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Indian PM starts first state visit under Obama (Malaysian Mirror)

WASHINGTON -Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived Sunday in the United States for the first state visit under President Barack Obama, an Indian official said.

Chinese democracy leaders appeal to Obama (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Two Chinese intellectuals who helped draft a bold petition for democracy appealed Sunday to US President Barack Obama to make human rights integral to his approach to Beijing, which they warned would not move on its own.

Indian PM starts first state visit under Obama (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived Sunday in the United States for the first state visit under President Barack Obama, an Indian official said.

Obama faces tough Senate battle on health care (AFP via Yahoo! News)

President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority, remaking US health care, cleared a major Senate hurdle but strong opposition Sunday to key parts of the proposals augured a tough battle ahead.

Dalai Lama says Obama not soft on China (AP via Yahoo! News)

The Dalai Lama defended President Barack Obama from criticism that he has been too soft on China, saying Sunday that the U.S.

Obama to roll out red carpet for India (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was due Sunday to start the first US state visit under President Barack Obama, who hopes to show his dedication to the emerging power even as his attention lies elsewhere.

Obama arrives in China for maiden visit (AFP via Yahoo! News)

US President Barack Obama arrived in China late Sunday for his first visit to the Asian giant — a three-day mission aimed at convincing Beijing that Washington is its partner, not its rival.

Obama begins China visit (CNN)

President Obama arrived in China on Sunday, where his visit has created waves — good and bad.

Obama urges Myanmar to free democracy leader Suu Kyi (CNN)

President Obama on Sunday called for the release of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

Obama tells Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi (AP via Yahoo! News)

President Barack Obama on Sunday told Myanmar’s junta to free pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during an unusual face-to-face interaction with a top leader of the ruling military.