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FBI claims default use of HTTPS by Google and Facebook has made it difficult to wiretape
Apr. 29 | Facebook FBI claims default use of HTTPS by Google and Facebook has made it difficult to wiretape A government task force is preparing legislation that would pressure companies such as Facebook and Google to enable law enforcement officials to intercept...
FBI releases photos of Boston bombing suspects
Apr. 18 | The FBI has released photos of two suspects it wants to identify as part of the investigation into Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings. CCTV captured the two men, one wearing a dark-coloured baseball cap and the other a white cap, near the scene.
Obama Proposes $3.77 Trillion Budget to Revive Debt Talks
Apr. 10 | President Barack Obama sends a $3.77 trillion spending plan to Congress today that calls for reductions in Social Security and other entitlement spending in a political gamble intended to revive deficit-reduction talks.
Obama makes impassioned plea for gun control legislation
Mar. 29 | (Reuters) – President Barack Obama attempted on Thursday to inject fresh momentum into efforts to pass gun-control legislation, pleading with U.S. lawmakers not to forget those shot to death in Newtown, Connecticut three months ago.
Obama ending Mideast trip with tour of Petra
Mar. 23 | (AP) — Barack Obama is closing his first Mideast trip as president with a visit to Petra, Jordan‘s fabled ancient city. An unexpected sandstorm that forced Obama to change some travel plans on Friday had led him to cautiously state that the tour...
Obama on first Israel trip as president vows ‘eternal’ alliance
Mar. 20 | Barack Obama has arrived in Israel for his first trip there as president, saying the US was proud to stand by Israel as its strongest ally. After landing in Tel Aviv, Mr Obama also referred to the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process, saying “peace...
Irish PM Enda Kenny meets Barack Obama in Washington
Mar. 19 | President Barack Obama has hosted the Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny at the Whitehouse. Both wore shamrocks in their jacket pockets as they met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, two days after the official celebration which fell on Sunday.
Obama nominates Tom Perez as secretary of labor
Mar. 18 | (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Tom Perez, head of the Justice Department‘s Civil Rights Division, as labor secretary, a Cabinet member who will play a key role in the administration’s efforts to raise the minimum...
Obama meets Arab American leaders ahead of Middle East trip
Mar. 12 | (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday met Arab American leaders who urged him to deliver a message of hope to the Palestinian people on his Middle East trip this month, even though he has made clear he will not use the visit to launch a new...
