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US for two-state solution to Mid-East conflict

US for "two-state solution" to Mid-East conflict

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

"During the Sharm el-Sheik conference, I emphasised President Obama's and my commitment to working to achieve a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians," Clinton said who is on her first visit to the region in the capacity of Secretary of State.

3 sticky issues that hamper Indo-US ties

3 sticky issues that hamper Indo-US ties

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Hillary Clinton's recent visit notwithstanding, the divergence between the US and India remains as stark as ever.

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.

Pakistan Taliban threatens to attack NATO trucks

Pakistan Taliban threatens to attack NATO trucks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The Pakistani Taliban threatened on Tuesday to attack NATO supply trucks if they tried to resume supplies to troops in Afghanistan. Tahir Ali reports.

President Trump won't 'hurt' Clintons, has an 'open mind' on climate change

President Trump won't 'hurt' Clintons, has an 'open mind' on climate change

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

During the election campaign Trump had said Clinton would be in jail if he won the elections. He now faces the consternation of supporters who took that pledge literally.

Trump won't say if he will accept election results

Trump won't say if he will accept election results

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

"I will keep you in suspense," said the Republican as he refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the third debate against Hillary Clinton.

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.

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.

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.

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Monday took a dig at the tax return expose of her Republican rival Donald Trump by questioning his business credentials.

UN condemns sexual violence in war-zones

UN condemns sexual violence in war-zones

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The United Nations Security Council presided over by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning sexual violence against women in war zones.

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.

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.

Zardari, Khar brief US about film protests, India ties

Zardari, Khar brief US about film protests, India ties

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The improving trade ties between Pakistan and India, terrorism and violent anti-US protests were among a host of issues that President Asif Ali Zardari discussed with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when they met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

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.

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".

'Relationship with India has bipartisan support'

'Relationship with India has bipartisan support'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

The United States' relationship with India has bipartisan support, United S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday.

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.

Obama not yet invited to 'Wedding of the Decade'

Obama not yet invited to 'Wedding of the Decade'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

With just two days to go for Chelsea Clinton's marriage, United States President Barack Obama is yet to receive an invitation to the 'Wedding of the Decade' and may have to learn 'gate-crashing' skills if he wants to make it to the big ticket event in Washington, DC.

US to provide conditional aid to Pakistan

US to provide conditional aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

United States President-elect Barack Obama's Secretary of State designate Senator Hillary Clinton, appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as part of her confirmation process on Tuesday, said that the Obama administration will condition military aid to Pakistan, on its commitment to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism.

'US efforts in Pak vital to success in Afghan'

'US efforts in Pak vital to success in Afghan'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Underlining that the Obama administration has made a 'strategic priority' to strengthen its partnership with Pakistan, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said the US efforts in that country was vital for American success in Afghanistan.

Israel-Palestine leaders begin peace talks in US

Israel-Palestine leaders begin peace talks in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Palestinian and Israeli leaders met in Washington under the United States-brokered direct peace talks after 20 months hiatus, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressing them to forget the long history of failed parleys and overcome "suspicion and skepticism".

Ties with India different from ties with Pak: US

Ties with India different from ties with Pak: US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

On her maiden visit to Pakistan after assuming office, Clinton said the Obama administration believes the most durable possible outcomes of any kind of resolution or normalisation can only come from the two countries themselves.

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, US fortunate to have diplomat of Nirupama Rao's caliber'

'India, US fortunate to have diplomat of Nirupama Rao's caliber'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Both Indians and Americans have to consider themselves fortunate and thankful to have a diplomat of the caliber of Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao posted in Washington and driving the burgeoning United States-India strategic partnership, a senior State Department official has said.

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.

Extremists threat to Pak, other nations: US

Extremists threat to Pak, other nations: US

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today warned that "activities" by extremist elements in Pakistan pose a "direct threat" to government in Islamabad as well as security of America and other nations.

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.

'US deeply committed to boost ties with India'

'US deeply committed to boost ties with India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The post-mortem on the United States-India Strategic Dialogue co-chaired by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna -- which also had the icing on the cake of President Barack Obama attending and delivering remarks at Clinton's reception for Krishna and the Indian delegation at the conclusion of the talks, where he pledged his unequivocal commitment to further US-India ties -- in the eyes of South Asia experts in Washington, DC, was mix

US' goal: Iran must not get nuclear weapons

US' goal: Iran must not get nuclear weapons

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The ultimate goal of the United States and its international partners is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

Is the Obama administration ignoring India?

Is the Obama administration ignoring India?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

India's non-inclusion in United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's first overseas trip to Asia has elicited diametrically opposite views from two South Asia experts. While one argues that China's inclusion in Clinton's itinerary is a clear indication that for the Obama administration New Delhi is not in the same league as Beijing, the other contends that her itineraries are not illustrative of the priorities that the administration attaches to particular countries.

'Deeper ties wit India gives better understanding'

'Deeper ties wit India gives better understanding'

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that deepening of America's relationship with key countries like Russia, China and India gives the US a better understanding and also to its counterparts.

Empowering women in India key goal for US State Dept

Empowering women in India key goal for US State Dept

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Dr Alyssa Ayres, the keynote speaker at the National Federation of Indian American Association's conference on Women's Empowerment, has declared that promoting women's empowerment in India is a key goal of the United States administration, particularly Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

'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.

Indian-American Sabrina Singh named White House Deputy Press Secretary

Indian-American Sabrina Singh named White House Deputy Press Secretary

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Singh was Press Secretary to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the Biden-Harris campaign.

China, US strike 67 agreements during high-level talks

China, US strike 67 agreements during high-level talks

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Notwithstanding the row over a blind Chinese dissident, China and the US have struck 67 agreements during their crucial economic dialogue covering a wide range of issues relating to trade and investment.

US bids farewell to 'gracious' Richard Verma

US bids farewell to 'gracious' Richard Verma

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accorded Richard Verma a rousing farewell at the State Department's ornate Thomas Jefferson Room. He exited after more than two years of serving as her principal Congressional affairs advisor in his capacity of assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs.

Pak not acting against 26/11 culprits: India to US

Pak not acting against 26/11 culprits: India to US

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Voicing India's disappointment over Pakistan not prosecuting perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks, Home Minister P Chidambaram today made it known to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that it expects tangible action on the terror issue.

REWIND: The most dramatic PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

REWIND: The most dramatic PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Rediff.com brings to you a collection of the most dramatic photographs from around the world in the last 24 hours

'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.