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American First lady Michelle Obama steals the show with coordinated fashion parade

January 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The first family headed out to Monday’s inaugural festivities with Michelle Obama leading a very coordinated fashion parade in a navy-silk, checkered-patterned coat and dress by Thom Browne that were inspired by a menswear necktie. The rest of her Inauguration … read more »

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Obama, Romney Fight For Middle Class

September 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Andrei Ilyashenko n the eyes of the US electorate, Barack Obama looks cuter than his opponent at the forthcoming presidential election Mitt Romney, according to the results of the Reuters public opinion poll published today. However, 75% of respondents … read more »

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First Lady praises husband Barack Obama during prime-time speech

September 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

FIRST LADY MICHELLE  Obama lovingly praised her husband Tuesday night in a prime-time Democratic Convention speech, describing him as a devoted spouse and caring father at home and a “man we can trust” to revive the nation’s weak economy as … read more »

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The President and First Lady Honor Nelson Mandela International Day

July 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Today, July 18, marks the fourth annual Nelson Mandela International Day. Below, read the statement from President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama honoring the day, and Mandela’s life and work. On behalf of the people of the United States, we … read more »

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How Barack Obama avoids prison

June 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Lawrence Sellin A political deal will be struck to save the Democrat Party from total collapse and protect the Republican Party from revelations of complicity in the greatest fraud ever perpetrated on the American people. A growing number of Americans … read more »

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Barack Obama: “Born in Kenya” – When the Truth is a Problem

May 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Written by  Selwyn Duke “Do you know what your problem is?” asked Barack Obama rhetorically of erstwhile “uncle” Reverend Jeremiah Wright; “You have to tell the truth.” This exchange was related to Edward Klein, author of the newly published Obama … read more »

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Obamacare’s Patient-Dumping, Privacy-Meddling Scheme

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The stench of Chicago cronyism over the White House just got fouler. Inhale this: A shadowy $10 billion Obamacare agency with zero oversight just awarded first lady Michelle Obama’s pet patient-dumping scheme at the University of Chicago Medical Center a … read more »

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Black women are heavier but happier U.S. study

February 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Black women in America may tend to be heavier than white women but they are far happier with their bodies, a study has found. A nationwide survey found that 66 per cent of overweight or obese black women had high … read more »

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Does Michelle have a big bum? U.S. politician apologises for calling First Lady fat

December 23, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

It tops the list of things you should never say to any woman – let alone the First Lady of America. So a U.S. congressman has understandably landed himself in trouble after making some rather ungentlemanly remarks about the size … read more »

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Obama Congratulates Nelson Mandela for his 93rd Birthday

July 18, 2011 by benim

U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated former South African President Nelson Mandela on the eve of his 93rd birthday. In a statement issued Sunday, the U.S. president called Mr. Mandela “a beacon for the global community, and for all who … read more »

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South African Airways re-brands planes for Mandela

July 4, 2011 by benim

South African Airways on Monday unveiled the first aircraft in its fleet to be branded with the Nelson Mandela Day logo, ahead of the anti-apartheid icon’s 93rd birthday. The United Nations has recognised his July 18 birthday as Mandela Day, … read more »

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Book of Nelson Mandela quotations released

June 27, 2011 by benim

JOHANNESBURG – The editors of a new Nelson Mandela book want to ensure the world gets his words right. “Nelson Mandela By Himself,” a collection of quotations by the anti-apartheid icon, was released Monday. U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama got … read more »

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Michelle Obama and family go on African safari

June 25, 2011 by benim

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, South Africa – It’s an African safari for Michelle Obama and her family. The first lady, her daughters, her mother, and a niece and nephew climbed into an open-air vehicle Saturday afternoon in search of lions, tigers, … read more »

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Michelle Obama visits Botswana Aids clinic

June 25, 2011 by benim

Gaborone – US First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday started the last leg of her African tour in Botswana by helping spruce up an Aids clinic, in one of the countries hardest-hit by the disease. She landed in Gaborone after … read more »

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Malia, Sasha in media spotlight during Africa

June 24, 2011 by benim

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – A weeklong trip to Africa with their mother has offered a rare look at Malia and Sasha Obama, sisters who are largely kept out of public view.   Malia, who enters her teenage years when … read more »

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Michelle Obama urges Africa to advance women’s rights

June 23, 2011 by benim

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama urged young Africans on Wednesday to fight for women’s rights and battle the stigma of AIDS, using her husband’s “yes, we can” campaign slogan to motivate youth across the continent. Obama is on her second … read more »

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Michelle Obama meets Nelson Mandela in South Africa

June 21, 2011 by benim

First Lady Michelle Obama paid a visit to former South African President Nelson Mandela Tuesday, kicking off a trip to Africa laden with symbolism by meeting the continent’s most revered leader.   Obama, accompanied by her mother and two daughters, … read more »

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3 generations of Obama family begin African trek

June 21, 2011 by benim

PRETORIA, South Africa – First lady Michelle Obama embarked on a goodwill visit to sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, a weeklong stay designed to show that America cares about the continent’s issues and people.   Accompanied by her two daughters, her … read more »

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Michelle Obama visits S.Africa with family

June 20, 2011 by benim

Michelle Obama began what officials have billed as her first major overseas trip as US first lady Monday, a visit to South Africa and Botswana focused on young women leaders and the legacy of the anti-apartheid struggle. She is travelling … read more »

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Michelle Obama leaves for Africa, second solo trip

June 20, 2011 by benim

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama left for Africa on Sunday, embarking on her second official solo journey abroad with a goal of advancing U.S. policies on education, health, and democracy. The first lady will arrive on Monday in South Africa, … read more »

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Obama and his birth certificate on Oprah

April 28, 2011 by benim

Republicans say ‘gas prices, unemployment and debt’ more important Obama: ‘We do not have time for this kind of silliness‘ Trump now calls for Obama’s Occidental college transcripts Tells Obama to ‘get off his basketball court’ and fix gas prices … read more »

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Obama’s finally quit smoking, says First Lady Michelle

February 9, 2011 by benim

With his political opponents making huge gains and the economy still faltering, it’s been a difficult time for Barack Obama. But the President has won one major battle – he has given up smoking, according to his wife Michelle. The … read more »

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US must ‘unite’ – Obama

January 26, 2011 by benim

A revitalised President Barack Obama bluntly said America must reinvent itself and unite to survive in a fast-changing global economy powered by rising giants such as India and China. Obama belted out a confident State of the Union address mixing … read more »

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State of the Union 2011: Obama to focus on jobs

January 25, 2011 by benim

US President Barack Obama will call for new public spending to create jobs in his state of the union address, setting up a clash with opponents who say cuts to government are the way forward. In the president’s yearly address … read more »

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Michelle Obama Going On Oprah Thursday

January 21, 2011 by benim

WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama is going on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The White House says the first lady is returning to her Chicago hometown Friday to tape one of the last original episodes of Winfrey’s nationally syndicated talk show. Mrs. … read more »

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Obama appeals for ‘humility . . . empathy’

January 13, 2011 by benim

TUCSON, Arizona — U.S. President Barack Obama appealed Wednesday for Americans to honour the victims of the Tucson shooting rampage by toning down the angry rhetoric that has come to dominate the nation’s politics, urging people to begin “talking with … read more »

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Minister admits reluctant Michelle Obama handshake

November 9, 2010 by benim

JAKARTA, Indonesia – A conservative Muslim government minister admits he shook hands with first lady Michelle Obama in welcoming her to Indonesia but says it wasn’t his choice. Footage on YouTube shows otherwise, sparking a debate that has lit up … read more »

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