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Michelle Obama adds glitz to 2016 Olympic vote in Copenhagen - Telegraph.co.uk

Sep 30, 2009 in Uncategorized

guardian.co.uk	Michelle Obama adds glitz to 2016 Olympic vote in Copenhagen Telegraph.co.uk The campaign to host the 2016 Olympic Games was transformed into a political beauty contest on Wednesday after Michelle Obama arrived in Copenhagen, OLYMPICS: So now it's Obama v Pele truly an Olympic battle as Daily Mail Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen to lobby for Chicago 2016 Times Online Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen for IOC voteThe Associated Press Telegraph.co.uk -Telegraph.co.uk -Telegraph.co.uk
guardian.co.uk	Obama to target Lloyd's of London in plan for tougher sanctions on Daily Mail President Barack Obama warned the Middle East country last week to come clean on its nuclear programme, which Washington fears is a cover to build atomic Editorial: Obama's sanctions gambit in IranDallas Morning News US to Seek Rare Meeting With Iran on Nuclear ProgramWashington Post Three pressure points to make Iran crumbleTimes Online ISRIA -BBC News -RGE Monitor (blog)
Washington Post	Top officials and Obama advisers study Afghan war The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama assembled key members of his Cabinet, top military commanders and diplomats in the White House Situation Room on Obama: The fight in Afghanistan is for Nato, not just AmericaThis is London Should US focus on al-Qaeda havens?BBC News Can Obama Say No To His Generals On Afghanistan?NPR Xinhua -Tehran Times -Wired News
Telegraph.co.uk	Republican Trent Franks calls Barack Obama an 'enemy of humanity' Telegraph.co.uk Trent Franks, a Republican congressman who called Barack Obama an "enemy of humanity", has tried to clarify his remarks, claiming that he was only referring GOP lawmaker clarifies remarks critical of ObamaThe Associated Press GOP Cong. Trent Franks calls Obama "enemy of humanity"Kansas City Star Franks: Obama an 'enemy of humanity'Bizjournals.com
Telegraph.co.uk	Hands off Michelle Obama guardian.co.uk Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images I join the ranks irritated with Silvio Berlusconi for referring to Michelle Obama as "suntanned" at a rally on Italians criticise Silvio Berlusconi over tanned Barack Obama Telegraph.co.uk Silvio Berlusconi calls Barack Obama tanned - againTelegraph.co.uk Berlusconi family newspaper urges Italians to boycott TV licence feeguardian.co.uk
Reuters	Obama awards $5 billion for medical research AFP BETHESDA, Maryland — US President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled five billion dollars in funding from his mammoth economic stimulus plan to fund Obama says $5B in grants will aid medical researchThe Associated Press Obama visits Bethesda for stimulus announcementNature.com (subscription) Obama Announces $5 Billion in Medical Research GrantsVoice of America Baltimore Sun -The Associated Press -The Associated Press
guardian.co.uk	Obama hails Senate climate bill BBC News US President Barack Obama has welcomed the publication of a bill to combat climate change. The bill, sponsored by leading Democratic senators, CORRECTED: Obama says deeply committed to passing climate billReuters
WA today	Facebook poll asks 'should Barack Obama be assassinated?' Telegraph.co.uk A poll on the social networking site Facebook which asked if US president Barack Obama should be killed is being investigated by the US secret service. US probes Obama 'death' web pollBBC News Obama Facebook poll developer comes forwardCNET News Facebook poll on killing Obama sign of antigovernment angerChristian Science Monitor Sky News -Times Online -Telegraph.co.uk
New York Daily News	Sesame Street slot for first lady BBC News US First Lady Michelle Obama is to appear in the first episode of the 40th anniversary series of Sesame Street. Mrs Obama will appear on 10 November in a Michelle Obama Gears Up for Indian State DinnerU.S. News & World Report Elmo, Michelle Obama to Indoctrinate Your Kids With VeggiesTIME Michelle Obama brings green thumb, campaign against childhood Los Angeles Times New York Daily News -Reuters India -The Associated Press
CBS News	US and Cuba in high-level talks BBC News The decades-old US trade embargo on Cuba remains, but there has been an easing of tension since US President Barack Obama came to power in January. AP Newsbreak: US, Cuba held unannounced talksThe Associated Press US, Cuba Hold High-Ranking DiscussionsVoice of America all 510 news articles »

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Obama factor could help Chicago in race to host 2016 Olympic Games - Telegraph.co.uk

Sep 29, 2009 in Uncategorized

guardian.co.uk	Obama factor could help Chicago in race to host 2016 Olympic Games Telegraph.co.uk As the battle to hold the 2016 Olympics hots up with Chicago hoping American president Barack Obama's support will sway the vote away from Madrid, Obama's Olympic pitch draws GOP complaintThe Associated Press Obama on the team as Chicago boosts its bidguardian.co.uk Barack Obama to fly to Copenhagen to push Chicago's bid for 2016 Times Online Telegraph.co.uk -Telegraph.co.uk -guardian.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk	Hands off Michelle Obama guardian.co.uk Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images I join the ranks irritated with Silvio Berlusconi for referring to Michelle Obama as "suntanned" at a rally on Italians criticise Silvio Berlusconi over tanned Barack Obama Telegraph.co.uk Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tannedRediff Michelle Obama is 'suntanned'? Berlusconi's Top 5 gaffesChristian Science Monitor Times Online -guardian.co.uk -Telegraph.co.uk
BBC News	Obama in New Round of Meetings on Afghanistan New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama opened a new round of meetings on Tuesday aimed at rethinking his strategy in Afghanistan as he tried to measure ANALYSIS-It's up to Obama to decide on AfghanistanReuters Obama: Afghan war not just a US battleAFP Afghan focus of US-Nato meetingBBC News Times Online -AFP -Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk	Facebook poll asks 'should Barack Obama be assassinated?' Telegraph.co.uk A poll on the social networking site Facebook which asked if US president Barack Obama should be killed is being investigated by the US secret service. US probes Obama 'death' web pollBBC News Probe Into Facebook Obama Assassination PollSky News US Secret Service hunts Facebook user after presidential death pollTimes Online Register -CNET News -CBC.ca
Telegraph.co.uk	Anti-abortion campaigners attack Barack Obama health care plans Telegraph.co.uk Anti-abortion campaigners are attempting to derail Barack Obama's health care plans by claiming they will effectively subsidise terminations.
Human Events (blog)	Even the French think Barack Obama is weak Telegraph.co.uk As The Wall Street Journal reported this morning, French president Nicolas Sarkozy was less than impressed with Barack Obama's performance last week in the Reality check for Barack ObamaBoston Herald
RIA Novosti	US must reach out to Russia on missile defense: Obama AFP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday it was important to work with Russia on a new generation missile shield, following his abandonment of an Despite suspicions, Obama urges better Russia tiesReuters
	Barack Obama's diplomatic smileathon guardian.co.uk Being photographed next to Barack Obama has become the must-do activity for any world leader. Silvio Berlusconi's cheesy thumbs up at the G20 in London
	Crooner Andy blasts 'Marxist' Obama The Press Association Veteran crooner Andy Williams has criticised Barack Obama, accusing the US President of "following Marxist theory" and "wanting the country to fail".
Times Online	Obama Faces Reality on Iran, Middle East U.S. News & World Report President Obama's disclosure that Iran has been building a secret uranium enrichment plant underscores a truism in foreign policy: Harsh News Analysis Foreign Events Force Obama to Turn to Plan BNew York Times Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agendaReuters Iran defies Obama and vows to switch on 'secret' nuclear facilityTelegraph.co.uk First Post -Scottish Daily Record -Telegraph.co.uk all 6,950 news articles »

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Obama on the team as Chicago boosts its bid - guardian.co.uk

Sep 28, 2009 in Uncategorized

FOXNews	Obama on the team as Chicago boosts its bid guardian.co.uk Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago's 2016 Olympic games bid. Photograph: Getty Images As last-minute substitutes go, he's not a bad Obama to woo IOC over Chicago bidBBC News Barack Obama set to sprinkle magic dust on Chicago's 2016 Olympic bidTelegraph.co.uk Barack Obama to fly to Copenhagen to push Chicago's bid for 2016 Times Online Independent -guardian.co.uk -Telegraph.co.uk
BBC News	US probes Obama 'death' web poll BBC News The US Secret Service is investigating a poll posted on social networking site Facebook, asking people if they think President Obama "should be killed". Facebook yanks poll asking whether to kill ObamaAFP Probe Into Facebook Obama Assassination PollSky News Secret Service probing Facebook poll on ObamaThe Associated Press San Jose Mercury News -Computerworld -ABC News
Washington Post	Italians criticise Silvio Berlusconi over tanned Barack Obama Telegraph.co.uk Silvio Berlusconi has been accused of making Italy look ridiculous on the world stage after calling US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Berlusconi family newspaper urges Italians to boycott TV licence feeguardian.co.uk Commentary: Silvio Berlusconi's insult to the Obamas may prove a Times Online Michelle Obama is 'suntanned'? Berlusconi's Top 5 gaffesChristian Science Monitor InTheNews.co.uk -The Press Association -Telegraph.co.uk
guardian.co.uk	Obama Faces Reality on Iran, Middle East U.S. News & World Report President Obama's disclosure that Iran has been building a secret uranium enrichment plant underscores a truism in foreign policy: Harsh Iran defies Western pressure with missile test-firingIndependent News Analysis Foreign Events Force Obama to Turn to Plan BNew York Times Iran, US officials can meet anytime if Obama fulfills change Tehran Times Ha'aretz -NBC Miami -Telegraph.co.uk
	Union to use Barack Obama's election tactics in 50 key Labour seats Times Online Britain's biggest union is to target key Labour seats using political profiling techniques developed by Barack Obama's presidential election campaign.
Telegraph.co.uk	Why Barack Obama snubbed Gordon Brown Telegraph.co.uk SIR – Gordon Brown should hardly be surprised that President Obama wouldn't grant him a meeting in New York last week. Apart from offending most Americans PM Brown and Obama hold meetingBBC News Gordon Brown gets bilateral meeting with Barack Obamaguardian.co.uk Barack Obama turns on charm at G20 summitMirror.co.uk Times Online -Politico -Times Online -BBC News
Reuters	Pentagon plays down questions over Obama-McChrystal talks AFP General Stanley McChrystal said in an interview with CBS television's "60 Minutes" news program, broadcast Sunday, that he had spoken to Obama once by US accepts Hamid Karzai as Afghan leader despite poll fraud claimsTimes Online McChrystal Says He's Talked With Obama Once Since Taking FOXNews Drew Joseph: Obama's Afghanistan problemSan Francisco Chronicle Bloomberg -New York Daily News -Times Online
Globe and Mail	Bill Clinton claims 'rightwing conspiracy' behind attacks on Obama guardian.co.uk Clinton, the last Democrat to hold the White House before Obama, referred to the term first used by Hillary Clinton in 1998, when she defended Clinton Obama Praises Clinton In Speech To Clinton GroupCBS News 3. Bill Clinton: Right-Wing Conspiracy Going After ObamaSlate A 'right-wing conspiracy' against Obama? Clinton says yes.Christian Science Monitor ABC News -Salon -The New American
New York Daily News	Al-Qaida No. 2 calls Obama a 'fraud' The Associated Press CAIRO — Al-Qaida's deputy leader on Monday seized upon President Barack Obama's failure to bring about a freeze in Israeli settlement construction in the Zawahiri praises Baitullah Mehsud, slams ObamaDaily Times Al-Qaeda No. 2 calls Obama a 'fraud'CBC.ca Al Qaeda Mourns Pakistani MilitantNew York Times NPR
Telegraph.co.uk	Obama team clears 75 at Guantanamo for release Reuters MIAMI (Reuters) - An Obama administration task force has so far cleared 75 of the remaining 223 Guantanamo prisoners for release as part of List shows 75 Gitmo prisoners cleared for releaseThe Associated Press White House downplays Guantanamo deadlineAFP Yemenis Pose Threat to Obama's Plan to Shut Guantanamo PrisonBloomberg The Washington Independent -Telegraph.co.uk -The Associated Press all 1,726 news articles »

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Obama steps up pressure on Iran - BBC News

Sep 26, 2009 in Uncategorized

FOXNews	Obama steps up pressure on Iran BBC News US President Obama has further stepped up the pressure on Iran following the discovery of a second nuclear plant in the country. Iran defies Obama and vows to switch on 'secret' nuclear facilityTelegraph.co.uk Obama reiterates call for Iran to have meaningful dialogue on Xinhua Obama Offers Iran Dialogue, Stresses International CooperationVoice of America Scottish Daily Record -Times Online -AFP
guardian.co.uk	PM Brown and Obama hold meeting BBC News Gordon Brown has met Barack Obama for talks as the G20 summit neared its end, quelling rumours that he had been snubbed by the US president. Gordon Brown gets bilateral meeting with Barack Obamaguardian.co.uk At long last, PM gets some quality time with ObamaIndependent Barack Obama finally agrees to meeting with Gordon BrownTelegraph.co.uk Times Online -The Press Association -guardian.co.uk
BBC News	Barack Obama's vision of American foreign policy Telegraph.co.uk Barack Obama combines a feel-good approach to international diplomacy with a carefully veiled iron fist. By David Blair Only three years ago, the bristling, Obama's Big GambleNewsweek Can Obama deliver on nuclear vision?BBC News All About ObamaWashington Post Politico -ABC News -Independent
Times Online	Barack Obama turns on charm at G20 summit Mirror.co.uk He's been accused of snubbing Gordon Brown five times but Barack Obama was clearly delighted to meet his wife. The US President beamed from ear to ear as he Success at last: Brown enjoys private meeting with Obama at G20Times Online Obama 'long-term prosperity' hopeThe Press Association No reform, just a cosmetic patch for a discredited, flawed regimeTelegraph.co.uk Vancouver Sun -Xinhua -Fort Worth Star Telegram
guardian.co.uk	Obama says understands weariness with Afghan war Reuters PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama said on Friday he understands Americans' impatience with the Afghanistan war and vowed to Obama: I know Americans tired of warThe Associated Press Obama: Public Weariness on War UnderstandableCBS News Disrupting Obama's Grand PlanNPR AFP -Times Online -Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk	Guantanamo Bay prison 'will not be closed by Barack Obama's Telegraph.co.uk The prison at Guantanamo Bay will not be closed by President Barack Obama's deadline of January 22, according to reports. By Alex Spillius An unnamed White President Obama Reaffirms Power of Indefinite Detention, Will Not ABC News Guantanamo prison not likely to close in January, officials sayCNN International Khadr lawyer not surprised by Gitmo delayCBC.ca The Associated Press -NPR -Christian Science Monitor
Reuters	Afghanistan Troop Request Splits Advisers to Obama New York Times WASHINGTON — As President Obama weighs sending more troops to Afghanistan, one of the most consequential decisions of Obama Says Afghanistan, Pakistan Stability Key to His GoalsVoice of America US threatens Taliban airstrikes in PakistanTimes Online No 'perfect' answers in Afghanistan: ObamaAFP Christian Science Monitor -Washington Post -The Associated Press
Times Online	Holding Out for Obama to Elevate Chicago Bid New York Times Citing the pressing issue of health care reform, Obama has said he will not make the trip for the IOC's vote on Friday in Copenhagen. Close race to host 2016 Olympics nears finishThe Associated Press Will Barack Obama make IOC date? Chicago hopes: 'Yes he can'Times Online Lula and Obama compete for Olympic host pickWashington Post insidethegames.biz (blog) -Bloomberg -USA Today
guardian.co.uk	Barack Obama plays down the need to finalise a deal on climate change guardian.co.uk The G20 did agree to back Obama's efforts to end the annual subsidies on fossil fuels, which globally cost $300bn. Photograph: Frank Krahmer/Getty Images All eyes on Pittsburgh as Obama pushes for end to fossil fuel Business Green
Washington Post	US urges Arabs to support Abbas on peace talks Reuters US President Barack Obama on Tuesday met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for talks that yielded no signs Abbas praises Obama, slams 'Israeli intransigence'CNN International Arabs urge Obama to present peace outlineThe Associated Press Clinton urges Gulf support for Palestinian peace moves: aideAFP Scotsman -Xinhua -Telegraph.co.uk all 1,733 news articles »

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