U.S. softens approach to Karzai Nov 21, 2009
President Hamid Karzai speaks with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the presidential palace in Kabul on Wednesday ... When a team of senior U.S. officials led by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton entered the presidential palace in Kabul on Wednesday for a dinner meeting, they had little indication of what Afghan President Hamid Karzai planned to discuss, or whether questions about corruption and governance would pitch their host into a foul mood. (MSNBC -- International)
Karzai's promises please Clinton Nov 21, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, attended Thursday's inauguration ... Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that she is pleased by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to have the country's security forces take the lead over the next few years. (CNN)
And a Governor Shall Lead Them Nov 21, 2009
When Hillary Clinton had similar (but better) numbers, Karl Rove argued that it made her a "" national candidate. Palin certainly taps into frustration with the federal government, a frustration that goes beyond the "wing-nut base," as some liberals might like to call it. (Slate)
Is There a Palin Doctrine? Nov 21, 2009
It is amusing to me, however, to witness the witless froth those who hate her can work up--much like the GOP over Hillary Clinton, in years past (and sometimes even now). Watching people come unglued over their political opponents is always entertaining. (Slate)
Pleased to meet you Nov 21, 2009
To help the effort, America s secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, who is travelling with Mr Obama, paid a visit to the half-built pavilion. The leader of America s pavilion committee, Jose Villarreal, introduced her by saying she would personally build the pavilion brick by brick if she had to. (The Economist)
WASHINGTON: The United States is encouraging Pakistan and India to enter into dialogue to address Kashmir and other outstanding disputes but any solution must come from the two countries Nov 21, 2009
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan. Saturday, November 21, 2009. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Obama Seeks to Reset Ties with Karzai Nov 21, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a visit to Afghanistan earlier this week (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus). Video. (CBS News -- US)
Muslim Countries Seek U.N. Ban On Blasphemy Nov 21, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has declared U.S. opposition to measures banning "defamation of religion.". At the State Department last month, she said religious "differences should be met with tolerance, not with the suppression of discourse.". (KWTX.com, TX)
The Afghan Speech Obama Should Give Nov 21, 2009
This evening, after a comprehensive policy review of our options in that region that has involved commanders in the field, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor James Jones, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, top intelligence and State Department officials and key ambassadors, special representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, and experts from inside and outside this administration, I have a very... (CBS News)
Source: Giuliani Leaning Toward Senate Run Nov 21, 2009
Rudy is about as much a right wing nut as Hillary Clinton. You got to love the hypocrisy of all the liberals attacking the Republican party as the party of no, obstructing bipartisanship, then attacking Guliani as a conservative because he is a Repbulican. (CBS News)
* Karzai wants local forces to take over Nov 21, 2009
Nonetheless the Afghan presidents pledges were warmly welcomed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who had flown into the country the previous night. She said she was pleased by Karzais agenda for change, adding: The idea that government officials will have to register their assets, so that any money or other influence can be more easily tracked is a very bold proposal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pak using terror as state policy: PM Nov 21, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US Vice-President Joe Biden will meet the Prime Minister followed by the reception and state dinner thrown by the Obamas at the White House. The Prime Minister will also have separate meetings with US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, Energy Secretary Steven Chu and US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. (India Times)
Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Nov 21, 2009
Guardian America editor Michael Tomasky watches Hillary Clinton sail through her Senate confirmation hearing. . (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
These Men Could Kill SarbOx Nov 21, 2009
Carvin and Francisco are important players in what Hillary Clinton might call the vast right-wing conspiracy. They belong to an informal yet powerful web of conservative judges, lawyers, and veterans of the Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush Administrations that has been decades in the making. (BusinessWeek)
Hillary sets a marker Nov 21, 2009
Hillary Clinton accused the Bush administration yesterday of undermining efforts to curb the spread of weapons of mass destruction by supporting the development of a new generation of nuclear warheads ... Guardian America editor Michael Tomasky watches Hillary Clinton sail through her Senate confirmation hearing. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
US sets marker on Afghan corruption Nov 21, 2009
Mr Gates' comments, at a news conference in Halifax, Canada, echoed remarks by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday. She said the US was working to ensure US funds in Afghanistan were "accounted for and used as intended". (BBC News -- South Asia)
Pakistan wary ofU.S. Afghan war plan Nov 21, 2009
13: Politics Fix: The National Journals Ron Brownstein and Meet the Press moderator David Gregory debate whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton crossed the line by suggesting the Pakistani government knows where top al-Qaida leaders are hiding. Hardball. (MSNBC -- International)
U.S. to hold Karzai to vow to end corruption Nov 21, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled here for the inauguration, one of hundreds of dignitaries at the swearing-in. Her trip appeared meant to both support and admonish Karzai at a time when the Obama administration is formulating not only its overall war strategy but carefully calibrating its dealings with the sometimes-unpredictable 51-year-old leader. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Islamic nations seek treaty to ban blasphemy Nov 21, 2009
"Some claim that the best way to protect the freedom of religion is to implement so-called anti-defamation policies that would restrict freedom of expression and the freedom of religion," Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said. "I strongly disagree.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Honey isn't bringingU.S. foes to the table Nov 21, 2009
From the "we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist" line to the "reset" button Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her Russian counterpart, the president's foreign policy strategy since Day One has hinged on the premise that he's not like the previous guy. Since taking office, in major speeches from Cairo to Strasbourg, the president struck an apologetic tone for the pre-Obama years that was as refreshing to those on the left as it was irritating to those on the right. (NJ.com -- Times)
Coaxing Karzai Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - Will Hillary Clinton's gamble on Karzai pay off ... Will Hillary Clinton's gamble on Karzai pay off ... US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a political survivor who has repeatedly reinvented herself, used her visit to Kabul to appeal to Hamid Karzai - a leader whose image lies in tatters - to seize a window of opportunity and in essence reinvent himself by seriously tackling the corruption that plagues Afghanistan. (BBC News -- Americas)
Afghan leader 'must show results' Nov 20, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised his "positive, comprehensive" remarks but said results were needed. And Nato chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said progress towards "a capable and inclusive administration" was vital both for Afghans and for nations with troops in the country. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Giuliani said to lean toward Senate race Nov 20, 2009
She was appointed this year to fill the unexpired term of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who became secretary of state. Polls also show Giuliani, 65, trailing in a possible matchup with Democrat Andrew Cuomo, the popular attorney general amassing a large campaign fund. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wellsboro vet attends commissioning of new ship (2) Nov 20, 2009
Hillary Clinton, New York Governor David Paterson and high-ranking Navy officers spoke. Feel like you're not getting the whole story. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
White House staying mum on state dinner Nov 20, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton but not former President Bill Clinton will be there, as will Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Energy Secretary Stephen Chu. Although the White House is tightlipped, aides to lawmakers and officials confirm they were among the lucky few who will arrive at the star-studded night. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Business Digest: Sweetbay sponsors children's museum Nov 20, 2009
She has cooked for celebrities such as the Trumps, Brooke Shields, Gweneth Paltrow and Hillary Clinton. For more information call 275-7926, or visit swankylifestyle. (The News-Press -- Business)
Analysis: U.S. works with and around Karzai Nov 20, 2009
"They've done some work on that, but in our view, not nearly enough to demonstrate a seriousness of purpose to tackle corruption," Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told reporters Wednesday during her flight to Kabul for Karzai's inauguration. "We are concerned about corruption and we obviously think it has an impact on the quality and capacity of governing. So we're going to be persistent, asking for the kinds of outcomes that we think reflect that they are serious about this. But I... (MSNBC -- International)
Afghan leader Karzai vows to fight corruption Nov 20, 2009
Addressing endemic official graft in a speech delivered before an audience of visiting foreign ministers, including US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, he said: "Corruption is a dangerous problem.". "We will soon organise a conference in Kabul to organise new and effective ways to combat this problem," said the 51-year-old Karzai, wearing a traditional hat and colourful cape. (Yahoo! Asia News)
U.S. makes debut atwar-crimes court Nov 20, 2009
Great regretRapp's attendance comes after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in August it was a "great regret" the United States was not a full ICC signatory. But Rapp, the former chief prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, said the United States remained concerned about the issue of the crime of aggression since U.S. officials or servicemen and women could risk ICC investigation for their roles in wars due to politically inspired prosecutions. (MSNBC -- International)
It's quiz time! Nov 20, 2009
The UK-US special relationship is pretty special between David Miliband and Hillary Clinton. Who described whom as "vibrant, vital, attractive and smart". (BBC News)
Afghan president sworn in to second 5-year term Nov 20, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and British Foreign Minister David Miliband were among them. Heavily armed soldiers stood beside armored personnel carriers at the gate to the palace. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Scientologists' volcanic reply Nov 20, 2009
A special relationship has developed between the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and her British counterpart, David Miliband. When the Foreign Secretary's name was mentioned while Clinton was being interviewed by US Vogue, she said: ''Oh my god. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bill Clinton to host fund-raiser for Thurbert Baker Nov 20, 2009
Hillary Clinton s bid for president, becoming one of her most prominent backers in Georgia ... Thurbert Baker backed Hillary Clinton ... That was how Roy Barnes, former governor and lifelong Democrat, replied when asked about the presidential contest featuring Republican John McCain and Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ahmadinejad Welcome by Lula May Weaken Trust in Brazil as It Expands Trade Nov 20, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in May called Irans inroads in Latin America disturbing. A State Department spokesman today said in an e-mailed statement that the U.S. hopes Brazil will encourage Iran to regain the trust of the international community by fulfilling its obligations. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Taming the mafia state Nov 20, 2009
Visiting Kabul for the inauguration, Hillary Clinton, America s secretary of state, said Mr Karzai had a window of opportunity to show tangible results. American officials say he has just six months to tackle what one calls Afghanistan s mafia state. (The Economist)
Winchester's GINN FIELD: This Old Playground Nov 20, 2009
Volunteering on the project gave Toth an opportunity to collaborate with talented Winchester neighbors including Richard Howard, a photographer whose subjects have included Norm Abrams and Hillary Clinton, and who shot photos for the committee s brochures. Howard and his wife, Brett Cook, have been in Winchester since 1992 and have fond memories of spending time at Ginn with their two children now in college and high school. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
News Stories Nov 20, 2009
Hillary Rodham Clinton Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Obama-Clinton Foreign Policy: Act One Nov 20, 2009
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ... In a surprise move the new president asked his political rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, to be his secretary of state ... In her first ten months in office Hillary Rodham Clinton has been speed dating her way from one foreign capital to another. (CBS News)
Obama's Trip Lacked Notable Achievements Nov 20, 2009
In addition, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Afghanistan for President Karzai's inauguration. CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst Pam Falk discusses the trips. (CBS News)
Hillary sets a marker Nov 20, 2009
Hillary Clinton accused the Bush administration yesterday of undermining efforts to curb the spread of weapons of mass destruction by supporting the development of a new generation of nuclear warheads ... Guardian America editor Michael Tomasky watches Hillary Clinton sail through her Senate confirmation hearing. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Clintons cancel DNC book signing Nov 20, 2009
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, have canceled plans for a signing party for their books during the Democratic National Convention in July, amid concern that too much attention to Bill Clinton's upcoming memoirs will draw the media spotlight away from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry. My Life," Clinton's 957-page autobiography, will appear in stores on June 22, with 1.5 million copies printed. Representatives of the Clintons... (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Karzai sets ambitious, reassuring goals in inaugural Nov 20, 2009
Above all, his address seemed aimed at the United States and other Western allies, whose representatives, including US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, were among an audience of about 800 that also included government officials, military officers, and tribal leaders. Seeking to placate his international backers, Karzai touched on almost every major point that the Americans and other Western countries have pressed him to address in recent months. (Boston Globe)
Both haves and have-nots as state dinner invitations sent Nov 20, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, but not President Clinton, will be there, as will Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Energy Secretary Stephen Chu. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi snagged an invitation. (Boston Globe)
Lipstick on a rogue Nov 20, 2009
Remember back in the 1990s when Hillary Clinton described herself as the Rorschach test for how people felt about the women s movement. Palin has become the latest test for shifting common ground and fault lines between sisterhood and sibling rivalry. (Boston Globe)
Tax offers Pakistanescape from poverty Nov 20, 2009
Pakistanis were thrilled to hear United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her recent visit chiding the Asian country's business elite for their tax-shy habits. During her October 28-30 visit, she met business leaders in Lahore, capital of the Punjab, Pakistan's most populous and most prosperous province, for plain talk. (Asia Times Online)
Karzai's inauguration and Obama's demand for action on corruption Nov 20, 2009
But then, after the swearing-in, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton asked him to make these units "credible" with "follow through." And the US ambassador to Kabul, Karl Eikenberry, said "deeds are required.". One deed in high demand is the appointment of "clean" cabinet officials and others by Karzai, down to the provincial level. (Christian Science Monitor)
Top EU posts bring mixed response Nov 20, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the appointments were a "milestone for Europe and for its role in the world". She said she was looking forward to working closely with Mr Van Rompuy and Baroness Ashton on issues of mutual concern, including the Iranian nuclear debate, achieving stability in Afghanistan and promoting a peace agreement in the Middle East. (BBC News -- Europe)
Polishing the Palin Mettle Nov 20, 2009
Sarah Palin arouses venom from the left like Hillary Clinton from the right. On the day after her Oprah interview, Richard Cohen in The Washington Post said it was time for "Palintolgy," punning ungallantly on the study of fossils. (Townhall.com)
Karzai sworn in as Afghan president for 2nd term Nov 20, 2009
Afghanistan's Chief Justice Abdul Salam Azimi administered the swearing-in ceremony at the fortified Presidential Palace attended by hundreds of Afghan and foreign guests including Pakistani President Asif Ali Zaradari, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and foreign ministers from Russia, Turkey, France, Turkmenistan and some other nations. Editor: Liu. (Xinhuanet, China)
Two tough challenges wrestling Karzai's new administration Nov 20, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, whose government is the major backer of Afghan administration, asked President Karzai Wednesday before attending his oath taking ceremony to end corruption ... "The government of Afghanistan is committed to ending the culture of impunity and to bringing to justice those involved in corruption and abusing public property," he told an audience of hundreds of Afghan and international guests including Hillary Clinton attending the oath taking ceremony. (Xinhuanet, China)
Death toll from a suicide bombing in west Afghanistan's Farah province Friday morning rose to 13 with 47 others wounded, said provincial governor Rohul Amin.• Roadside bomb kills 3 civilians, wound 3 in E Afghanistan Nov 20, 2009
The incident occurred one day after the swearing-in ceremony of incumbent President Hamid Karzai for his second five-year term in capital Kabul which was attended by VIPs including Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Taliban insurgents fighting Afghan government often planted mines on roads to target Afghan, U.S. and NATO troops. (Xinhuanet, China)
Political Grapevine Nov 20, 2009
Is Hillary Clinton happy in her role. North Korean nukes. (Fox News)
Afghanistan's Karzai under pressure to deliver on promises Nov 20, 2009
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Obama names envoys to Singapore, Philippines Nov 20, 2009
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Karzai under pressure Nov 20, 2009
Karzai won plaudits for his inauguration speech on Thursday from Western officials including US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said it was an "important new starting point" as the US-led war stretches into its ninth year. But he will face his first hurdle within weeks, with the international community and disillusioned Afghans keenly awaiting his cabinet line-up as a sign of his commitment to change. (iAfrica.com)
EU picks first president Nov 20, 2009
In a separate statement, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hailed the appointments as "a milestone for Europe and for its role in the world," and described Ashton as "my new counterpart.". "I look forward to working closely with them to strengthen and broaden our partnership from achieving stability in Afghanistan to securing Iranian compliance with its nonproliferation obligations and promoting a comprehensive peace in the Middle East, among many other shared objectives," the top US diplomat... (iAfrica.com)
Obama rewards big donors with plum jobs overseas... Nov 20, 2009
Barack Obama rewards big donors with plum jobs overseas - Jeanne Cummings - POLITICO.com. Barack Obama rewards big donors with plum jobs overseas. (The Drudge Report)
Governor's blindness now fodder for jokes Nov 20, 2009
He also was condemned for what was widely viewed as crass treatment of Caroline Kennedy, a member of the politically royal clan who was a contender for the New York U.S. Senate seat Hillary Clinton left to become secretary of state. Paterson at first supported Kennedy, but his staff planted disparaging stories about her after she withdrew her nomination. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Sources: Giuliani leaning toward run for US Senate Nov 20, 2009
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Motorbike bomber kills 12 in Afghan town Nov 20, 2009
Karzai won plaudits for his inauguration speech on Thursday from Western officials including US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said it was an "important new starting point" as the US-led war stretches into its ninth year. His Western backers, frustrated after pouring more than 100,000 troops and billions of US dollars of aid into Afghanistan with little in return, have demanded strong action from Karzai, whose reputation has been tarnished by his fraud-ridden re-election and rampant... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama signals an endgame in Afghan war Nov 20, 2009
Mr Obama sent the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, to Kabul to press Mr Karzai to deliver ''measurable results'' on governance and corruption. Mrs Clinton reportedly warned Mr Karzai privately that future civilian aid would depend in part on how his government performed in areas such as developing an effective army and curbing cronyism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Karzai promises to take graft and drugs seriously Nov 20, 2009
The ceremony took place in the fortress-like presidential palace before Afghan and foreign dignitaries, including the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton; the Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari; and the British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband. Australia was represented by its special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ric Smith, and its ambassador, Martin Quinn. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Analysis: Karzai's 'new season' Nov 20, 2009
In the hall where the ceremony took place, there was a sea of Afghan dignitaries as well as Western officials - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, and the British, French and Russian foreign ministers. President Karzai knows he must balance all their demands. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Clinton: U.S. will hold Karzai to promises of reform Nov 20, 2009
KABUL (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton lauded the newly sworn-in Afghan president for outlining a plan to crack down on corruption in his inaugural speech Thursday, but warned that Washington and the international community would hold him to his promises ... U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is encouraged by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to battle corruption and get his security forces sufficiently trained to take the lead within five years. (Florida Today)
ANALYSIS - Obama walks tricky line on Afghan 'exit strategy' Nov 20, 2009
"Our civilian effort will remain long after our security effort has concluded," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Kabul on Thursday after attending Karzai's inauguration. "The road ahead is fraught with challenges and imperfect choices. Setbacks are inevitable, and we have to be realistic about what we can accomplish. But we are also clear-eyed about the stakes.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
