London, Mar. 31 : US President Barack Obama said the destruction of militant safe havens in Pakistan's tribal areas could not be achieved without full cooperation from the army and the intelligence, but how far can the US push the Pakistan envelope, asks a BBC analyst.
Recently, three American generals have recently accused elements in Pakistan's ISI of supporting Taliban and Al Qaeda. The unprecedented attack, he points out, follows the announcement of a new US strategy for Afghanistan.
Washington, Mar. 31 : US President Barack Obama has clarified that his administration has "no intention" of running General Motors, even as the White House forced the automaker''s CEO to resign, and demanded it to come out with a "better business plan" so that the government can think of rescuing the company.
London, Mar. 31 : When President Obama arrives here Tuesday for the start of his European visit, no one will be more proud than Kezia Obama, his British step-mom.
Kezia, the first wife of Obama''s father, Barack Obama Sr., told the Daily News she is thrilled about the fact that he will be meeting Queen Elizabeth.
"I remember him coming to London, standing outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, sightseeing along with the other tourists," said the 67-year-old grandmother of 12.
Washington, Mar. 31 : As President Barack Obama heads to London for the G-20 economic summit, most Europeans are excited at the prospect of his arrival personally.
Obama was the most popular and most influential world leader in a February Harris Interactive survey of 6,299 adults in Western Europe and the United States, topping the Dalai Lama in popularity and Russia's Vladimir Putin in influence.
Washington, March 31 : Security analysts have warned that US President Barrack Obama's plans to accelerate the development of an electrical "smart grid" could leave America's power supply dangerously vulnerable to attacks by computer hackers.
According to a report by Fox News, the "smart grid" is projected to be a nationwide system of automated meters and advanced sensors that integrates new alternative-energy sources with traditional power plants.
New York, Mar 31 : The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects.
First Lady Michelle Obama''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
"The Obamas have determined now is not the time to use taxpayer funds and they will not be accepting any donations," the New York Daily News quoted Johnston, as saying.
London, Mar. 31 : US President Barack Obama said the destruction of militant safe havens in Pakistan's tribal areas could not be achieved without full cooperation from the army and the intelligence, but how far can the US push the Pakistan envelope, asks a BBC analyst.
Washington, Mar. 31 : US President Barack Obama has clarified that his administration has "no intention" of running General Motors, even as the White House forced the automaker''s CEO to resign, and demanded it to come out with a "better business plan" so that the government can think of rescuing the company.
London, Mar. 31 : When President Obama arrives here Tuesday for the start of his European visit, no one will be more proud than Kezia Obama, his British step-mom.
Washington, Mar. 31 : As President Barack Obama heads to London for the G-20 economic summit, most Europeans are excited at the prospect of his arrival personally.
Washington, March 31 : Security analysts have warned that US President Barrack Obama's plans to accelerate the development of an electrical "smart grid" could leave America's power supply dangerously vulnerable to attacks by computer hackers.
New York, Mar 31 : The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects.
