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US may cut aid to Pak on A Q Khan's release

US may cut aid to Pak on A Q Khan's release

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

The US on Friday said Pakistan's disgraced scientist A Q Khan still posed a "serious threat" with regard to nuclear proliferation and expressed regret over his release from house arrest.

Feeling much better, didn't think it was big deal: Hillary

Feeling much better, didn't think it was big deal: Hillary

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

'I just did not think it was going to be that big a deal. It is just the kind of thing that if it happens to you and you are a busy, active person, you keep moving forward,' Clinton said.

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Indian-Americans can make a "significant difference" in helping first ever woman United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling.

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Why did NaMo skip the celebrations?

Attack on journos in Egypt unacceptable, says US

Attack on journos in Egypt unacceptable, says US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has strongly condemned the attacks on journalists covering the ongoing situation in Egypt, terming it as a "violation of international norms".

'National barriers in cyberspace disastrous for internet freedom'

'National barriers in cyberspace disastrous for internet freedom'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who spoke at the freedom online conference in The Hague, said that some governments use internet governance issues as a cover for pushing an agenda that would justify restricting human rights online.

Cold War version 2? Putin blames US for post-poll protests

Cold War version 2? Putin blames US for post-poll protests

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Facing rare street demonstrations against his rule, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused the United States of instigating post-election protests in Russia that are posing a challenge to his authority.

World leaders condemn Taseer's killing

World leaders condemn Taseer's killing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

International diplomats condemned the assassination of Salmaan Taseer, governor of Pakistan's powerful Punjab province and a key aide of President Asif Ali Zardari.

'Great dishonour and shame': Obama on US Capitol riots

'Great dishonour and shame': Obama on US Capitol riots

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

For two months now, a political party and its accompanying media ecosystem has too often been unwilling to tell their followers the truth -- that this was not a particularly close election and that President-elect Biden will be inaugurated on January 20, he said.

No big-ticket deals as Indo-US talks make progress

No big-ticket deals as Indo-US talks make progress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The talks between S M Krishna and Hillary Clinton covered important bilateral issues like Afghanistan, nuclear waiver, defence purchases, terrorism, cyber security and US demands for market access, particularly in insurance and retail trading. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Pak can't keep SNAKES in backyard to attack neighbours: US

Pak can't keep SNAKES in backyard to attack neighbours: US

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday again pressed Pakistan to act against terrorist safe havens, pointing out that militant groups have for long operated with impunity in the country and should not be tolerated.

'Moment of reckoning': Hillary accepts historic presidential nomination

'Moment of reckoning': Hillary accepts historic presidential nomination

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

If elected, Hillary Clinton would become the first women president of the US.

'Pak has no basis for holding up doc who helped nab Osama'

'Pak has no basis for holding up doc who helped nab Osama'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that there is no basis for Pakistan to hold up Dr Shakeel Afridi, who helped the US in nabbing Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader. "I agree that there is no basis for holding Dr Afridi or any of his staff," Clinton said at a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Syrian govt must allow free movement, access: US

Syrian govt must allow free movement, access: US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Condemning the violence against protesters, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked the Syrian government to allow free access and movement, and begin a serious political process.

Concerned US presses China on Tibet

Concerned US presses China on Tibet

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

"We are alarmed by recent incidents in Tibet of young people lighting themselves on fire in desperate acts of protest, as well as the continued house arrest of the Chinese lawyer Chen Guangcheng," Clinton said in her remarks at the East-West Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Images: The conviction of an oil billionaire

Images: The conviction of an oil billionaire

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

The United States has slammed Russia over conviction of jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his associate, saying "selective application" of the law to them will have a "negative impact" on Moscow's reputation.

Stakes are high in Indo-US partnership: Hillary

Stakes are high in Indo-US partnership: Hillary

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna will lead their respective delegations in the Second US-India Strategic Dialogue that will be held in Delhi on Tuesday.

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US President

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US President

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The development brings to an end the legal battle unleashed by President Donald Trump against the elections, which he lost both in terms of the popular vote as well as the majority in the 538-member electoral college.

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Rediff.com3 May 2016

"It was just too much of a coincidence that that house, that unusual-looking house would be built in that community near the military academy, surrounded by retired military professionals, even though, we couldn't prove it," she said.

US asks Iran to return 'lost' drone

US asks Iran to return 'lost' drone

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

The United States has asked Iran to return the drone that Tehran claims was brought down while it was flying over its territory, but expressed doubt that the country would do so. "You know, we submitted a formal request for the return of our lost equipment, as we would in any situation to any government around the world," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. "Given Iran's behaviour to date, we do not expect them to comply," Clinton said.

'President Obama has a very, very, great respect for the prime minister'

'President Obama has a very, very, great respect for the prime minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Obama at the White House on Friday, September 27, former US Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott, the man who set the ball rolling in transforming the United States-India relationship, tells Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa why he believes US-India ties are 'alive and healthy.'

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He, however, said the Russian government sought to interfere in US election process.

US wishes Pak on its I-Day; says 'we are friends'

US wishes Pak on its I-Day; says 'we are friends'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

Greeting people of Pakistan on the occasion of its 64th Independence Day, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the US is a committed partner and friend of Pakistan.

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support of India against China.

Obama's final push for Hillary: She's more qualified than me or Bill for the job

Obama's final push for Hillary: She's more qualified than me or Bill for the job

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

He said Trump is 'temperamentally unfit to be the Commander-in-Chief' and he lacks basic understanding of the world.

How WikiLeaks exposes America's double standards on India's UNSC bid

How WikiLeaks exposes America's double standards on India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

United States' Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described India as a "self-appointed frontrunner" for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat and directed US envoys to seek minute details about Indian diplomats stationed at the United Nations headquarters, according to classified documents released by WikiLeaks on Monday.

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shock move comes days after Comey testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's election meddling and a possible collusion between the country and Trump's campaign.

'Pak creates dissonance as Indo-US ties improve'

'Pak creates dissonance as Indo-US ties improve'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Every time the United States tries to improve its ties with India, it creates a lot of "cognitive dissonance" in Pakistan where the Indo-American relations have become a zero-sum game, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

Rumours of US Vice Prez Biden joining race to White House grow louder

Rumours of US Vice Prez Biden joining race to White House grow louder

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

An American lawmaker has said that Vice President Joe Biden will run for presidency, even as the White House remained tight lipped about it except for saying that an announcement on the decision is coming soon.

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Narayanan said she did not have an opinion about Trump's immigration policies and added that she found out that the ceremony aired during the Republican Convention "only when an excited friend called her later that night and told her she was on television," the report said.

Open embassy doors for right activists: Hillary

Open embassy doors for right activists: Hillary

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

"The US is committed to promoting and defending civil society around the world. And we will continue to remind leaders of their responsibilities to their citizens under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights," Clinton said in a statement issued on the occasion of Human Rights Day on Friday.

US 'regrets' release of documents by WikiLeaks

US 'regrets' release of documents by WikiLeaks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US "deeply regrets" the release of lakhs of confidential documents by WikiLeaks and described it as an attack not only against her country, but the global community.

India-Pakistan talks should continue: Hillary

India-Pakistan talks should continue: Hillary

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on told the Pakistani leadership that the United States wants the continuation of dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad so that the two sides can resolve their outstanding problems amicably, diplomatic sources said on Monday.

Keen on normalising ties with India, Pak tells US

Keen on normalising ties with India, Pak tells US

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Gilani said Pakistan wants "good neighbourly relations with India" and would like both sides to "address all issues and disputes between them peacefully".

Leave Libya as soon as possible, US tells Gaddafi

Leave Libya as soon as possible, US tells Gaddafi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

In a tough message hours after the United Nations slapped 'biting' sanctions on the Libyan regime, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a bellicose Muammar Gaddafi to leave the country and end his regime as soon as possible.

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a trailblazing career starting with an attorney from California, would break another glass ceiling in US politics.

Approve huge aid to Pakistan: Hillary to lawmakers

Approve huge aid to Pakistan: Hillary to lawmakers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Identifying Pakistan as a frontline state along with Afghanistan and Iraq, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday asked American lawmakers to approve the Obama Administration's proposal of $3.2 billion civil and military aid to Islamabad for the fiscal year 2011.

'Time ripe for Obama to back India's UNSC bid'

'Time ripe for Obama to back India's UNSC bid'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

"I believe it would a great thing if the president were to do this during his visit," Karl Inderfurth, professor of international relations at George Washington University, told Rediff India Abroad

Is Hillary planning to run for president in 2016 ?

Is Hillary planning to run for president in 2016 ?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

According to Britain's The Daily Telegraph, former President Bill Clinton has been laying the foundations for the Secretary of State's try in 2016, by campaigning for Democratic politicians who helped his wife Hillary run for the president's office against President Obama two years ago.

Congressman wants USAID chief Rajiv Shah demoted

Congressman wants USAID chief Rajiv Shah demoted

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A powerful Republican Congressman has asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to demote United States Agency for International Development administrator Rajiv Shah, the co-coordinator of the US Government relief operations in Haiti, for not having enough African-American on his staff.