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African-American leader flays Bill Clinton remarks

African-American leader flays Bill Clinton remarks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

In an interview with the New York Times, the third ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives James E Clyburn described the former president's remarks as "bizarre" conduct and said African-American people were incensed over the comments.

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Bill Clinton's address had lessons for both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, says T N Ninan

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Professor Yunus is in New York, accompanied by young Bangladeshis who led the student uprising against Hasina, and the bon homie he shared with two US presidents, current and past, will add masala to the conspiracy theorists.

Monica Lewinsky's lingerie, letters from Bill Clinton go on sale

Monica Lewinsky's lingerie, letters from Bill Clinton go on sale

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Personal items, including a negligee, once owned by White House intern Monica Lewinsky and obtained during a federal investigation into her affair with former United States President Bill Clinton are being auctioned off by the Nate D Sanders auction house.

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

Yunus introduces student activist as 'brains' behind Hasina's ouster

Yunus introduces student activist as 'brains' behind Hasina's ouster

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus introduced to an American audience in New York the "brains" behind the "meticulously designed" protests that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina from power.

Bill Clinton pays surprise visit to North Korea

Bill Clinton pays surprise visit to North Korea

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Former US President Bill Clinton is in North Korean capital Pyongyang to negotiate the release of two American television journalists who were sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for illegally entering North Korea.

What Bill Clinton says about Indo-Pak ties

What Bill Clinton says about Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Improving relationship with Pakistan is key to India overtaking China and 'revolutionising' the 21st century to emerge as a global power, former United States President Bill Clinton has said.

What the new book on Bill Clinton reveals

What the new book on Bill Clinton reveals

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

In the event of Indo-Pak nuclear war, India will emerge as the ultimate winner after wiping off Pakistan, but lose up to 500 million of its own people, a book on former United States President Bill Clinton's presidential years has claimed.

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.

Would do whatever I am asked: Bill Clinton

Would do whatever I am asked: Bill Clinton

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Bill Clinton, who could return to the White House as the "First Spouse", has said he would do whatever he would be asked to do if his wife Hillary is elected as the President of the United States. "If she is elected, I will do whatever I am asked to do," Clinton said delivering the inaugural keynote address at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bill Clinton joins US bid to host World Cup

Bill Clinton joins US bid to host World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Former US President Bill Clinton has joined a US bid to host the football World Cup in 2018 or 2022 and said on Monday that winning the campaign would give the United States a much needed economic boost. According to Clinton, a major benefit to the country's bid is that all US host cities already have existing stadium and transportation infrastructure necessary to host games.

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.

Would our leaders have done what Bill Clinton did?

Would our leaders have done what Bill Clinton did?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Would any former prime minister have travelled to a rogue country to negotiate for the freedom of just two of its imprisoned citizens?

Bill Clinton to speak at PanIIT global meet

Bill Clinton to speak at PanIIT global meet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

He will speak to attendees about innovative ways to address challenges and opportunities in the critical areas of education, energy and climate change.

Bill Clinton: I'm still in love with India

Bill Clinton: I'm still in love with India

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Former US President Bill Clinton spoke at the American Indian Foundation Gala.

Bill Clinton wins a Grammy for his tale

Bill Clinton wins a Grammy for his tale

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

He shared the Grammy for 'Best Spoken Word Album for Children' with another former world leader, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, and actress Sophia Loren.

Oprah and Bill Clinton to hit the campaign trail

Oprah and Bill Clinton to hit the campaign trail

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

While the charismatic Bill Clinton has often turned out in support for his wife, this is the first time that talk show host Oprah Winfrey will campaign for a presidential hopeful.

New book claims Israel tried to blackmail Bill Clinton

New book claims Israel tried to blackmail Bill Clinton

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A new tell-all book has claimed that former United States president Bill Clinton's steamy phone sex with Monica Lewinsky was listened in by British spooks and was also used for blackmail by Israel.

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has once again courted controversy as it released heavily redacted files from its 2001 investigation of President Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich, just one week from election day.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

Hope I would've made the same call on Laden: Bill Clinton

Hope I would've made the same call on Laden: Bill Clinton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

To bolster United States President Barack Obama's image ahead of Presidential election, the Obama Campaign has come up with a video featuring former President Bill Clinton praising Obama's handling of the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound last year.

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social platform, Trump said, "It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," CNN reported.

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.

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visits the White House on Wednesday, it will be his first encounter with an American president since that turbulent meeting with Bill Clinton when the Kargil war was raging 14 years ago.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by Gen Pervez Musharraf.

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visits the White House on Wednesday, it will be his first encounter with an American president since that turbulent meeting with Bill Clinton when the Kargil war was raging 14 years ago.

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The United States of America sought Pakistan's help in 1998 to prevent Osama bin Laden from launching an Al Qaeda attack against it, with then President Bill Clinton asking Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to personally use his influence to prevail over the Taliban in averting the imminent strike.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Monica Lewinsky's tell-it-all on affair with Bill Clinton

Monica Lewinsky's tell-it-all on affair with Bill Clinton

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has broken her silence on her 1990s affair with then United States president Bill Clinton, saying he took advantage of her even though it was a "consensual relationship".

How Many Indians In This Photo?

How Many Indians In This Photo?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The British and Irish prime ministers assemble with a former American president at an event in Belfast marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Champai Soren: Puppet Or Puppeteer?

Champai Soren: Puppet Or Puppeteer?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Pressure from the Soren clan is only one of the challenges Champai faces as he readies himself to helm the predominantly tribal state.

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Sharif, 73, returned home on a special flight from Dubai, ending a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.