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Sunday Nov 23 18:56 AEDT

Obama to name Geithner for Treasury

23 Nov 2008

US president-elect Barack Obama turned his focus to the teetering US economy, as he outlined a plan to create 2.5 million jobs.

Friday Nov 14 14:13 AEDT

Clinton in line for Secretary of State

By Liz Sidoti | 14 Nov 2008

Hillary Clinton is among the candidates that US president-elect Barack Obama is considering for secretary of state, according to two Democratic officials.

Friday Nov 14 08:00 AEDT

Barack Obama resigns from Senate

14 Nov 2008

US president-elect Barack Obama is resigning his Senate seat, after serving less than a single six-year term following a lightning fast political ascent.

Thursday Nov 13 16:40 AEDT

Obama picks bipartisan summit team

13 Nov 2008

Barack Obama will dispatch a bipartisan team to represent him among world leaders attending the global economic summit this weekend.

Wednesday Nov 12 18:18 AEDT

'Obabies' abound in maternity wards

By Virginie Montet | 12 Nov 2008

In another sign of America's glee at the election of Barack Obama to the White House, newborns are being named after the president-elect.

Tuesday Nov 11 14:39 AEDT

Palin blames Bush for defeat

11 Nov 2008

Amid speculation she will run for president in four years, Sarah Palin has blamed Bush administration policies for the Republicans' defeat.

Tuesday Nov 11 12:09 AEDT

God to 'show Palin to White House'

11 Nov 2008

Sarah Palin says she hopes God will "show her the way" before she decides on any future bid for the White House.

Tuesday Nov 11 07:56 AEDT

Obama makes historic White House visit

Reuters | 11 Nov 2008

Barack Obama has visited the White House for his first post-election meeting with President George W. Bush.

Monday Nov 10 13:05 AEDT

Sales of guns rise after Obama win

AFP | 10 Nov 2008

Gun sales are on the rise in the US as enthusiasts fear Barack Obama will impose new restrictions on firearms.

Monday Nov 10 07:33 AEDT

Obama stressing 'bipartisan' aims

By Kerry Sheridan | 10 Nov 2008

Barack Obama's administration will be diverse and bipartisan, senior aides have said as the White House promised a smooth transition to power.

Saturday Nov 8 15:47 AEDT

Obama apologises for 'careless' remark

8 Nov 2008

Barack Obama's first press conference as US president-elect came with an apology attached to former first lady Nancy Reagan.

Saturday Nov 8 15:43 AEDT

Obama vows to tackle economic crisis

8 Nov 2008

Barack Obama has warned the nation faces the economic challenge of a lifetime and pledged urgent action to help those hurt by lost jobs.

Saturday Nov 8 14:00 AEDT

Candid Obama shots emerge

By ninemsn staff | 8 Nov 2008

Barack Obama has released candid shots of his team on election night through photo sharing site flckr.com.

Friday Nov 7 15:42 AEDT

'Young, handsome and even tanned'

By Mike Eckel | 7 Nov 2008

Italy's famously impolitic Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has described Barack Obama as "young, handsome and even tanned".

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