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Clinton seeks conditional talks with the Taliban

Clinton seeks conditional talks with the Taliban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Reflecting a subtle change in America's stance towards the Taliban, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the US is 'willing to work' with the militant group if it renounces its ties with the Al Qaeda and commits itself to the constitution of Afghanistan. "Under certain circumstances, we do," Clinton told a Russian news channel during an interview, responding to a question on whether she accepts the idea of working with the Taliban.

US will push Pak for Saeed's conviction: Clinton

US will push Pak for Saeed's conviction: Clinton

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The United States would push Pakistan for securing the conviction of Hafiz Saeed, the Mumbai attack mastermind, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday, adding that country has not done as much as US and India wanted it to fight terrorism.

US would maintain its nuclear arsenal: Clinton

US would maintain its nuclear arsenal: Clinton

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Even as the Obama administration has started pushing for the ambitious goal of complete elimination of nuclear weapons, United States' Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the US would maintain its nuclear deterrence.

Obama on Hillary Clinton: I'm going to miss her

Obama on Hillary Clinton: I'm going to miss her

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

United States Barack Obama heaped praise on his outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the latter reciprocated generously as the rivals-turned-allies appeared for a rare joint interview, but none of them added any fodder to the talk over Clinton's future political ambitions.

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.

Hillary Clinton to visit India early next month

Hillary Clinton to visit India early next month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit India early next month as part of a three-nation Asia tour to consult with the Indian leadership on key regional and global issues including Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and Myanmar.

Bill Clinton lied under oath, says Lewinsky

Bill Clinton lied under oath, says Lewinsky

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

More than eleven years after their affair rocked America, former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has claimed the then United States President Bill Clinton lied under oath when he described their romantic encounters during his impeachment trial, according to a new book

Clinton to testify on Benghazi consulate attack on Jan 22

Clinton to testify on Benghazi consulate attack on Jan 22

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify before key Congressional committees on January 22, on the deadly militant attack on a US Consulate in Benghazi, in which the US Ambassador to Libya and three other American were killed.

'Clinton will visit Pakistan as a friend'

'Clinton will visit Pakistan as a friend'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Terming United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's forthcoming visit to Pakistan as a 'people-to-people trip', Obama administration's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke has said that Clinton's trip to the troubled nation would be one the most important foreign visits of the top American diplomat.

India, Bangladesh very important partners of US: Clinton

India, Bangladesh very important partners of US: Clinton

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Describing India and Bangladesh as very important partners of the United States, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton on Saturday said America wants to see the two nations as leaders in many fronts in the international arena.

Hillary Clinton to charge Rs 1.08 cr per speech

Hillary Clinton to charge Rs 1.08 cr per speech

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Hillary Clinton has signed up for speaking circuit and will charge a whopping $200,000 (Rs Rs 1.0894 crore) per appearance, an amount more than her annual salaray as the United States secretary of state.

Pakistan briefs Clinton on 26/11 probe

Pakistan briefs Clinton on 26/11 probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday briefed United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Pakistan's investigation into the Mumbai terror attacks and the trial of suspects linked to the incident.

Clinton phones Zardari ahead of India visit

Clinton phones Zardari ahead of India visit

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Ahead of her visit to India, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has assured Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari of America's continued support for the democratic government in Islamabad. In a telephone call to Zardari late on Thursday night from Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, Clinton said the US will continue to rally the world to support the government and people of Pakistan.

US not satisfied with Pakistan, says Clinton

US not satisfied with Pakistan, says Clinton

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Noting that the Al Qaeda and the Taliban have now large presence in Pakistan, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday said that in the last nine months Islamabad has increased its commitment in the fight against terrorism, but the Obama administration is not "satisfied."

'Hillary Clinton was advised to take action against Pak army leaders'

'Hillary Clinton was advised to take action against Pak army leaders'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Hillary Clinton was advised to quietly take action against Pakistani military leaders who gave support to Al Qaeda and its affiliates, an email sent to her when she was secretary of state shows.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

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.

ISI sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says Clinton email

ISI sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says Clinton email

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Top Taliban leader Mullah Omar was sheltered by Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services intelligence after the outfit's leadership fled from Afghanistan in 2001, according to an email received by former secretary of state Hillary Clinton during her tenure.

US to prevent Iran acquiring nukes: Clinton

US to prevent Iran acquiring nukes: Clinton

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said on Wednesday that Washington would do "everything it could" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, even as Obama Administration aims at political engagement with Tehran.

Clinton to visit Myanmar amid 'flickers of progress'

Clinton to visit Myanmar amid 'flickers of progress'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

United States President Barack Obama said on Friday that Hillary Clinton would travel to Myanmar, the first trip to the country by a US secretary of state for 50 years, to hold talks with the government and the pro-democracy leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi, a day after the American president held a first-ever conversation with the freedom icon.

Pak must take steps to ensure aid: Clinton

Pak must take steps to ensure aid: Clinton

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Pakistan must take certain steps which the United States administration has often "outlined" to ensure the delivery of American military assistance to Islamabad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. "The government of Pakistan must take certain steps, and we have outlined those steps on more than one occasion, to ensure that we can deliver all the military assistance that the United States has discussed with Pakistan," Clinton told reporters.

Sanders vows to help Clinton beat Trump; keeps campaign alive

Sanders vows to help Clinton beat Trump; keeps campaign alive

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Bernie Sanders has vowed to work with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to defeat Republican Donald Trump in the November polls, but declined to bow out of his race to the White House.

A Q Khan world's greatest proliferator: Clinton

A Q Khan world's greatest proliferator: Clinton

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Pakistan's rogue nuclear scientist A Q Khan is world's greatest proliferator, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today.

Clinton the best ever US Secretary of State: Obama

Clinton the best ever US Secretary of State: Obama

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

There is a growing bipartisan consensus that Hillary Clinton is the best ever Secretary of State, US President Barack Obama has said.

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.

Afghan, Pak, Nukes on Clinton's Japan agenda

Afghan, Pak, Nukes on Clinton's Japan agenda

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

On her first trip to Asia as US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that the issue of nuclear proliferation and the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan are on her agenda in her talks with Japanese leaders.

Trump courts black voters; calls Clinton a 'bigot', promises tougher policing

Trump courts black voters; calls Clinton a 'bigot', promises tougher policing

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

He vowed to restore law and order, only days after a fatal police shooting of a black man sparked more street violence.

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 takes on Trump, says he is unfit to be US president

Clinton takes on Trump, says he is unfit to be US president

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

She warned that Trump is not fit to have his finger on America's nuclear trigger.

Indian EVMs impress Hillary Clinton

Indian EVMs impress Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

The opposition parties might be raising questions over electronic voting machines of India, but the Electronic Voting machiness and credible electoral system have impressed the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.

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.

US prez polls: Clinton craze bodes well for Obamania

US prez polls: Clinton craze bodes well for Obamania

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Barack Obama is the "only right person" for America, said former president Bill Clinton as he endorsed his defence policy and touted his job record. Bikash Mohapatra reports from St Petersburg

Take decisive steps against terror: Clinton to Pak

Take decisive steps against terror: Clinton to Pak

Rediff.com27 May 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday arrived in Pakistan on a surprise visit amid severe strains in bilateral ties following the American raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden earlier this month.

Candid PHOTOS: Hillary'ious' Clinton at work

Candid PHOTOS: Hillary'ious' Clinton at work

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Rediff.com looks back at some of the candid moments from Hillary Clinton's tenure as US Secretary of State.

'Look East' policy brings India into Asia Pacific: Clinton

'Look East' policy brings India into Asia Pacific: Clinton

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The United States today is stronger at home and more respected in the world, Hillary Clinton has said in her last foreign policy speech as the secretary of state.

Osama's death does not end war: Hilary Clinton

Osama's death does not end war: Hilary Clinton

Rediff.com2 May 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday said that the killing of Osama bin Laden did not end the war on terror and used the occasion to warn the Taliban to detach itself from Al Qaeda and join a peaceful political process in Afghanistan.

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Former American President Bill Clinton will be among those giving a eulogy for Muhammad Ali at an interfaith service in the boxer's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, the family announced.