Barack Obama
Obama pushes era of international cooperation
Barack Obama has used his first speech to the General Assembly earlier today to break with the Bush era of unilateralism, though he was then upstaged by the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Audio
US President Barack Obama in Cairo
US President Barack Obama has told a crowd in Cairo it's time for a new beginning between the US and the Muslim world. Audio
No Holden sell-off as GM woes continue
General Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection, becoming the biggest industrial company collapse in US history. However it's wholly owned Australian subsidiary Holden, which employs thousands of… Audio
Obama condemns reckless Korea
The world has expressed intense outrage at the latest nuclear test by rogue state, North Korea. Audio
World leaders react to swine flu threat
There are signs the virus is spreading across Mexico, with deaths reported in 10 of the country's 31 states. Audio
Obama proposes nuclear disarmament treaty
The US president has used his first public speech in Europe to reveal his plan to ratify a long term nuclear test ban treaty. Audio
G20 pledges cheap overdraft to help boost global economy
Leaders at the G20 Summit in London pledged a trillion dollars to help pull the global economy from the abyss. Audio
US Funding for Stem Cell Research
Barack Obama has reversed the ban on Federal funding of stem cell research that was put in place by his predecessor George Bush. Audio
Obama warns US senate
The President has warned of"catastrophe"if the Congress does not pass his 800-billion dollar stimulus plan this week. Audio
President Obama
Two million people gathered on a bitterly cold day in Washington to witness the swearing in of their 44th President. Audio
US presidental inauguration
Barack Hussein Obama has been officially sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. Audio
US presidental inauguration
Barack Hussein Obama has been officially sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. Audio
Pre-inauguration celebrations
The United States president-elect has tempered pre-inauguration celebrations in Washington with a stark warning. Audio
Insight Sunday 18 January: The Challenges Ahead
Insight looks at the challenges facing Barack Obama as he prepares to take office at a time of economic crisis. Audio
Obama's economic team (part 2)
US President-Elect expected to name experienced hands tomorrow to lead his team on economic policy. Audio
Insight Sunday 16 November: The challenges ahead
Insight looks at how President-elect Barack Obama will meet the immense challenges facing the United States. Audio
US Obama Acceptance Speech
Obama addresses an adoring victorious crowd at campaign headquarters. Audio
US Election - Obama on Overconfidence
The United States Democratic Presidential contender Barack Obama is urging his supporters not to get overconfident. Audio