United States President Barack Obama said that strong bipartisan support shows that Americans are united in their fight against Islamic State militants.
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Obama, to detail plans on Ebola offensive
United States President Barack Obama will detail his plans to boost his country’s involvement in mitigating the Ebola outbreak in western Africa.
Obama says he does not yet have broad strategy for Islamic State
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday that he has not yet developed a broad strategy for confronting Islamic State in an acknowledgement that he has not decided whether to launch air strikes against the militant group in Syria. “We don’t have a strategy yet,” Obama told a White House news conference ahead of meeting top national security advisers in the Situation Room about how to proceed against Islamic State. Obama’s decision to begin U.S. surveillance flights […]
U.S. protests intercept of Navy jet by Chinese warplane
(Reuters) – The United States charged on Friday that a Chinese fighter pilot conducted a “dangerous intercept” of a Navy patrol plane in international air space this week, flying a few yards (meters) from the U.S. jet and performing acrobatic maneuvers around it. Rear Admiral John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, said the United States lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Beijing over the incident, which took place on Tuesday 135 miles (215 km) east […]
Asian shares skid as Obama confirms air strikes on Iraq
(Reuters) – Asian shares tumbled on Friday as investors sought out safe-haven assets on growing fears that conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East could sap global growth, extending losses after U.S. President Obama said he had authorized air strikes in Iraq. Obama said in an address that he authorized targeted strikes to protect the besieged Yazidi minority and U.S. personnel in Iraq, after the Iraqi government requested help. “We can act carefully and responsibly […]
International community must focus on a ceasefire in Middle East – Obama
An alarmed United States is poised to take a more active role in imposing a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas.
Obama Cracks Jokes at White House Correspondents Dinner
On Saturday, President Obama cracked jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, attended by members of Congress and Vice President Joe Biden. The crowd of journalists, influential Washington leaders and celebrities at the dinner got the chance to see Mr. Obama and comic actor Joel McHale deliver humorous remarks, as is traditional in the event.
Obama: New security pact boosts Philippine security
Before leaving, United States President Barack Obama reiterated the advantages of the new 10-year military pact between United States and the Philippines. Click video for more details.
Protests continue as Obama leaves PH
Protest actions continue as the United States President Barack Obama enters its second visit. The protests focus on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement signed by the United States and the Philippines. Click video for details.
Obama honors Filipino, American veterans; vow to defend PH ‘iron clad’
(Fort Bonifacio) – Amid shaking hands and taking ‘selfies’ with Filipino and American soldiers, President Barack Obama honored war veterans at a gymnasium in Fort Bonifacio and affirmed that their commitment to defend the Philippines is “iron clad”. In a short speech which lasted a little over five minutes, Obama promised that the U.S. would be there for the Philippines if ever the country was in need of help in terms of calamity or […]
Obama says ‘EDCA’ beneficial to both countries
MANILA, April 28 (PNA) — United States President Barack Obama said the newly signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the US and the Philippines will benefit the two countries, particularly on military readiness and response to calamities. In a press conference with President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang on Monday, Obama said the goal of the new defense cooperation agreement is wide-ranging. The US President said that both countries have maintained strong alliance […]
Obama: U.S.’ role is to deploy military force only as a last resort
MANILA, Philippines April 28 (ENS) — United States President Barack Obama stressed his country’s’ role in an increasingly turbulent world situation as one wherein military force would only be used as a “last resort.” In a joint press conference with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III in Malacanang, Obama said that there would always be territorial disputes around the world but the use of military force had been proven by history as something that should be […]
