Every year at Thanksgiving time, the White House hosts the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation – also attended by National Turkey Federation – where the current president ‘pardons’ a single turkey from being eaten for lunch.
Precisely how Forbes measures the extent of a man’s “power” isn’t completely clear – but they’re pretty reputable so we’ll take their word for it. Until now, Obama has held the coveted title of the world’s most powerful man, but the new Forbes list reveals him to have fallen down the pecking order somewhat. We have a new leader everyone, and you would do well to remember his name.
Murdoch’s trial has started. Man kills brother outside Tiger-Tiger. Obama’s Twitter hacked. Best rock-star Instagram accounts. New mechanical culture magazine launches. Britney helps fight against Somali pirates (seriously).
So the US Government might “shutdown” tomorrow – but what does that mean? Don’t worry, we’re here to educate, keep reading…
Another day, another British sex pest. Bok side for NZ test. Rod Stewart and wife apologise to Prince Charles. Twitter buys mobi ad company. ANCYL apologises, to everyone. There’s a new IOC president. Another porn industry HIV case.
So this is quite interesting. Out of nowhere Russia suggested that instead of attacking Syria, the international community should take control of Syria’s chemical weapons. Obama didn’t mind that. Neither does Syria, it seems..
Obama and Putin spent 15 seconds together at the G20. Russia mocks Britain. Guess what the ‘song of the summer’ is? More Wits university sex pest lecturers. Berlusconi has a video. Scarjo engaged. 6 inch iPhone?
One week ago today there was an alleged chemical attack in Syria that killed over 1,300 civilians, outside the capital of Damascus. These alleged attacks have been called a “moral obscenity” by US secretary of state, John Kerry, and president Obama has ordered the release of a document justifying a military strike against Syrian military installations.
China buying up SA newspapers. NUM won’t be at the Marikana commemoration. Obama condemns Egypt violence. Teachers ‘duck and dive’ bullets in Cape Town. Agliotti to take on SARS. Google/Microsoft war. Weekend sports multiple for you to cash in.
Obama cancels Putin meeting. Lone Ranger loses Disney millions. Beyonce cycled to concert. Marilyn Told Jackie She Would Marry JFK. Simon Cowell’s baby-momma gets house. Two rhino killed every day.
US very disappointed in Russia’s Snowden decision. Brett Goldin killers denied parole. Snowden gets job offer from Russia’s Facebook. Tsvangirai dismisses Zim election as ‘farce.’ Castro blames porn for kidnapping. Simon Cowell “Unbelievable story of betrayal.”
Don’t lie, we’ve all wondered what it would be like to be a fly on the wall inside the White House. Pete Souza is giving us the in we’ve been looking for. The official White House photographer has launched an Instagram account dedicated to the “behind-the-scenes” action of the president of the United States. […]
Zuma does not need to explain cabinet reshuffle. 83% of SA don’t trust the cops. Tour de France cyclist gets urine thrown at him. Kid plays with dad’s smartphone, buys car. Judge rules against Apple over eBook price fixing.
On Monday in Tanzania, United States President Barack Obama issued an executive order and initiative to help combat illegal wildlife trafficking in Africa. Click through to find out more.
During his visit to South Africa, Obama not only dished out amazing speeches and visited the historical Robben Island, but he has also come across some unique talent. Click through to check out the video.
Yesterday, the President Of The United States (POTUS) Barack Obama delivered a speech to a packed Jameson Hall on UCT’s Upper Campus. Check out the full 45 minute speech, above.
Every move the United States president Barack Obama has made has been documented by all. On Twitter and Instagram, Obama is the favourite to get a few pioctures of.
Snowden can’t leave Moscow. MTN, Vodacom after Neotel. Massive protests in Egypt. Putin signs anti-gay law. Cirque Du Soleil acrobat dies in performance fall. Formula 1 exploding tyres drama. Gary Player to pose nude. Instagram video hurting Vine.
Zuma uses Mandela hospital for election rally. Mandela trying to open eyes. Obama will not send jets to intercept Snowden. Wikileaks volunteer was FBI informant. Italian fashion boss’s crashed plane found. Google is developing games console and smartwatch.
The most wanted man in the world gave Guardian readers exclusive access to his reasoning and thoughts behind what he did in a public Q&A session. Click through to get the low down.
SA not digging 2009 G8 Summit spying report. Obama and Putin square off over Syria. Jay Z’s new album drops July 4. Kate Moss to pose for Playboy. Putin denies stealing superbowl ring. There is a new Miss USA. Julian Assange marks 1-year in embassy.
Obama decides to arm Syrian rebels. Bill Clinton warned him to not be a “wuss.” Someone else owns the name AGANG. Facebook mobile ads will hit $2 billion this year. Malema needs money. SA to return R10 billion Gaddafi money. Queen’s portrait defaced. Murdoch to divorce.
Gupta plane from India skipped customs. Obama to arm Syrian rebels. The 7 types of digital marketers. North Korea sentences American. James Middleton tapping Donna Air. Apple’s record plunge into debt pool.
On Saturday Obama took to the stage in front of his distinguished guests and gave a performance of a life time, taking some hilarious jabs at the media, O’Brien and even himself. Videos, quotes and pics, inside.
Obama makes announcement. Gold tanks. China posts disappointing growth figures. SA gives Zim close to R1 billion. Google boss worried about drones. Twitter buys music company. Bitcoin mining bad for environment. Massive Wordpress hack.
Pope wants to fix Vatican bank. Obama gets brain happy. Gaddafi’s daughter set fire to her host’s house. Presidency more angry with M&G. Who created the bitcoin? The Queen got a pay rise. Scotland has a spacecraft.
Hugo Chavez is dead. Sean Penn upset about that. Dow hits all-time high. Free State claim website was audited. FNB’s new tech shops launch. Kate might have revealed baby’s sex. Aston Martin’s R27,000 baby’s pram. Playboy launches Hebrew edition.
UK votes for gay marriage. Will Armstrong go to jail? De Niro breaks down on TV. Obama’s memo about killing Americans. Radio coming to iPad. Hectic Louis Luyt Business Day Profile.
Prince Harry admits to killing Taliban. Zille withdraws from New Age Breakfast. Tarantino looking enormous. Pippa’s follow-up book canned. World’s best big-wave surfers attempt Mavericks. Wikileaks says Aaron Swartz was a possible source. Dreamliner probe widens.
We’ve gathered a bunch of videos and photos for your viewing pleasure. Including Barack Obama’s full speech video and his Oath of Office video. Then we also included Beyonce singing the national anthem. And go!