Barack Obama

Obama''s half-sister inks book deal

Obama''s half-sister inks book dealWashington, Apr 3: US President Barack Obama''s half-sister has inked a book deal.

The first book of Maya Soetoro-Ng, a teacher in Hawaii, is inspired by Maya and Barack's mother as well as by Maya's four-year-old daughter.

In `Ladder to the Moon', Maya pays homage to her mother's tradition of storytelling - and celebrates her mother's enduring legacy of service, reports The Politico.

The tome will be published by Candlewick Press.

21st century talks no Roosevelt, Churchill sitting and sipping brandy: Obama

21st century talks no Roosevelt, Churchill sitting and sipping brandy: ObamaLondon, Apr. 3 : Visiting US President Barack Obama is of the view that leadership-related negotiations in the new millennium (21st century) are far more complicated and different to the negotiations held 68 years ago during and after the second World War.

Speaking on the sidelines of the second Group of Twenty (G-20) Summit that was held here, Obama said: "If there's just Roosevelt and Churchill sitting in a room with a brandy, that's an easier negotiation."

Obama describes Manmohan Singh as a "wise", "wonderful" man

Obama describes Manmohan Singh as a "wise", "wonderful" manLondon, Apr 3: Impressed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh''s persona, U. S President Barack Obama described him as a "wise" and "wonderful" man.

The 48-year-old new American leader said: "First of all I should say that your Prime Minister is a wonderful man. He is a wise and decent man."

US House, Senate approve 2010 budget outline

US House, Senate approve 2010 budget outlineWashington  - US lawmakers on Thursday approved a 3.5-trillion-dollar budget outline for 2010 that closely mirrors President Barack Obama's priorities for the country.

The vote in the House of Representatives was 233-196, largely along party lines, and came after weeks of polarizing debate that exposed deep differences between majority Democrats and opposition Republicans over how to resuscitate the US economy.

Obama, Manmohan Singh pitch for enhanced Indo-U.S ties

Obama, Manmohan Singh pitch for enhanced Indo-U.S tiesLondon, April 2: The much-awaited meeting between U. S President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh took place here on Thursday on the sidelines of the second Group of 20 (G-20) leaders summit, and at the end of it, both leaders pitched for improved and enhanced bilateral ties.

Both leaders met for about 45-minutes with key aides and used the occasion to highlight each other's leadership skills and contribution to national and international developments.

Obama, Singh discuss Pakistan, affirm strong US-India ties

Obama, Singh discuss Pakistan, affirm strong US-India ties London  - US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh affirmed the strong relationship between their two countries during their first meeting Thursday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in London.

Obama said that they discussed terrorism, both in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and how the US and India can effectively coordinate their counterterrorism efforts.

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