Tag: Barack Obama
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Trump’s refusal to accept defeat is ‘dangerous path’ for democracy – Obama
Former President Barack Obama warned that President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge the results of the 2020 presidential election was a “dangerous path” and “delegitimizing” democracy in America. “It’s one more step in delegitimizing not just the incoming Biden administration but democracy in general,” Obama told CBS’ Scott Pelley in an interview excerpt released Thursday.…
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Hackers ‘to leak’ emails of UAE ambassador to US
A computer hacking group that calls itself “GlobalLeaks” has reportedly said it plans to release emails taken from the inbox of Yousef al-Otaiba, the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States. The Daily Beast reported on Friday that it had been approached by the hackers, who offered a sample of the emails…
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Trump 100 days in office: 10 tweets that have defined his Presidency
Since entering office, President Donald Trump has used Twitter to issue declarations on everything from America’s geopolitical rivals to his personal feuds with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger. As Trump prepares to mark 100 days in office this weekend, AFP looks back at 10 Tweets that have characterized the opening phase of his presidency: “We…
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Photos: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama on vacation in the British Virgin Islands
Former first couple, Barack and Michelle Obama, who are currently enjoying a tropical vacation, were pictured with their billionaire friend and host, Richard Branson in the British Virgin Islands. They are believed to be staying at one of Branson’s private islands. The former first couple were first spotted enjoying lunch together. Later in the day,…
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Obama orders review of 2016 election cyber-attacks
US President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber-attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election and deliver a report before he leaves office on January 20, the White House said on Friday. In October, the US government formally accused Russia of a campaign of cyber-attacks against Democratic Party organizations ahead of the…