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Obama 'deserves my silence,' says Bush

World
2009-3-19

FORMER President George W. Bush says he won't criticize Barack Obama because the new president of the United States "deserves my silence." He also says he is planning to write a book about the 12 toughest decisions...

Obama vows wise use of stimulus cash

World
2009-2-22

US President Barack Obama vowed strict oversight of his US$787 billion stimulus plan on Friday, pushing back against Republicans who have labeled the centerpiece of his economic agenda fiscally irresponsible. Obama...

Journalist threw shoe at Bush for Iraqi pride

World
2009-2-20

AN Iraqi journalist who gained cult status for throwing his shoes at former United States President George W. Bush said at the start of his trial yesterday that he was driven by a desire to restore the pride of his...

US unclear on whether to save or spend cash

World
2009-2-14

AFTER the September 11 attacks, then the US President George W. Bush urged Americans to go shopping. As he hands out US$789 billion in economic stimulus, United States President Barack Obama has been less clear --...

Democrats agree to stimulus cuts as Obama calls for action

World
2009-2-8

WITH a successful US Senate vote on his economic stimulus bill in sight, President Barack Obama warned yesterday that quick action was needed to avoid economic catastrophe and blamed Republican policies for pushing...

Obama seeks backing for recovery plan

World
2009-1-25

US President Barack Obama has launched a drive to get his US$825 billion economic recovery plan through Congress, predicting law makers would resolve differences before a mid-February deadline. "We are experiencing...

Bush looks to busy times out of office

World
2009-1-16

PRESIDENT George W. Bush may be looking for a little peace and quiet when he moves out of the White House and into a suburban Dallas cul-de-sac, but the years ahead won't be entirely leisurely. When Bush turns...

Bush admits errors in last conference

World
2009-1-13

IN a nostalgic final news conference, United States President George W. Bush defended his record vigorously and at times sentimentally yesterday. He also admitted many mistakes, from the "Mission Accomplished"...

Bush launches massive conservation project

World
2009-1-7

THE home of a giant land crab, a sunken island ringed by pink-colored coral, and equatorial waters teeming with sharks and other predators are being designated national marine monuments by United States President George...

Shoe-thrower claims apology letter written under torture

World
2008-12-23

THE apology letter from the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at United States President George W. Bush was written against his will after he was tortured in detention, his brother said yesterday. Muntadhar...