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Donald Trump takes oath as US President: Top 10 quotes from his inaugural speech

Donald Trump took the oath of office in front of about 800,000 people who braved chilly weather to gather on the National Mall.

Jan 20, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

Anti-Trump protesters smash windows in inauguration protest

Black-clad activists protesting US President-elect Donald Trump`s inauguration smashed store and car windows in Washington on Friday and fought with police in riot gear who responded with pepper spray and stun grenades.

Jan 20, 2017, 21:37 PM IST

Obama and Michelle tweet one final time

Promising to be "right there" with the US citizens at every step, Barack Obama in his final tweet as the 44th President of the United States today thanked his countrymen, saying serving them was the "honour of his life".

Jan 20, 2017, 21:33 PM IST

Sunny Pawar meets President Barack Obama

Indian child actor Sunny Pawar, who is getting rave reviews for his performance in "Lion," met president Barack Obama ahead of Inauguration Day.

Jan 17, 2017, 15:17 PM IST

Barack Obama's dog bites White House guest in the face: Report

This is not the first time Sunny made headlines.

Jan 13, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

This is how Barack Obama thanked Michelle in farewell speech; her response is equally touching

Michelle Obama, dressed all in black, was sitting in the front row along with her youngest daughter Malia and her mother. She received standing ovation as Barack Obama thanked her.

Jan 11, 2017, 11:33 AM IST

Japan's defence minister visits Yasukuni shrine after Pearl Harbor trip

Japan`s defence minister visited a controversial shrine to Japan`s war dead on Thursday, just after accompanying Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on a historic visit to Pearl Harbor, where Japan`s attack brought the United States into World War Two.

Dec 29, 2016, 06:47 AM IST

Shinzo Abe, Obama lay wreaths at Pearl Harbor memorial

 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Barack Obama made a poignant joint pilgrimage to Pearl Harbor Tuesday, laying wreaths for the victims of a stealth attack that triggered America`s entry into World War II.

Dec 28, 2016, 03:25 AM IST

Obama confident he could have won the White House again

President Barack Obama says he could have been reelected for a third term and that the nation still largely embraces his political vision despite last month`s election of Donald Trump to succeed him.

Dec 27, 2016, 06:09 AM IST

'Grave concerns' about Donald Trump's mental stability: Top US professors

Donald Trump outstripped Hitler on factors including social influence and fearlessness, while the Nazi dictator scored higher on cold-heartedness and Machiavellian egocentricity - which describes a lack of empathy and sense of detachment from others for the sake of achieving one's own goals. 

Dec 19, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Kremlin slams Washington's 'éxtremely scurrilous' hacking allegation; says stop talking or present proof

Barack Obama warned that the US would take action against Moscow after the White House accused Putin of direct involvement in cyber attacks designed to influence the US election.

Dec 16, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Michelle Obama to host 'Hidden Figures' White House screening

US First Lady Michelle Obama is set to host the star cast of the upcoming film "Hidden Figures" at the White House screening of the movie.

Dec 15, 2016, 14:13 PM IST

Candlelight dinner with Donald Trump costs $1 million

Trump's inaugural committee is offering elaborate presidential perks - including candlelight dinner with the President-elect, cabinet nominees and congressional leaders - for supporters ready to make seven-figure contributions for the billionaire tycoon's swearing-in on January 20.

Nov 30, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

Relief but muted enthusiasm as Merkel vows to run again

The German economy is humming, the budget is balanced, unemployment is down, and her country is widely seen as the strongest voice in a troubled EU.

Nov 21, 2016, 19:30 PM IST

China's Xi calls for ''smooth transition'' in relationship with US

"I continue to believe that a constructive US-China relationship benefits our two peoples and benefits the entire globe," said Obama.

Nov 20, 2016, 12:11 PM IST

Obama faces tough questions about Trump on last foreign trip

The US President and other top world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin, are in Lima, Peru for APEC summit.

Nov 19, 2016, 22:23 PM IST

US President Barack Obama again hits Facebook for spreading fake news

US President Barack Obama on Friday crticised Facebook for spreading fake news that favoured Donald Trump.

Nov 18, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

West Virginia mayor resigns after racist Michelle Obama Facebook post

The mayor of Clay in West Virginia has resigned and another county official is out following their exchange over a racist Facebook post that compared first lady Michelle Obama to an "ape in heels".

Nov 16, 2016, 19:54 PM IST

Barack Obama visits Greece amid hopes he will argue for debt relief

"Greece has gone through very challenging and dramatic times over the last several years," Obama, the first U.S. president to visit Greece since Bill Clinton in 1999, said during a meeting with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos.

Nov 15, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

More anti-Trump protests in New York City

Demonstrators took to the streets in New York City to oppose Donald Trump`s election as US president for a fourth straight day Friday.

Nov 12, 2016, 05:46 AM IST