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Obama to Welcome Amir of Qatar to White House

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 4:02 pm | The White House

President Obama will welcome to the White House the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Qatar is an important partner of the United States, and the President looks forward to discussing a range of issues ... More >>

Statement by President Obama on Violence in Syria

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 3:59 pm | The White House

I strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters. The United States extends our condolences to the families ... More >>

Meeting on U.S.-China People-to-People Exchange

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 3:59 pm | The White House

Opening of the Second Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-To-People Exchange More >>

Clinton Says Cease-Fire in Libya Is Essential

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 3:57 pm | The White House

Washington - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says that a cease-fire in Libya between government military forces and opposition forces is essential. More >>

Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 3:56 pm | The White House

The U.S. Government is deeply troubled by reports of deaths and injuries resulting from this morning's clash at Camp Ashraf. Although we do not know what exactly transpired early this morning at Ashraf, this crisis and the loss of life was initiated by the ... More >>

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 9:48 am | The White House

MR. CARNEY: Thanks for flying with us today. We'll just do a quick gaggle. As you know, in addition to the event at the ceremony naming the new USUN Mission building, the President has interviews with three network news anchors, and a couple of other ... More >>

Obama's Weekly Address: Te Military Mission In Libya

Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 5:53 pm | The White House

The White House, Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on Libya, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. 7:31 P.M. EDT More >>

Barack Obama: Libya

Monday, 28 March 2011, 11:03 am | The White House

I'm writing today with an update on the situation in Libya, including the actions we've taken with allies and partners to protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi. For further details, please take a moment to watch this morning's ... More >>

Fact Sheet on Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:39 am | The White House

Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas links Western Hemisphere countries committed to democracy and open markets in an initiative to promote inclusive growth, prosperity, and social justice. Pathways countries currently include Belize, Canada, Chile, Colombia, ... More >>

Sahgal, Rushdie Ponder Literature and Politics

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:33 am | The White House

Washington - Seated on stage in large armchairs, two of India's most distinguished writers - Nayantara Sahgal and Salman Rushdie - wrestled with the question of how to define literature's role in politics and public life. More >>

Journalist Exchanges Promised from U.S.-Russia Conference

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:28 am | The White House

Washington - Building on the Obama administration's efforts to improve relations between the United States and Russia, a group of prominent media leaders from the two nations have come up with their own ideas to confront stereotypes and increase ... More >>

Threat of Major Nuclear Accident in Japan Subsides

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:25 am | The White House

Washington - International experts provide hope that Japan is inching away from the brink of a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, severely damaged by the earthquake and resulting tsunami that pounded the nation's northeast coast ... More >>

Libyan Airstrikes Needed to Prevent Humanitarian Catastrophe

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:24 am | The White House

Washington - President Obama's national security adviser says actions taken by an international coalition against the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi are necessary to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. More >>

President Obama's Speech at U.S.-Brazil Business Summit

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:18 am | The White House

Boa tarde. It is such a joy to be here in Brazil, and on behalf of Michelle and myself, I want to thank the people of Brasilia for the incredibly warm welcome you've shown us since we arrived. My only regret is that we missed the party by coming a few weeks ... More >>

President Obama: "We Will Stand with the People of Japan"

Friday, 18 March 2011, 1:34 pm | The White House

Having just returned from the Japanese Embassy where he wrote a message in a condolence book for victims, the President spoke at the White House on the tragic events in Japan. He made clear that the American government is helping in any way it can, is ... More >>

Obama Welcomes Arab League Support for Libyan People

Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:31 pm | The White House

Washington -The Obama administration welcomes a decision by the 22-member Arab League to support a no-fly zone over Libya because the move strengthens international pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi, White House press secretary Jay Carney said March ... More >>

White House Statement on Arab League Libya Vote

Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:29 pm | The White House

Statement from the Press Secretary on Arab League announcements today More >>

U.S. Mobilizing to Provide Aid Throughout Japan

Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:28 pm | The White House

Washington - At the request of the Japanese government, the United States is mobilizing military and civilian assistance for relief efforts throughout Japan, U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos said March 12 in Tokyo. More >>

State Dept. on Announcement by King Mohammed VI of Morocco

Monday, 14 March 2011, 11:04 am | The White House

The United States welcomes the announcement by King Mohammed VI outlining his pledge to ongoing democratic development through constitutional, judicial and political reforms. This is a moment of profound change in the region and under the leadership ... More >>

USAID Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Monday, 14 March 2011, 11:02 am | The White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is dispatching a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and has mobilized its partners, the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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