Event: Obama

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celebrity

Aretha Franklin ‘gravely ill’ as family gather at her bedside - reports

“This is exclusive, and heart breaking for me and for the family and friends of the great Aretha Franklin. She is gravely ill in Detroit. The family is asking for prayers and privacy”

world

American voting laws a concern for Democrat candidates

Like land mines under America’s political landscape, laws making it more difficult to vote in over 20 states are causing growing concern as the presidential election nears. 

celebrity

Beyonce admits miming at Obama inauguration

Beyonce Knowles sang with a pre-recorded track at President Obama's inauguration because she didn't have enough time to rehearse.

world

Obama inauguration majorette shot dead as she talked to friends

general

'Oh Bey can you sing…' - Beyoncé 'lip-synced' Obama inauguration anthem

celebrity

Gaga to entertain at Obama inauguration

Burning rage

An FBI mole speaks for the first time about life in the seedy world of right-wing terror. Ross Schneiderman reports

Sat, 03 Dec, 2011

Obamas travel to New Orleans to mark hurricane anniversary

President Barack Obama and his wife are travelling to New Orleans to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Sun, 29 Aug, 2010

Ahmadinejad demands US apology

Iran’s hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad responded to initial overtures from the new US administration today by demanding an apology for America’s past “crimes”.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2009

Woods to take part in Obama inauguration

Tiger Woods has accepted an invitation to speak at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday as part of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration festivities.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009

DiCaprio faces dash to see Obama inauguration

Leonardo DiCaprio faces a trans-Atlantic dash from London to Washington DC if he's to be part of Barack Obama's inauguration celebration next week.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2009

World markets slump despite Obama election

Stock markets across Europe have suffered losses this morning following a dismal day on the US markets yesterday.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2008

Obama presidency 'bodes well for Irish exports'

The Irish Exporters Association today welcomed the outcome of the US Presidential election, saying Barack Obama's election will boost Irish exports.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008

Dáil speeches welcome Obama election victory in US

The leaders of Ireland's political parties have been using Dáil time this morning to congratulate Barack Obama on his election as US President.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008

Palin pregnancy and Irish hypocrisy

THE reaction of the Irish media to the news that Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s teenage daughter is pregnant highlighted the deep-rooted hypocrisy in our society around such issues.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2008

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