Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter returned to Georgia hometown for burial
The private funeral marks the end of three days of tributes celebrating the life and humanitarian work of the former US first lady.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Rosalynn Carter, who in recent days had entered hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, died with her family by her side.
Mon Nov 20 2023
US First Lady says Joe Biden will never take mental competency test
Jill Biden blasted presidential candidate Nikki Haley's suggestion that politicians over the age of 75 take mental competency tests.
Mon Mar 06 2023
US first lady Jill Biden gets biographical comic book
Biden joins Vice President Kamala Harris, nun Mother Theresa and country star Dolly Parton in the TidalWave Comics' "Female Force" series.
Wed Mar 31 2021
In emotional farewell speech, Michelle Obama praises diversity
First lady Michelle Obama made an impassioned case for embracing diversity and welcoming all religious groups on Friday in a not-so-veiled message to her husband's successor.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Michelle Obama says Hillary Clinton 'only one' qualified to be president
At the same time, the US First Lady poured scorn on Donald Trump's behaviour and temperament.
Tue Jul 26 2016
Hillary Clinton: 'I'm running for president'
"I'm running for president," Hillary Clinton, a former secretary of state and US first lady, said in a video on her campaign website that went live at about 3:00 pm (1900 GMT) Sunday.
Mon Apr 13 2015
Michelle Obama to visit Japan, Cambodia
US First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Japan later this month, part of a drive to promote girls' education around the world.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Michelle Obama defends 'American Sniper'
US First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday defended Clint Eastwood's hit film "American Sniper," which has been accused of whitewashing the story of the Iraq war.
Sat Jan 31 2015
Michelle Obama: America's first lady of fashion
US First Lady Michelle Obama is without doubt the nation's trend-setting arbiter of taste and style.
Sat Feb 23 2013
Michelle Obama, the stylish first lady
US First Lady Michelle Obama is often regarded as the stylish first lady for her impeccable fashion sense.
Sun Jan 20 2013
First Lady, daughters, attend Kids Inaugural Concert
US First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia rocked the capital on Saturday when they joined hundreds at the at the Kids' Inaugural Concert.
Sun Jan 20 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024