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Mullah Omar wanted Clinton ousted

Mullah Omar wanted Clinton ousted

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

Taliban leader Mullah Omar had sought former US President Bill Clinton's resignation to 'rebuild' America's 'popularity' in the Arab world

Clinton presidential library unveiled

Clinton presidential library unveiled

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Nearly 30,000 people, including US President George W Bush, were present when Clinton inaugurated his library at a rain-soaked ceremony in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris as party's presidential candidate

Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris as party's presidential candidate

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, 59, is mostly likely to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic party now that she has been endorsed by President Joe Biden, who announced on Sunday that he will not seek re-election, as well as other top party leaders including former president Bill Clinton.

Clinton Foundations malaria  drug programme

Clinton Foundations malaria drug programme

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Inder Singh, 31, director of the Drug Access program that is part of the Foundation's HIV/AIDS Initiative, took a unique business approach to a major global health problem, negotiating the price cut of an artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) for malaria by a third while slashing the price volatility of artemisinin, a vital ingredient for the therapy, by 70 percent.

Cipla's gift to Clinton Foundation

Cipla's gift to Clinton Foundation

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Indian pharmaceutical giant Cipla will give AIDS medicines at half the normal prices to former US President Bill Clinton's Foundation

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

'Clinton escaped assassination attempt by Osama'

'Clinton escaped assassination attempt by Osama'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Former United States President Bill Clinton had escaped an assassination bid by terrorists controlled by Osama bin Laden in Phillipines, according to a new book. He was saved shortly before his car was due to drive over a bridge in Manila where a bomb was planted. The foiled attack came during Clinton's visit to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city in 1996. The details have been revealed in a new book.

Hillary Clinton defeats Obama in Nevada

Hillary Clinton defeats Obama in Nevada

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Senator Hillary Clinton, bidding to become the first woman president of the US, consolidated her position by winning the hard-fought Nevada caucuses edging past her Democratic rival Barack Obama

Indian activist to join Clinton's task force

Indian activist to join Clinton's task force

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Former United States President Bill Clinton has invited Ruchira Gupta, an activist who has fought against sex trafficking for two decades, to join his CGI Lead Task Force -- a high level group within the Clinton Global Initiative.Gupta is the founder president of Apne Aap Women Worldwide and winner of the 2009 Clinton Global Citizen Award for Leadership in Civil Society.

Where you looking Bill?

Where you looking Bill?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Bill Clinton was snapped in an awkward photograph recently, which has gone viral.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

Clinton remains mum about North Korea trip

Clinton remains mum about North Korea trip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Former United States President Bill Clinton offered very few additional details on Thursday on his trip to retrieve two American journalists who had been captured and detained by North Korea. "My job was to do one thing, which I was profoundly honoured to do, as an American and as a father. I wanted those young women to be able to come home," Clinton said. "Anything I say beyond that could inadvertently affect the decisions and moods either here or in North Korea," he said.

Clinton to endorse Indian American for US Congress

Clinton to endorse Indian American for US Congress

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Clinton, according to Sacramento Bee, would endorse four Democrats running including Bera in some of the country's most closely watched congressional races. Bera is contesting from California's 7th Congressional District, which is seen by political experts as one of the nation's most competitive.

Clinton backs Blair as UN chief

Clinton backs Blair as UN chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Since his own retirement from leading a country in 2000, Clinton has established a foundation campaigning on issues such as the fight against HIV/Aids.

She'll never quit on you! Clinton pitches for Clinton

She'll never quit on you! Clinton pitches for Clinton

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Bill Clinton was the first husband to give a speech on behalf of his wife as the nominee of a major party.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Hillary Clinton sworn in as Secretary of State

Hillary Clinton sworn in as Secretary of State

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The US Senate is likely to approve the vote on nomination of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State after a Republican lawmaker, who a day before voiced concern over foreign donations to her husband Bill Clinton's foundation, on Wedensday said he would vote in favour of the former First Lady.

MUST READ: Clinton's rocking speech on 'cool' Obama

MUST READ: Clinton's rocking speech on 'cool' Obama

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

At the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, former United States President Bill Clinton once again displayed his skills as an extraordinary orator when he took the stage to bat for President Barack Obama.

Clinton lauds IITians' role in global development

Clinton lauds IITians' role in global development

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

US President Bill Clinton made an impassioned plea to them to continue their work in making the innovative technology create a better world.

Clinton, Cherie Blair to attend Leadership Summit

Clinton, Cherie Blair to attend Leadership Summit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Former US president Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie Blair will be attending the first India Leadership Summit beginning in New Delhi on November 29.

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Former United States president Bill Clinton arrived by special plane on Wednesday morning to a red carpet welcome amid tight security at the Amausi airport in Lucknow.

Terrorists moving into Iraq: Clinton

Terrorists moving into Iraq: Clinton

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

'I think the Iraqis are better off with Saddam gone, if they can have a stable government,' he said.

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The former US president would undergo quadruple heart bypass surgery in New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh contributed anywhere from $1 to $5 million to the Clinton Foundation, and so did industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive of ArcelorMittal, according to information released by the non-profit organisation set up by the former President Bill Clinton to fund a variety of charitable activities around the world, including combating the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

Clinton not to speak at Reagan funeral

Clinton not to speak at Reagan funeral

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The former president is reportedly angry at not being invited to speak at Friday's funeral.

Clinton's plan: Making AIDS drugs affordable

Clinton's plan: Making AIDS drugs affordable

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Former US President Bill Clinton on Friday launched a major medical initiative to make available Anti-Retroviral Drugs to millions affected by HIV/AIDS around the world at almost one-third of the existing market costs.

US wants normalcy in Iraq: Clinton

US wants normalcy in Iraq: Clinton

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Former US President Bill Clinton on Saturday said America was not interested in dominating Iraq and instead would like to see the representative government ruling the country.

Clinton to address conclave via satellite

Clinton to address conclave via satellite

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

The former US president, who was scheduled to visit New Delhi for his keynote address to the India Today conclave, had to cancel his trip due to "serious security considerations".

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Officially kicking off her 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton on Saturday gave a rallying call to build "real and lasting prosperity" that "should be shared by all" and not just by CEOs and billionaires.

Lewinsky's love letters may come back to haunt Clinton

Lewinsky's love letters may come back to haunt Clinton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Monica Lewinsky is set to write a tell-all book about her torrid affair with Bill Clinton, including her intimate love letters to the US ex-president.

Obama tight-lipped about Clinton's N Korea visit

Obama tight-lipped about Clinton's N Korea visit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Amid talks that former President Bill Clinton's successful visit to North Korea might open up a new door of engagement with the United States, President Barack Obama has said it was just a humanitarian mission to seek the freedom of the two jailed American reporters from the Communist nation. Led by Obama himself, the White House and the State Department including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, had a tough time in responding to various questions.

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

Will Hillary Clinton run for the 2016 US prez polls?

Will Hillary Clinton run for the 2016 US prez polls?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Just days after retiring as US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton is back in limelight after launching a mysterious new website that boldly features her in an attention-grabbing photo.

A chance meeting with Clinton changed her life

A chance meeting with Clinton changed her life

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Former United States President Bill Clinton always waved and said hello to Shobha Vanchiswar when he walked through her neighbourhood in Chappaqua, New York, as part of his daily exercise routine.One day in the fall of 2007, Vanchiswar got the nerve to strike up a conversation with him. She had heard Clinton talking on television about his foundation. "He was talking in a way that made sense to me," Vanchiswar said.

Why I may seem 'aloof' or 'unemotional': Hillary Clinton opens up

Why I may seem 'aloof' or 'unemotional': Hillary Clinton opens up

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Clinton said in the blog post that she takes responsibility for creating the perception of being walled off but she is not cold or unemotional.

'Laggard' Kerry turns to Clinton for advice

'Laggard' Kerry turns to Clinton for advice

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Battered in opinion polls by President George W Bush, Democratic challenger John Kerry is now turning to former President Bill Clinton, considered among the best campaigners, for advice on how to reinvigorate his sagging campaign