Barack Obama

New US government to move quickly on fuel efficiency

Barack ObamaWashington - President Barack Obama was expected to start his second week in office with major announcements to force rapid improvements in fuel efficiency for cars sold in the United States, The New York Times reported on its website.

Obama was expected to overturn policies of his predecessor, president George W Bush, to allow 14 states led by California to tighten standards for fuel efficiency and emissions from cars.

Obama’s looks did play key role in his victory, say experts

Obama’s looks did play key role in his victory, say expertsSydney, January 26: U. S. President Barack Obama's appearance, wardrobe, voice and body language were just as important in winning him the election as his policies, say Aussie experts.

Speech expert Monique Rissen-Harrisberg, of The Voice Clinic, says that Obama has mastered successful communication that consists of 55 per cent body language, image and dress, 38 per cent voice, and just 7 per cent content of speech.

Obama greets India on its 60th Republic Day, says US is its friend, partner

Obama greets India on its 60th Republic Day, says US is its friend, partnerWashington, Jan. 26: As India gets set to celebrate its 60th Republic Day on Monday; U. S. President Barack Obama termed it a natural ally of his country, and added that the Indians have no better friend and partner than the people of the United States.

Gallup poll gives Obama gets 68 percent job approval rating

Barack ObamaWashington, Jan. 25 : A Gallup Poll has given incumbent US President Barack Obama a 68 percent job approval rating for his first three full days in office.

According to Politico, just a week ago, Gallup found an astonishing 83 percent approval of how he has handled his transition, showing he had even won over most Republicans.

The new job-approval figure puts him at the upper end of opening poll numbers for presidents, but doesn't set a record.

Under Obama, Cuban Americans anticipate change in US policy towards Cuba

Under Obama, Cuban Americans anticipate change in US policy towards CubaWashington, Jan. 25 : Many Cuban-Americans are anticipating a change in policy toward their homeland during the tenure of the Barack Obama administration.

Obama has won more than one-third of Florida''s Cuban-American vote in November, a voter base that in the past has favored Republican presidential candidates by margins of more than 80 percent.

Barack Obama to part ways with Blackberry for ‘BarackBerry’

Barack Obama with black berryLondon, Jan 25 : After insisting on sticking to his Blackberry, US President Barack Obama has finally given his nod for a secure, souped-up, high-tech personal digital assistant (PDA)- Sectera Edge.

According to reports, the new White House resident will carry a Sectera Edge, made by General Dynamics, the military contractor, and developed specially for the National Security Agency (NSA).

The Sectera Edge boasts encryption devised by the NSA, which gathers intelligence from cyberspace.

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