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Hillary Clinton will obliterate Iran if...

Hillary Clinton will obliterate Iran if...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Clinton was asked what she would do if Iran attacked Israel with nuclear weapons in an interview on ABC's Good Morning America programme, Ynetnews reported. "I want the Iranians to know that if I'm the President, we will attack Iran," she replied, adding, "In the next 10 years, during which they might foolishly consider launching an attack on Israel, we would be able to totally obliterate them."

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Trump has repeatedly blamed countries like India and China for not doing enough on climate change, labelling them as regions with air that is impossible to breathe.

Colin Powell in spat with Hillary Clinton over email scandal

Colin Powell in spat with Hillary Clinton over email scandal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Clinton has denied those allegations but says it was a mistake on her part to use a personal email.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for over eight weeks since May 5.

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

John Edward said if the US had actionable intelligence about imminent terrorist activity and Pakistan refused to act, the US will.

US polls: Obama wins Wyoming

US polls: Obama wins Wyoming

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Frontrunner Barack Obama on Sunday won the state of Wyoming to end Hillary's Clinton's brief winning spell that helped her bounce back into the bitterly contested Democratic Presidential race, while playing down suggestions of running as her deputy. The 46-year-old African-American senator added seven delegates to his tally with 61 per cent of the votes while Clinton got five delegates for her 38 per cent.

'Hillary Clinton was not ignored by Obama'

'Hillary Clinton was not ignored by Obama'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Brushing aside the notion that Barack Obama did not consider Hillary Clinton for a vice presidential ticket, a key aide of the United States Democratic presidential candidate has said Joseph Biden was chosen to be Obama's running mate as he is the 'best fit'.David Axelrod, chief campaign strategist of the Obama campaign, said Clinton was consulted by the Illinois senator on the issue and the two were working towards unifying the party.

Obama opposes outsourcing of jobs

Obama opposes outsourcing of jobs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Continuing to play the anti-outsourcing card, Democrat presidential front-runner Barack Obama on Wednesday said while America cannot "shy away" from globalisation, it would have to take measures to ensure that jobs are not shipped overseas.

Crucial for Hillary to win Ohio, Texas: Bill

Crucial for Hillary to win Ohio, Texas: Bill

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Hillary Clinton appeared to be losing turf to frontrunner Barack Obama in delegate-rich Ohio and Texas states where her star campaigner and husband Bill Clinton said a defeat would cost her the Democratic presidential nomination.

US polls: It's Obama again

US polls: It's Obama again

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Obama, the Illinois senator, has won the Wisconsin vote to pick a US Democratic presidential candidate, handing rival Hillary Clinton the ninth straight defeat on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-Americans

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-Americans

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-American contribution on I-Day

I am not mad at Obama: Bill Clinton

I am not mad at Obama: Bill Clinton

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Former United States President Bill Clinton on Monday said he was not a racist and he is 'not and never was mad' at Barack Obama, who defeated his wife in the racially-charged Democratic presidential nomination race."There are things that I wish I'd urged her (Hillary) to do. Things I wish I'd said. Things I wish I hadn't said," Clinton said regarding the controversies surrounding his comments.

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state has been experiencing a cough related to allergies.

Vaiko meets Obama

Vaiko meets Obama

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Vaiko, on a tour of the US, met Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, at a function at Chicago. In a brief meeting with Obama on Friday, Vaiko discussed about a book being authored by him on Obama and lauded the Democrat for his dynamism.

Obama campaigns for life of South Asian man

Obama campaigns for life of South Asian man

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The lawmaker commended Team Vinay's effort to obtain 20,000 registered donors by July 10, and pointed out that "to date, they have reached 6,904 donors, so we have a lot of work to do."

Most Whites believe Obama a risky choice: Survey

Most Whites believe Obama a risky choice: Survey

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

Over half of the American Whites consider presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama as a "risky" choice for the White House, whereas two-thirds believe McCain as a "safe" pick, a new survey has revealed.

Biden promises to revoke H1-B visa suspension if elected

Biden promises to revoke H1-B visa suspension if elected

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

On June 23, in a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, the Trump administration suspended the H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas until the end of 2020 to protect American workers in a crucial election year.

Bush proud of Indo-US ties: White House

Bush proud of Indo-US ties: White House

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

'It is important to realise that the United States looks upon India as the world's largest democracy, as an important and vital ally in a whole host of things -- regional security, global trade, climate change'.

Polls give Obama narrow lead over McCain

Polls give Obama narrow lead over McCain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee may be the favourite in this year's US general elections but the first-time black-American senator has some hurdles to overcome if he is going to find himself in the Oval Office. A first poll since the end of the Democrats' campaign by The Washington Post/ABC News shows that the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain and Senator Obama are running about even with independent voters.

Will Barack Obama back Indo-US N-deal?

Will Barack Obama back Indo-US N-deal?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

While a clear-cut answer is not available, the 46-year-old Illonis Senator who overcame an intense electoral battle against his rival Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential nomination race had reluctantly backed the legislation on the deal worked out by the Republican administration of President George W Bush.

Sunil Mittal meets Hillary Clinton

Sunil Mittal meets Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

A CII delegation, led by Confederation of Indian Industry president and Bharti Enterprises CEO Sunil Bharti Mittal, called on US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday.

Obama in no hurry to choose veep

Obama in no hurry to choose veep

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Barack Obama indicated on Thursday that he was in no hurry to choose his deputy, a ticket coveted by vanquished rival Hillary Clinton, saying he would look at a whole range of options.

Hlllary wins Puerto Rico

Hlllary wins Puerto Rico

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Striving to salvage her claim of more "popular vote" than rival Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton was on course to win the Democratic primary in Puerto Rico by a wide margin, US media projected.

'India, China's cooperation vital for tackling climate change'

'India, China's cooperation vital for tackling climate change'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Hillary Clinton said she already has the experience of handling both India and China.

Obama statistically tied in Florida: Poll

Obama statistically tied in Florida: Poll

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The Republican senator trails Obama by only two points, or 45-47 per cent. Obama's lead falls within the survey's margin of error.

A 'smart path' to deal with Musharraf

A 'smart path' to deal with Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

'It is very troublesome. It is a precarious situation. Musharraf is not a wonderful leader. He has done a lot of bad things. There is a dangerous radical element within Pakistan. I think there is a smart path for America on this, understanding how volatile the situation is,' Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said on CNN's Late Edition programme.

New poll shows Obama racing ahead of McCain

New poll shows Obama racing ahead of McCain

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll found that 52 per cent voters favour Obama against 42 per cent who support McCain, showing a four per cent increase since the poll two weeks ago. The poll has a margin of error plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.

Obama outspends McCain on campaign ads

Obama outspends McCain on campaign ads

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is spending a whopping US $ 4.5 million daily on campaign advertisements on TV, four times more than his Republican rival, John McCain as the two slug it out in the race for the White House.

Hillary extends Diwali greetings to Americans

Hillary extends Diwali greetings to Americans

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The New York lawmaker, who is the co-chair of the Friends of India Caucus in the US Senate, said in her missive conveying greetings that 'Diwali is an annual festival of lights signifying universal love, peace, giving and caring. The glitter and splendor of lights which illuminate the dark sky on this day symbolizes the brightness of the future.'

Indian-American teen is Democrat kingmaker

Indian-American teen is Democrat kingmaker

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

19-year-old Indian-American pre-med student Atul Nakhasi is suddenly the darling of Democratic Presidential candidates.

Create jobs that can't be outsourced: Hillary

Create jobs that can't be outsourced: Hillary

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton who is opposed to outsourcing has said that America should create jobs that cannot be exported to foreign countries, including India and China. Banking on her Rebuild American plan, she is confident of creating over 3 million jobs, mostly in the construction sector, over the next decade. She also wants to create a $50 billion strategic energy fund to invest in alternative energy, green energy.

Preeta Bansal is part of Obama's inner circle

Preeta Bansal is part of Obama's inner circle

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Preeta Bansal advises Obama on international human rights, legal issues, foreign policy, women's issues, and outreach to Asian-Americans. He is 'able to advance progressive principles, but he's not one of those starry-eyed liberals,' Bansal said. 'With him, two plus two equals five, not four. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.'

Clinton gives 'voluntary' interview to FBI over email use

Clinton gives 'voluntary' interview to FBI over email use

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Hillary Clinton was on Saturday "voluntary" quizzed by US federal prosecutors for three and a half hours as part of a probe that has hung over her White House bid for her use of a private email server as secretary of state.

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her future approach towards the community'

Clintons earned $109 mn in 8 years

Clintons earned $109 mn in 8 years

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

United States Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill Clinton earned a combined $ 109 million in eight years, paid $ 33.8 million in taxes and gave away $ 10.2 million to charities, according to the tax returns released by them. This puts them among the top tier of tax payers in the United States.

Obama for streamlining H2B visa process

Obama for streamlining H2B visa process

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Driving home the point that he is for creating jobs in the US, Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama has favoured streamlining the process for the high-skilled H2B visas for Indians and other foreigners to make sure that employers were not "gaming" the system.

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Biden alleged that Trump has used everything as a "dog whistle" to try to generate racist hatred and division.

No tax breaks if you outsource: Obama to US firms

No tax breaks if you outsource: Obama to US firms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Playing to the gallery on the hot button issue of outsourcing in his acceptance speech, Obama kept up with the rhetoric on the subject that has been a staple of Democratic campaigning and went on to spell out what he would do as President on the front.

Obama wins Mississippi as race row erupts

Obama wins Mississippi as race row erupts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

People in Mississippi joined 'millions of Americans from every corner of the country who have chosen to turn the page on the failed politics of the past and embrace our movement for change', said Obama, who has 1,596 delegates, including separately chosen party officials known as 'superdelegates'. It is the second straight defeat for Clinton, who scored stunning victories in Ohio and Texas last week to salvage a dying campaign. She now has 1,484 delegates.