Another Xi term might be in US’s interest
Consensus among Western experts is that China’s long-term prospects have, on net, suffered under Xi, so an extension of his reign could benefit the US – at least in an economic sense.
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Barack Obama attacks Democrat ‘cancel culture’
The former US president has unleashed on ‘Buzzkill Democrats’ in his own party, saying ‘all of us at any given moment can say things the wrong way, make mistakes’.
How Obama led Europe into Putin’s energy trap
The sainted Barack Obama’s foolish renewables plan was pivotal in handing the energy initiative, and vast profits, to Vladimir Putin.
US states fly illegal immigrants to Harris’s and Obama’s homes
Republican governors have sent about 100 more migrants to ‘sanctuary cities’ to highlight a worsening humanitarian crisis on the US southern border.
Michelle Obama’s Trump jibe at portrait unveiling
Michelle Obama made a pointed reference to peaceful transitions of power as she and Barack unveiled their official portraits.
Sanctions, not war led to petrol hike: Biden
Joe Biden has conceded his government knew placing sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion would increase petrol prices.
Ardern’s recipe for privilege by an inherited tribal elite
New Zealanders from all sides of politics are horrified that Jacinda Ardern is forcing tribal rule onto NZ, under the guise of implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Twitter users in ‘mass deactivation’ after Musk’s $62bn deal
Twitter is investigating a big drop in users as some of its high-profile left-leaning account holders including Barack Obama lose hundreds of thousands of followers.
Conservative comment censorship ‘like a loaded gun’
Renowned political scientist Francis Fukuyama slams Barack Obama’s appeal for the regulation of Facebook and Twitter, calling instead for an end to the silencing of conservative voices.
Biden, Obama put band back together
Joe Biden and Barack Obama got the band back together on Tuesday when the former president visited his former vice-president in the White House.
Russia has no business at the G20
The evidence of civilian attacks in Ukraine is overwhelming.
Obama has a ‘mild case’ of virus
The former US president says he has had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but was feeling fine otherwise.
How Putin has killed our Pollyanna politics
Angela Merkel was the poster girl; Barack Obama and Joe Biden also share a sweet Utopian view of the way the world works. Now Putin has slaughtered their deluded brand of politics.
Daring mission, but big boost for Joe Biden is unlikely
Presidents Bush and Obama enjoyed ratings surges after the capture and killing of Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. Biden can’t count on the same from his dismal level of support.
Welcoming ambassador Kennedy
Ms Kennedy’s service as US ambassador to Japan under Barack Obama was an ideal preparation for her new role.
No one robotic enough to be this man’s doppelganger
He’s white, middle-aged and male — but finding a double for Germany’s new Chancellor ‘Scholz-o-Mat’ is proving a challenge.
Bezos gives $US100m to Obama foundation
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will donate $US100m to former president Barack Obama’s private foundation
Damon’s deadbeat turn as he draws on Amanda Knox ordeal
Matt Damon’s latest film is inspired by the notorious case of the young American student. He opens up about the gritty role, a close encounter with soccer fanatics and his love for Australia.
Keating appears oblivious to China’s authoritarian turn
We’re dealing with a very different military strategist in Xi Jinping.
Obama breaks ground on his presidential library
The project will rise up in the poor South Side neighbourhood of Chicago where the former president got his start in politics.
Rich should pay for Biden’s plans: Obama
The former president’s support for Joe Biden came as the President postponed a major trip to Chicago on Wednesday.
Judgment day for California governor, Dems
If Gavin Newsom is brought down it will be devastating for the Democrats, especially in the wake of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Biden’s vaccine mandate.
The man who threw himself into every role
Michael K. Williams, who also starred in Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country, was best known for his role as Omar Little in The Wire.
Obama asked Turnbull for help with Trump
Barack Obama recruited Malcolm Turnbull to persuade Donald Trump to respect alliances and international agreements during a secret Sydney meeting.
Chaos as the longest US war ends in crushing defeat
Biden administration incompetence handed victory to the Taliban.
Biden is delivering Obama’s third term
A Democrat in the White House is once again discouraging work, growing the size of the welfare state and increasing dependence on government.
Trump only the fourth worst president
The top ranked living former president was Barack Obama, who rose from 12th to 10th.
Late night chat, not political whinge
Former US president Barack Obama joined The Late Late Show with James Corden and chatted about aliens, life post-presidency and raising children who are enjoying rare privileges.
Can’t say what truth is, but it’s out there: Obama
As US awaits declassified report by the Pentagon, Barack Obama says there’s no explanation for some recent UFO sightings.
Obamas’ dog Bo, a star of White House, dies
The black-and-white Portuguese water dog met the Pope, visited children in hospital and flew on Air Force One.
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