Barack Obama
Obama-produced film sparks controversy over ‘cautioning against whites’
Former President Barack Obama finds himself embroiled in controversy following the release of a film, "Leave the World Behind”, in which he serves as a consultant. The movie's content has ignited significant criticism, particularly for its focus on cautioning against white individuals. Questions have arisen about Obama's involvement in the production, given his post-presidential engagement in the entertainment industry.
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary
Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won an Emmy Award on Saturday to go with his two Grammys.
Obama delights sick children as Santa
Former US president Barack Obama takes on a new high-profile role as Father Christmas on Wednesday for a surprise visit to sick children in Washington.
Trump plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards
The Trump administration is set to roll back the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, the Clean Power Plan that restricts greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
100TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON MANDELA / Obama warns of 'uncertain times'
Former US president Barack Obama yesterday used a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn of "strange and uncertain times", a day after Donald Trump refused to challenge Vladimir Putin over interference in US elections.
The Obamas teaming up with Netflix
Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement with Netflix to produce films and TV shows. The former US President and First Lady will produce a wide range of scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features for the streaming service under their company, Higher Ground Productions.
Obama: NKorea 'real threat', urges co-operation
North Korea poses a "real threat" whose solution will require international co-operation, former US President Barack Obama says on a visit to Japan.
OBAMAS in talks to produce for Netflix
Netflix may be closing in on one of its biggest prizes yet: the former president and first lady of the United States. According to a New York Times report, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are in talks to produce a series of high-profile shows for the streaming giant.
Obama warns of social media dangers, in interview with Prince Harry
Former US President Barack Obama tells Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discourse", in what he says was his first interview since leaving the White House.
Obama, Bush, Clinton give Presidents Cup executive buzz
The start of the Presidents Cup has given golf a new Big Three — former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton posing with players and wives on each team in an opening ceremony unlike any other.
Trump alleges wire tapping by Obama during campaign
US President Donald Trump accuses former president Barack Obama of wire tapping him in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign, but offers no evidence to support the allegation.
Barack Obama calls into question Olympic's host decisions
President Barack Obama has suggested that decisions on who hosts the Olympics are corrupt, in a wide-ranging interview that touched on Chicago's failed 2016 bid.
Arnold Palmer, whose skill and charisma redefined golf, dies at 87
Arnold Palmer, the golf great whose charisma and common touch drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and propelled the game into the mainstream, dies at the age of 87.
IS weakening but still a threat: Obama
US President Barack Obama says there have been gains against so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria but warned the group still poses a threat.
Nice attack: Witnesses describe Bastille Day terror
A lorry racing into a crowd after Bastille Day celebrations in the French city of Nice kills at least 84 people, injuring at least 18 more.
US diplomats urge military strikes against Syria's Assad
More than 50 State Department diplomats signs an internal memo sharply critical of US policy in Syria, calling for military strikes against President Bashar al-Assad's government to stop its persistent violations of a cease-fire in the country's civil war.
Emotional farewell for 'The Greatest'
Thousands of people from the worlds of sports, entertainment, politics and Muhammad Ali's native Louisville on Friday said farewell to the boxing legend,
What an Obama endorsement will mean for Hillary
Barack Obama is about to tell Bernie Sanders that the revolution stops now.
Thai king marks 70 years on the throne
Queen Elizabeth of Britain and US President Barack Obama have sent congratulations to King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of his 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.
