Hillary Clinton

Hillary says Pakistan, Afghanistan will be Obama’s highest priority

Hillary says Pakistan, Afghanistan will be Obama’s highest priorityWashington, Jan 14 : US Secretary of State-designate Hillary Rodham Clinton told her confirmation hearing that fighting terrorism in Pakistan and Afghanistan would be the highest priority of the Obama Administration.

"It is imperative that we work with our friends in both Pakistan and Afghanistan" to defeat terrorists in that region, she told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

ROUNDUP:Clinton seeks "smart power" in tackling international problems

Clinton seeks "smart power" in tackling international problemsWashington  - US secretary of state-designate Hillary Clinton said Tuesday the incoming Obama administration will employ "smart power" to pursue US objectives in the world like resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and curtailing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during her confirmation hearing, Clinton said the United States must use its diplomatic, economic and military power to promote international security and tackle challenges abroad.

Clinton affirms commitment to resolving Mideast conflict

Clinton affirms commitment to resolving Mideast conflict Washington  - US secretary of state-designate Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that the Obama administration will put "every effort" forward to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Speaking before a Senate panel during her confirmation hearing, Clinton said she and president-elect Barack Obama are "deeply sympathetic to Israel's desire to defend itself" against rocket attacks by Hamas.

Poll says Caroline Kennedy not a good choice for Hillary Clinton''s vacant Senate seat

Poll says Caroline Kennedy not a good choice for Hillary Clinton''s vacant Senate seatNew York, Jan. 7 : A newly-released poll has warned that New York Governor David Paterson would be wise not to consider appointing Caroline Kennedy to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat.

The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling, suggests that Republicans would have a credible chance to win the New York Senate seat if Kennedy is appointed.

Kennedy leads Republican congressman Peter King by only two points, 46 to 44 percent, in a hypothetical match-up, reports Politico.

Obama, Clinton remain guarded on Gaza conflict

Obama, Clinton remain guarded on Gaza conflictWashington, Jan. 6 : U. S. President-elect Barack Obama and incoming Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton are not letting either the Palestinians or the Israelis know what the American foreign policy vis-a-vis the Middle East will be after January 20 this year.

According to the New York Daily News, that uncertainty may have spurred Israel''s decision to strike at the Hamas before Obama takes office.

Bon Jovi to spearhead fundraiser to help beat Hillary Clinton’s debt woes

Bon Jovi to spearhead fundraiser to help beat Hillary Clinton’s debt woesWashington, Jan 5 : Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is all set to spearhead a fundraiser to help relieve Hillary Clinton''s debt after her presidential election campaign went awry.

According to reports, Clinton''s campaign debt stands at 6.3 million dollars.

Bon Jovi is said to have initiated a fundraiser aimed at raising cash to settle Clinton''s debt,

The `It's my life' hitmaker will perform in a show on January 15 in Los Angeles, reports Conactmusic.

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