Obama administration
Obama administration ends special immigration policy for Cubans
The end of the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy is effective immediately.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Obama seeks healthcare plan support
Obama and other officials are travelling around the country to promote the new healthcare plan.
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Obama signs debt bill to end shutdown
The agreement includes income verification for those seeking subsidies under the 2010 healthcare law.
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Prolonged US shutdown could hit SA
Economist says a prolonged shutdown will damage both the SA and the world economy.
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Assad denies using chemical weapons
Barack Obama faces an uphill climb to persuade US lawmakers to vote for military action.
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Britain worried about ties with US
The International Committee of the Red Cross joined a chorus of international voices urging caution.
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UN in Syria for gas attack inspection
United Nations said Damascus agreed to a ceasefire while experts inspect gs attack sites.
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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.
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US embassies remain closed amid threats
Lawmakers say the al Qaeda threat is the most serious in years.
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Ban on older Apple devices overturned
The Obama administration has overturned a US trade panel ban on older iPhones and iPads.
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US declassifies Snowden documents
The newly declassified documents have already been divulged in public hearings.
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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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Obama departs for Asia
U.S. President Barack Obama has departed on a three-country swing through Asia.
