President Barack Obama

• Manitoba teen cleared to meet Barack Obama after case of ‘mistaken identity’

  A Manitoba teen who was told he couldn't meet former US President Barack Obama has now been given the all-clear. 

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2019
  
• Obama visiting Kenya, father’s country of birth, to help launch sister’s sports centre

  Many Kenyans consider Obama native to this country— a local kid made good— and bask in the glory of his success, despite the fact that Obama never lived in Africa.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2018
  
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• Fact check: Donald Trump claims Barack Obama’s approval rating was almost the same

  Trump claimed that their approval ratings are nearly identical "despite massive negative Trump coverage & Russia hoax."

  Politics

  Dec 29, 2017
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• All 5 living ex-U.S. presidents join forces for Harvey relief campaign

  It's not uncommon for former presidents to come together to raise funds in the aftermath of natural disasters.

  World

  Sep 8, 2017
• John Kerry talks Syria ‘red line’ in reflection of his time as Secretary of State

  Touting his four years as secretary of state, John Kerry on Thursday attempted to explain one of the most contentious moments in American diplomacy during his tenure: President Barack Obama's failure to enforce his "red line" warning to Syria about using chemical weapons.

  Politics

  Jan 5, 2017
• NSA chief Mike Rogers defends record at Halifax International Security Forum

  The director of the U.S. National Security Agency is defending his record at the Halifax International Security Forum as rumours swirl about calls he be ousted from his current post

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2016
• Obama sings ‘Purple Rain’ to trick-or-treater dressed as Prince

  President Barack Obama handed out candy to children at The White House on Halloween on Monday, and he sang "Purple Rain" to a little boy dressed as the late singer, Prince.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2016
• Vancouver company alleged to be laundering millions in illicit funds worldwide

  The U.S. Department of Treasury has named a a relatively unknown Vancouver company with offices downtown as a "significant transnational criminal organization," which has helped to defraud Americans of hundreds of millions of dollars.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2016
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• Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte wants US special forces out of southern Philippines

  President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called for the withdrawal of U.S. special forces troops from a group of islands in the southern Philippines, saying their presence could complicate offensives against Islamist militants notorious for beheading Westerners.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2016
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• Barack Obama, Rodrigo Duterte meet informally after insults

  The brief meeting Wednesday night took a little sting out of the soured relations caused by Duterte's intemperate language in referring to Obama earlier this week.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2016