George W. Bush

World News (Morning)

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:16:23 GMT

Bush warns Hamas - Obama inauguration preparations - Ukraine accused of stealing gas

World News (Evening)

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:26:22 GMT

US hit by snowstorms - Burst watermain in Maryland - Mugabe: Bush is a 'dying horse'

World News (Evening) for December 22nd, 2008

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:46:08 GMT

Bush 'shoe-thrower' to stand trial - US: 'Mugabe incapable of power-sharing' - Russia extends Presidential term

Pentagon draws up Guantanamo plan

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:09:20 GMT

US defence officials are working on plans to shut down the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison camp.

Bush recognises Hanukkah at White House

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:18:32 GMT

US President George W Bush has recognised the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah at a service at the White House.

World News (Morning) for December 16th, 2008

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:35:36 GMT

Taking stock of major fraud - Shoe-thrower demands - Zimbabwe cholera update - Kennedy in Senate seat? - Bethlehem light switch.

World News (Morning) for December 16th, 2008

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:04:28 GMT

Taking stock of major fraud - Shoe-thrower demands - Zimbabwe cholera update - Obama's green team - Kennedy in Senate seat?

Bush welcomed in Afghanistan

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:53:13 GMT

The US President is in Afghanistan for talks with President Hamid Karzai, after surviving a shoe attack in Iraq.

Bush shoe attack

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:26:42 GMT

U.S. President George W Bush is attacked by an Iraqi reporter with a shoe

Bush makes farewell visit to Iraq

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:12:31 GMT

The US President George W Bush has made an unannounced farewell visit to Baghdad.

World News (Evening) for December 14th, 2008

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:13:54 GMT

Bush visits Iraq - Violence continues in Greece

Bush vows to help strong car firms

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:59:27 GMT

George W Bush has urged Congress to help ailing car makers that can survive the global downturn.

World News (Morning) for November 14th, 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:27:40 GMT

Bush to join G20 meeting - Fritzl charged with murder and rape - Brown backs more UN Congo troops

The politics of puppies

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:15:39 GMT

The White House has been mostly a dog house when it comes to presidential pets.

This Is Genius: Two-headed lamb, X-rated Obama, Fat beauty

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:41:03 GMT

Two-headed lamb, fat beauty contest and X-rated Obama.

The best of George W Bush

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:19:26 GMT

Before George W Bush vacates the White House, here is a collection of the outgoing president's finest moments.

Stars of Bush film back Obama

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:22:20 GMT

Stars of the new George Bush film, W, backed Barack Obama to succeed him when the movie premiered in London.

Bush: '$250bn pumped into US banks'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:34:38 GMT

The US government will pump $250 billion (£142.5bn) straight into the country's beleaguered financial institutions.

Brown claims victory in Paris

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:55:49 GMT

The PM encouraged leaders that a British-style bank bail-out can stem global financial turmoil.

Hollywood goes political as election nears

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:15:29 GMT

A film about President George W Bush is due to debut in the UK next month.

'Progress made' on $700bn bail-out

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:28:58 GMT

The US Congress is making headway in its weekend mission to strike a deal over the proposed $700 billion (£380bn) financial bail-out plan.

World News (Evening)

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:57:30 GMT

US troops to withdraw from Iraq - Russian troops to stay in border regions - Zardari sworn in

Controversial Palin to address convention

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:44:19 GMT

Sarah Palin takes the spotlight at the Republican convention later, amid the media furore surrounding the vice-presidential candidate.

Latest world news

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:33:36 GMT

Free Tibet protesters detained - Clear-up begins after tropical storm - Argentina avalanche rescue

Obama's camp slams Ludacris song

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:31:57 GMT

A song penned by Ludacris to show his support for Barack Obama has been slammed by the presidential candidate.

Bush predicts pact with Iraq

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:39:20 GMT

George W Bush has said he expects to seal a security pact with Iraq but stressed there were no plans for permanent military bases there.

World news on June 9, 2008

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:54:40 GMT

Spanish truckers stage fuel protest - Bush to raise US economy during European tour - Japan makes new green pledge

World News (Morning) for May 29th, 2008

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:37:59 GMT

Olmert says he will not step down - Nepal ends 240 years of monarchy - Bush criticised over Iraq war

World News (Morning) for May 28th, 2008

Wed, 28 May 2008 05:18:47 GMT

New images from Mars - Burma criticised for Suu Kyi house arrest extension - More aftershocks hit China

Bush visits Middle East

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:39:04 GMT

US President George W Bush has flown into the Middle East to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday and try to kick-start peace efforts.

World News (Morning) for May 14th, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:22:50 GMT

Minor victory for Clinton - Rescue teams reach quake epicentre - Bush on three-day visit to Israel

Bush's daughter set to wed

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:27 GMT

The Bush family are gathering at the president's Texas ranch ahead of his daughter Jenna's wedding.

Bush welcomes Pope Benedict to the US

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:06:36 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI has been welcomed to the White House by President George W Bush at the start of his six-day visit to the US.

World News

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:36:23 GMT

San Francisco torch protest disrupted - Riots in Haiti worsen - Huge motorway pile-up in Argentina.

US Navy to shoot down satellite

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:04:02 GMT

George W Bush has approved a plan to shoot down a spy satellite that could crash down to Earth.

Bush: 'Iran is a world threat'

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:54:57 GMT

George W Bush has said that Iran is a threat to world security in a speech in Abu Dhabi, the latest stop on his tour of the Middle East.

Bush hails improvements in Iraq

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:01:55 GMT

President George W Bush has said security in Iraq has improved, during a trip to a base in Kuwait.

Bush leaves for Middle East

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:02:52 GMT

U.S. President George W. Bush will leave shortly for the Middle East in a bid to further Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.

Pop stars get festive in Washington

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:50:01 GMT

A host of music stars have been bringing holiday cheer to the annual Christmas in Washington concert.

Foreign Secretary says Iran is a 'threat'

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:25:14 GMT

Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said Iran is continuing to defy international demands to end its programme of uranium enrichment.

Bush pardons birds in Thanksgiving ceremony

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:38:55 GMT

Two turkeys have been let off the hook after receiving official presidential pardons from George W Bush ahead of Thanksgiving in the US.

Wildfires death toll reaches 12

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:27:23 GMT

The death toll from the California wildfires now stands at 12 after the discovery of four bodies near the Mexican border.

China 'furious' over Dalai Lama visit

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:14:29 GMT

China is furious over a planned US visit by the Dalai Lama where he will be awarded with a Congressional honour.

Bush to announce troop reductions

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:25:17 GMT

US President George W Bush is expected to announce a reduction in troop numbers in Iraq.

Iraq hits back at US criticism

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:43:45 GMT

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki claims that his government has stopped the country sliding into civil war.

Bush faces protests down under

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:54:32 GMT

US President George W Bush has been greeted by anti-war protests in Australia.

Top Bush aide to stand down

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:24:34 GMT

George W Bush's chief political strategist Karl Rove has announced plans to quit the White House.

Bush holds talks with Afghan President

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:42:46 GMT

US President George W. Bush and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have vowed to defeat the Taliban.

Iraq situation 'complex and challenging'

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:12:15 GMT

The situation in Iraq remains "complex and extremely challenging" and attacks could increase in coming months, a new US report has warned.

Bush and Putin hope to revive rapport

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:09:25 GMT

US President George W Bush and Russia's Vladimir Putin are holding talks in a bid to mend relations now at a post-Cold War low.

US may close Guantanamo

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:26:08 GMT

US President George W Bush is on the verge of closing US detention facility Guantanamo Bay, according to reports.

Rome: Bush visit sparks violent clashes

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 19:52:34 GMT

Riot police charged and fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting against President Bush's visit to Rome.

Iraq: Mehdi army leader killed

Sun, 27 May 2007 18:01:30 GMT

British forces have killed the leader of the Mehdi Army militia in Basra as he attempted to resist arrest in the southern Iraqi city.

Bird in the hand worth poo on the Bush

Fri, 25 May 2007 10:34:04 GMT

US President George W Bush got into a bit of a flap when a passing pigeon gave him the bird.

US army chief gloomy over Iraq's short-term future

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:34:40 GMT

The top US war chief has confessed that the struggle to stabilise Iraq may get harder before it gets easier.

Bush warns against Iraq withdrawal

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:05:25 GMT

President George W Bush has warned a swift troop withdrawal from Iraq would have "devastating" consequences for US security.

Bush dismisses Chavez protests

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:17:07 GMT

President George W. Bush has been enjoying a tour of Latin America, despite protests from Hugo Chavez.