad denies using chemical weapons

    Barack Obama faces an uphill climb to persuade US lawmakers to vote for military action.

    3173 days ago
  • British Prime Minister David Cameron leaves 10 Downing Street in central London after a Cabinet meeting to discuss a response to Syria following chemical attacks that Britain believe were launched by the Syrian regime. 29 August 2013. Picture: Leon Neal/AFP

    Britain worried about ties with US

    The International Committee of the Red Cross joined a chorus of international voices urging caution.

    3183 days ago
  • A handout image released by the Syrian opposition's Shaam News Network shows people inspecting bodies of children and adults laying on the ground as Syrian rebels claim they were killed in a toxic gas attack by pro-government forces in eastern Ghouta, on the outskirts of Damascus on August 21, 2013. Picture: AFP

    UN in Syria for gas attack inspection

    United Nations said Damascus agreed to a ceasefire while experts inspect gs attack sites.

    3187 days ago
  • The southern city of Taiz in Yemen. Picture: AFP

    US orders citizens to leave Yemen immediately

    US military forces in the Middle East region have been on a higher state of alert for the past several days.

    3207 days ago
  • Barack Obama answers questions at a news conference. Picture: AFP.

    US embassies remain closed amid threats

    Lawmakers say the al Qaeda threat is the most serious in years.

    3208 days ago
  • Apple Inc senior Vice President Phil Schiller reveals the new iPhone 5 on 12 September, 2012. Picture: Reuters.

    Ban on older Apple devices overturned

    The Obama administration has overturned a US trade panel ban on older iPhones and iPads.

    3208 days ago
  • US National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden, an analyst with a US defence contractor during an interview with the Guardian in Hong Kong. Picture :AFP

    US declassifies Snowden documents

    The newly declassified documents have already been divulged in public hearings.

    3212 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama (L) takes the oath of office from US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (R) as first lady Michelle Obama holds the bible and daughters Malia (3rd L) and Sasha look on in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington on January 20, 2013. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    3404 days ago
  • United States President Barack Obama. Picture: AFP

    Obama departs for Asia

    U.S. President Barack Obama has departed on a three-country swing through Asia.

    3468 days ago
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