Michelle Obama meets with gurdwara victims
August 24th, 2012 - 10:14 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) Reaching out to the Sikh community, US first lady Michelle Obama met with families of those killed in the Aug 5 massacre at the gurdwara in ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to meet gurdwara shooting victims’ families (Lead)
August 19th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) In an effort to reach out to the Sikh Community, US first lady Michelle Obama will next week meet the families of the victims of the ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to meet families of gurdwara shooting victims
August 19th, 2012 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama will next week meet the families of the victims of the shootings in a Wisconsin Sikh gurdwara earlier this month, according ... Read more...
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Proud of US Olympic team’s hard work: Obama
August 5th, 2012 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to American sportspersons participating in the London Olympics and Paralympics for their hard work and sacrifice."We could not ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama sports a $6,800 jacket
July 30th, 2012 - 8:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, July 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Michelle Obama spotted a 6800 dollar jacket to London recently. The US first lady wore the jacket to London Soiree and she did not receive any ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama arrives in Britain
July 27th, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama who is leading America's delegation to the Olympics Friday arrived in Britain for the start of a two-day visit.Her packed ... Read more...
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First lady media advisor appointed for J&K;
July 25th, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, July 25 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government will now have its first woman media advisor, an official statement said Wednesday.Bharti Vaid, 52, who is currently the Additional Director ... Read more...
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We will celebrate on July 25: Pranab’s daughter
July 22nd, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Pranab Mukherjee's family is planning to celebrate his ascendancy as president of India on July 25 after he formally assumes office, his daughter Sharmistha ... Read more...
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Beckham sends box of underwear to Obama
July 21st, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has been sent a box of 50 pairs of men's underwear by David Beckham, after the footballer learnt Obama and first ... Read more...
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Keeping immigrant families together is critical: Michelle
July 17th, 2012 - 11:01 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 17 (IANS/EFE) US first lady Michelle Obama has argued on television that a second term for President Barack Obama is vital for moving forward with comprehensive immigration ... Read more...
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Stefani to host Obama fundraiser with Michelle
July 5th, 2012 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 5 (IANS) Singer Gwen Stefani will host a fundraiser with the US First Lady Michelle Obama as part of President Barack Obama's re-election campaign.The 42-year-old will stage ... Read more...
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Obama’s comment on Michelle taken as oral sex joke
June 8th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 8 (IANS) A comment made by US President Barack Obama on first lady Michelle beating a TV host in push-ups has been interpreted by many people as ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama attends Beyonce concert
May 27th, 2012 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama attended singer Beyonce Knowles' concert in Atlantic City with her two daughters.Obama was staying at the Revel Resorts with ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama wishes she was Beyonce
May 26th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 26 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama harbours musical dreams. She says she would have loved if she had the gift of a melodious voice and ... Read more...
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Olive tree in Italy to be named after Michelle Obama
May 20th, 2012 - 10:18 am ICT by IANS
Rome, May 20 (IANS) A 1,400-year-old olive tree in Italy will be dedicated to American first lady Michelle Obama for her efforts to promote healthy eating.The dedication ceremony will be ... Read more...
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Obama remembers Donna Summer
May 20th, 2012 - 6:37 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 20 (IANS) US president Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama offered condolences to late singer Donna Summer."Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the ... Read more...
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Obama’s speechwriter gets sitcom job
May 9th, 2012 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 9 (IANS) A former speechwriter of US President Barack Obama has got a new job -- to write a sitcom about family life in the White House.American ... Read more...
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Clinton chooses Taj hotels again
May 7th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/Kolkata, MAY 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's love affair with the Taj Hotels continued on her third official visit to India in the past 14 years.In Kolkata ... Read more...
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Hillary meets victims of human trafficking in Kolkata (Lead)
May 6th, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton interacted with young women rescued from human traffickers and listened keenly to their tales in her first programme after arriving ... Read more...
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Keep up the spirit: Hillary tells NGOs
May 6th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday met representatives of a number of non-government organisations working towards preventing human trafficking and offered help to them while ... Read more...
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Hillary meets victims of human trafficking in Kolkata
May 6th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton interacted with young women rescued from human traffickers and listened keenly to their tales in her first programme after arriving ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton arrives in Kolkata (Lead)
May 6th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived here Sunday on a two-day visit during which she would hold talks with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata ... Read more...
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Beyonce writes open letter to Michelle Obama
April 14th, 2012 - 7:32 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Singer Beyonce has penned an open letter to the US' First Lady, Michelle Obama, thanking her for fostering a positive environment for black women.According ... Read more...
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Swift scared of meeting Michelle Obama
April 3rd, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 3 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift, who was honoured for her charity work by Michelle Obama, admits she was terrified at the prospect of meeting the US First Lady.Obama ... Read more...
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Obama’s daughter safe after Mexico quake
March 21st, 2012 - 10:07 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 21 (IANS) Malia Obama, the 13-year-old daughter of US President Barack Obama, who is on vacation in Mexico was safe after a strong earthquake there, the White ... Read more...
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Joachim Gauck elected German president
March 18th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 18 (IANS) Joachim Gauck, a former pastor and civil rights activist, was Sunday elected Germany's new president, BBC reported.The 72-year-old Gauck, from the erstwhile East Germany, won 991 ... Read more...
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Obama, Cameron now bosom buddies: British daily
March 15th, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 15 (IANS) A special relationship, or rather a "bromance" - affection shared by two straight males - seems to be blooming between US President Barack Obama and ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to lead US delegation to London Olympics
March 14th, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 14 (IANS) First Lady Michelle Obama has announced that she would be leading the US delegation to the London Olympics.Obama will travel to London for the Games' opening ... Read more...
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Baku to host 2014 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship
February 10th, 2012 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Baku, Feb 10 (IANS) The European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship 2014 will be held in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, Vice-President of the European Union of Gymnastics Rudolf Hediger said here.Addressing a press ... Read more...
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Clinton ready to step off `high wire’ of politics (Lead)
January 27th, 2012 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who has made clear that she won't be serving in a second Obama term if there is one, is ready ... Read more...
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Gaga’s ‘Little Monster’ gift to Beyonce’s baby
January 15th, 2012 - 5:19 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga has gifted Beyonce Knowles' newborn girl a special baby suit, with the words "Little Monster" encrusted on it."Little Monster", the nickname Gaga ... Read more...
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Obama’s daughters find him embarrassing
January 14th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 14 (IANS) Though her father may be the US president, Malia Obama finds her father Barack very embarrassing, her mother Michelle has said.For 13-year-old Malia and eight-year-old Sasha, ... Read more...
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First Lady Rejects ‘Angry Black Woman’ Image
January 13th, 2012 - 12:27 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) US First Lady Michelle Obama says America should judge her for who she is. Michelle was on CBS’ This Morning show on Thursday where she also spoke ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama’s Hawaii wardrobe creates a controversy
January 2nd, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jan 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US First couple is drawing a lot of flak for their 17-day Hawaiian vacation, which is speculated to cost more than $3 million. And that ... Read more...
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Jim Sensenbrenner apologizes for his comment on Michelle Obama
December 23rd, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Dec 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) US Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner has been forced to apologize after saying that First Lady Michelle Obama has bigger than normal bum size. The lawmaker made the comment ... Read more...
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