Michelle Obama Praised for Bold Stand She Didn’t Take in Saudi Arabia
Open Source By ROBERT MACKEY As images of President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama, with the new Saudi leader, King Salman, circulated online after their brief visit to…
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‘Namaste, Obama!’ Postcards from the presidential India trip
You know, the things that REALLY grab global headlines. President Barack Obama’s arrival to New Delhi kicked off with a bang and hug, when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself…
Obama’s Alaska move triggers fight
READ: Netanyahu visit continues to stir emotion Though his administration could take some steps immediately, the plan would need the approval of Congress — which Senate Energy and Natural Resources…
Obama and Modi: Best broments
Indian weavers are hurriedly piecing together saris as gifts for the first lady. The normally congested Indian capital has been rid of its stray monkeysat least in the places Obama…
Stacked agenda and high expectations meet Obama in India
Obama hopes to capitalize on his young friendship with new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve diplomatic progress on climate, defense and trade that’s escaped U.S. leaders in the…
LGBT Wellness Roundup: Jan. 23
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices, in a partnership with blogger Scout, LGBT HealthLink and researcher Michael G. Bare, brings you a round up of some of the biggest LGBT wellness…
Obama Will End India Trip Early to Visit Saudi Arabia
NEW DELHI — President Obama has decided to cut short his planned three-day trip to India and visit Saudi Arabia, where he will pay his respects upon the death of…
Netanyahu snub takes relations with White House to a new low
The announcement from House Speaker John Boehner’s office this week came after several high-level interactions between U.S. and Israeli officials, including a phone call between the President and Netanyahu and…
Hilarious Vintage Posters Illustrate The Etiquette Of Movie-Going In 1912
“Ladies, kindly remove your hats.” “Please don’t forget your umbrella or other parcels.” These are some of the friendly reminders you would receive if attending your local movie theater in…
2015 Shaping Up To Be A Big Year For Pope Francis
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) – Pope Francis said Monday he hopes to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay this year, as well as the Central African Republic and Uganda. The…
President Obama To Meet With Wife Of American Pastor Saeed Abedini Jailed in Iran
The wife of an American pastor held prisoner in Iran says President Barack Obama will meet with her during his short visit to Idaho on Wednesday. – The 34-year-old man…
Al Shabab Bomb Mogadishu Hotel Ahead Of Turkish President’s Visit
MOGADISHU, Jan 22 (Reuters) – The Somali Islamist group al Shabaab claimed responsibility for a bomb attack at the gate of a Mogadishu hotel where Turkish delegates were meeting on…
Pope Francis: Crossing Into U.S. From Mexico Would Be A ‘Beautiful Gesture’
Pope Francis told a group of reporters Monday that he doesn’t plan to travel to Mexico this year. But next time he does visit, the pope raised the possibility of…
Pope adds New York and Washington to U.S. trip
The trip will be the popular pontiff’s first visit to the United States as Pope. CNN’s Justin Lear and Daniel Burke contributed to this report.
Ex-street kid weeps as she asks Pope why God lets children suffer in Philippines
“There are many children neglected by their own parents,” Glyzelle said Sunday at a ceremony at a 400-year-old Catholic university in Manila. “There are also many who became victims and…
U.S. Congressional delegation travels to Cuba this weekend
Their itinerary includes meetings with Cuban government officials, a possible meeting with Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino, possible meetings with representatives of Cuba’s civil society, a visit to the U.S. Interests…
Ismail Haniya Fast Facts
Birth place: Shati refugee camp, near Gaza City Father: Father was a fisherman Marriage: Amal Haniya Children: 11 or 12 – June 13, 2010 – Haniya meets with Arab League…
Welcoming the Successor of Peter to the Philippines
This week Pope Francis will set foot on Philippine soil. His pastoral visit is the fourth time our country will be graced by the presence of the Successor of Peter….