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As President Barack Obama counts down his time in office, we look back on some of the most memorable occasions he has shared with foreign leaders.
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| UpdatedFrom fist bumping Michelle Obama to sharing a few dad jokes, Barack Obama has defined his presidency through pop culture. Take a look back at some of his coolest moments from the past eight years.
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| UpdatedIn his final press conference before his term ends on Friday, President Barack Obama defends the important of a free press.
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| UpdatedFor eight years, the photographers of the White House have been diligently documenting Barack Obama's presidency — take a look back at some of the best shots, and help us pick the top 10.
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| UpdatedUS President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the daily press briefing to honour White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest during his final briefing.
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Real estate mogul Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on January 20. Get ready for the big day by taking our quiz on past — and future — presidential inauguration ceremonies.
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| UpdatedPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle visit the Washington DC shelter where the swing set belonging to their daughters, Sasha and Malia, was donated.
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| UpdatedWith the inauguration of Donald Trump now complete, Barack Obama is no longer president. The question now is, what will he do next?
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| UpdatedIn the low-income housing complex where US President Barack Obama's life in public service began, he leaves a legacy of pride and frustration.
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| UpdatedFrom the moment he took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama's speeches have captured hearts and minds.
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| UpdatedUS President Barack Obama says his successor Donald Trump cannot manage the White House like he has his real estate empire, warning the businessman's lack on policy knowledge could lead to him being blindsided.
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Michelle Obama has delivered an emotional final speech as US first lady, telling supporters it has been the "greatest honour" of her life.
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| UpdatedThe United States will transfer four detainees to Saudi Arabia from the Guantanamo Bay military prison in the next 24 hours, US officials say.
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| UpdatedChief White House photographer Pete Souza releases his eighth and final Year in Photographs collection, comprising some of the best moments captured from inside the Obama administration in 2016.
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| UpdatedBarack Obama has defended his legacy as President of the United States, saying he thinks he could have defeated Donald Trump had he been able to run for a third term.
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| UpdatedUS President Barack Obama confirms Russia was responsible for a series of cyber attacks during the election, but stops short of confirming Valdimir Putin himself orchestrated the attacks, instead saying "not much happens in Russia without" the President.
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| UpdatedUS President Barack Obama has "choked up" while presenting the nation's highest civilian honour to comedian Ellen DeGeneres during a ceremony at the White House.
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| UpdatedAs President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden prepare to leave the White House, we look back on their last eight years of friendship in office.
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| UpdatedBarack Obama makes his final speech as US President at an international event, praising his administration and urging a wait-and-see approach to Donald Trump's tenure.
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When Malcolm Turnbull and around 20 other world leaders meet at APEC in Lima, Peru this weekend they will be wracked by events in America, which no amount of experience in statecraft will equip them to comprehend.
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| UpdatedUS President Barack Obama will reassure US allies during his trip overseas this week that Republican President-elect Donald Trump plans to maintain core US strategic relationships around the world, including with NATO.
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| UpdatedUS President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump have met for the first time at the White House in preparation for the transition to the new president.
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Outgoing US President Barack Obama says he has spoken to President-elect Donald Trump and invited him to the White House.
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| UpdatedIconic moments, appropriate GIF reactions and some classic roasting between candidates — take a look at some of the social media accounts worth watching in the lead-up and on the day.
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| UpdatedThere is a possibility that neither candidates in the US presidential election could end up as president, says an expert, pointing to a scenario that could lead to "genuine chaos".
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