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Modi wishes Obama quick recovery after US leader tests positive for Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished a quick recovery to former US President Barack Obama who has tested positive for Covid-19.

Modi wishes Obama quick recovery after US leader tests positive for Covid
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 10:34 AM IST

Former US President Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19

Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday (local time) announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.Taking to Twitter, the Former President informed that his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, has tested negative."I just tested positive for COVID. I've had a scratchy throat for a couple of days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It's a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven't already, even as cases go down," he tweeted.Obama had recently returned to Washington, DC, according to media reports.

Former US President Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19
Updated On : 14 Mar 2022 | 8:02 AM IST

Former Obama aide Rob Malley to be tapped as Iran envoy, angering hawks

The appointment of the aide, Rob Malley, would exacerbate an already bitter partisan divide over Iran and Israel policy

Former Obama aide Rob Malley to be tapped as Iran envoy, angering hawks
Updated On : 29 Jan 2021 | 7:00 AM IST

US: Biden oath second only to Reagan and Barrack Obama with TV viewers

Reagan's festivities in 1981 drew 41.8 million viewers, and Obama's 2009 inaugural reached 37.8 million, Nielsen said

US: Biden oath second only to Reagan and Barrack Obama with TV viewers
Updated On : 27 Jan 2021 | 7:05 AM IST

Obama warns of threats to fundamental principles of US democracy

Former US President Barack Obama has warned of threats to the fundamental principles of America's democracy, a day after the emergence of Trump's leaked call with Georgia election chief

Obama warns of threats to fundamental principles of US democracy
Updated On : 05 Jan 2021 | 8:44 AM IST

Obama, the best-selling author, on empathy, reading and grind of writing

Obama spoke about the experience of writing his new book and the formative role that reading has played, since his teenage years, in shaping his thinking, his views on politics and history

Obama, the best-selling author, on empathy, reading and grind of writing
Updated On : 10 Dec 2020 | 11:14 AM IST

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The G20 is looking beyond the US for leadership

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2020 | 12:36 AM IST

Obama, Bill Clinton congratulate Biden and Harris on historic victory

Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris on their historic electoral victory in the November 3 elections

Obama, Bill Clinton congratulate Biden and Harris on historic victory
Updated On : 08 Nov 2020 | 12:43 AM IST

Trump is seeking second term to help himself and his wealthy friends: Obama

US President Donald Trump is seeking a second term to help himself and his wealthy friends, Barack Obama has alleged, as he tore into his successor for not having a plan to combat COVID-19

Trump is seeking second term to help himself and his wealthy friends: Obama
Updated On : 25 Oct 2020 | 2:44 PM IST

US election: Barack Obama, Donald Trump trade barbs during rival rallies

Speaking at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia on behalf of Biden, his former vice president, Obama offered his fiercest critique yet of his successor, taking aim at Trump's divisive rhetoric

US election: Barack Obama, Donald Trump trade barbs during rival rallies
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 12:53 AM IST

Obama-nominated judge to hear US antitrust case against Google

US District Judge Amit Mehta was confirmed to the US District Court for the District of Columbia in 2014

Obama-nominated judge to hear US antitrust case against Google
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 8:48 PM IST

Trump hired a 'Faux-Bama' during White House run, claims book

Trump used to publicly question Obama's birthplace during his campaign and privately described him as "a Manchurian candidate"

Trump hired a 'Faux-Bama' during White House run, claims book
Updated On : 07 Sep 2020 | 2:17 AM IST

Dissident freed under Obama: Donald Trump 'courage' can stop China

"Standing up to fight unfairness is not easy. I know. So does President Trump," Chen Guangcheng said on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention

Dissident freed under Obama: Donald Trump 'courage' can stop China
Updated On : 27 Aug 2020 | 11:16 AM IST

Hacking of celebs' Twitter handles: 'Mastermind' US teen, 2 others charged

Twitter said the hackers behind the attack on accounts of public figures used telephone phishing to break into the system

Hacking of celebs' Twitter handles: 'Mastermind' US teen, 2 others charged
Updated On : 01 Aug 2020 | 8:25 AM IST

Twitter's security in doubt after hacking spree targets famous users

Twitter's statements confirm fears that the service itself had been compromised, say security experts

Twitter's security in doubt after hacking spree targets famous users
Updated On : 16 Jul 2020 | 12:07 PM IST

Top headlines: Major Twitter hack, Google investment, RIL 5G, and more

From major Twitter accounts of Biden, Bill Gates and Obama hacked, Google buying stake in Jio Platforms to Reliance eyeing 5G network and smartphones, here are top headlines of the day

Top headlines: Major Twitter hack, Google investment, RIL 5G, and more
Updated On : 16 Jul 2020 | 6:57 AM IST

The Last Dance is a very watchable docu on Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls

There's a new ESPN documentary out on the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and, of course, its superstar, Michael Jordan. Watch it, says Dhruv Munjal

The Last Dance is a very watchable docu on Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls
Updated On : 24 Apr 2020 | 9:29 PM IST

Donald trump's impeachment acquittal grants more power to US presidency

The presidency hit a low in the 1970s, after Congress wrested authority away following Richard Nixon's Watergate abuses

Donald trump's impeachment acquittal grants more power to US presidency
Updated On : 09 Feb 2020 | 9:50 AM IST

Paris Agreement may fall short, but still the way forward, says Obama

Obama said he knew the standards set by each country were insufficient but that the accord was practical and meant for the long haul.

Paris Agreement may fall short, but still the way forward, says Obama
Updated On : 13 Dec 2019 | 7:53 PM IST

US Supreme Court to examine Obama-era 'Dreamers' programme Trump wants axed

Court challenges to the phase-out of the program have now risen to the top court, whose justices will take stock of the issue during oral arguments

US Supreme Court to examine Obama-era 'Dreamers' programme Trump wants axed
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 10:38 PM IST