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Trump, Obama tout clashing visions of US as elections near

Trump, Obama tout clashing visions of US as elections near

Results of the congressional election will determine the shape of America for the next two years.

Obama, Hillary among targets of suspected bombs ahead of US election

Obama, Hillary among targets of suspected bombs ahead of US election

UPDATED 12.15PM | They were among targets of suspected package bombs delivered to several high-profile Democrats and CNN.

Trump administration wants Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules vacated

Trump administration wants Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules vacated

This despite the FCC doing away with the rules last year, making the fight over legality moot.

'Roseanne' sitcom abruptly cancelled after star's racist tweet

'Roseanne' sitcom abruptly cancelled after star's racist tweet

Roseanne Barr apologises for the tweet which targetted a former official to Obama.

Obama returns to Indonesia on private holiday

Obama returns to Indonesia on private holiday

The ex-US president's itinerary includes dinner with Indonesian President Joko.

Leading Republicans, Democrats reject Trump’s Obama wiretap assertion

Leading Republicans, Democrats reject Trump’s Obama wiretap assertion

However, White House says Trump will not back down from his accusations.

Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Trump rescinds those guidelines even though they had been put on hold by a federal judge.

Expect of Trump what you would from Obama

Expect of Trump what you would from Obama

COMMENT | It is America’s interests that come first. Eventually, it is ‘No Action, Talk Only’.

Obama pushes values and prods Trump in final, emotional address

Obama pushes values and prods Trump in final, emotional address

US president adds bold action is needed to fight global warming, saying 'science and reason' matters.

Trump praises Putin as 'very smart' after Moscow holds off retaliatory actions

Trump praises Putin as 'very smart' after Moscow holds off retaliatory actions

'We will not create problems for American diplomats. We will not expel anyone.'

Japan, US seal bonds during Abe's symbolic visit to Pearl Harbor

Japan, US seal bonds during Abe's symbolic visit to Pearl Harbor

Abe did not apologise for the attack, which on Dec 7 this year marked its 75th anniversary.

Serving as commander-in-chief a privilege, says Barack Obama

Serving as commander-in-chief a privilege, says Barack Obama

Outgoing US president pledges continued commitment to service members in a Christmas visit to a Hawaii Marine Corps base.

Obama is spot on, but it’s water off a duck’s back for MO1

Obama is spot on, but it’s water off a duck’s back for MO1

YOURSAY | ‘True to form, Najib will want to believe those comments were in reference to others.’

Salleh: Obama may be referring to Dr M, not Najib

Salleh: Obama may be referring to Dr M, not Najib

He says those who believe US president was talking about PM are ‘bordering on wishful thinking’.

Obama's one-liner on Swiss funds sets tongues wagging

Obama's one-liner on Swiss funds sets tongues wagging

COMMENT | Obama’s speech in Apec contained a line which has gone viral in social media.

Trump will get wake-up call when he takes office, Obama says

Trump will get wake-up call when he takes office, Obama says

Trump's choice of a white nationalist as his chief strategist comes under fire.

Obama suspends TPPA after Trump win

Obama suspends TPPA after Trump win

Trump has said he will scrap TPPA, renegotiate North American Free Trade Agreement.

Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy

Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy

Donald Trump could reverse all that with the stroke of a pen.

Trump meets Obama in presidential transition talks

Trump meets Obama in presidential transition talks

It was the first time the two men had ever met.

Thai king’s death adds to doubts about Obama’s faltering Asia pivot

Thai king’s death adds to doubts about Obama’s faltering Asia pivot

The king was important in cementing the long-standing alliance between the US and Thailand.

Duterte admits 'purposely' skipping Asean-US meeting

Duterte admits 'purposely' skipping Asean-US meeting

The Philippine president says it was a matter of principle.

Talking tough may win polls, but not when engaging Obama

Talking tough may win polls, but not when engaging Obama

YOURSAY | ‘This approach is futile especially those without ‘firepower’.’

Pleasant chat with Obama? The picture better than a thousand words

Pleasant chat with Obama? The picture better than a thousand words

YOURSAY | ‘Obama may be wishing him the best of luck in doing gardening at Bamboo River.’

Obama meets informally with Philippines’ Duterte after insult

Obama meets informally with Philippines’ Duterte after insult

This comes two days after Obama cancelled a meeting between them due to crude comments.