Mitt Romney clinches Republican nomination
May 30th, 2012 - 10:21 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 30 (IANS) Mitt Romney created history as he finally clinched the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in November, becoming the first Mormon nominee from ... Read more...
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Three wins tighten Romney grip on Republican ticket
April 4th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 4 (IANS) With decisive victories in Republican presidential primaries in three states, frontrunner Mitt Romney virtually assured himself of the party nomination to challenge President Barack Obama ... Read more...
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Not running for president, Hilary Clinton reiterates
October 17th, 2011 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reiterated Monday that she would not run for president again, but would turn to a life of writing and ... Read more...
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Former US senator indicted
June 4th, 2011 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 4 (IANS/EFE) Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards was indicted Friday on charges that money donated to his failed campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination was used ... Read more...
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US Democrat Geraldine passes away, aged 75
March 27th, 2011 - 7:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 27 (IANS) US Democratic politician Geraldine A. Ferraro died Saturday at the age of 75, having fought blood cancer for many years.
She was the first female ... Read more...
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No more government jobs for Hillary Clinton (Lead)
March 17th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 17 (IANS) Hillary Clinton has made it clear that she doesn't want to be president, vice president, defence secretary or remain secretary of state if President ... Read more...
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Clinton won’t stay on even if Obama gets second term
March 17th, 2011 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 17 (IANS/EFE) Hillary Clinton does not plan to remain as US secretary of state if President Barack Obama wins a second term in 2012 and has "no ... Read more...
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Elizabeth Edwards succumbs to breast cancer at 61
December 8th, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 8 (ANI): Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former senator and vice presidential candidate John Edwards, has succumbed to breast cancer that she had been fighting for many years.According ... Read more...
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This is my last government job: Hillary Clinton
December 4th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) Hillary Clinton, who has been insisting amid unending speculation that she would not run for president again, is now saying that being secretary of state ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton rules out ever running again for US President
November 22nd, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that she is not interested in contesting for presidential elections in 2012 or ever again."I am very happy doing ... Read more...
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John Edwards to marry mistress Rielle Hunter?
February 15th, 2010 - 1:41 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hillsborough, Feb 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There are unconfirmed reports that the former Presidential candidate John Edwards is engaged to his mistress Rielle Hunter. Just a fortnight earlier, John Edwards had admitted ... Read more...
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John Edwards admits that he fathered Rielle Hunter’s daughter
January 21st, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former US Senator John Edwards of North Carolina has revealed that he fathered a daughter with his mistress Rielle Hunter. "I will do everything in my ... Read more...
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Expert predicts Obama’s assassination, military dictatorship in US
September 30th, 2009 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep. 30 (ANI): Well known American essayist and intellectual Gore Vidal has predicted that President Barack Obama will soon glide the US towards a military dictatorship and may be assassinated ... Read more...
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Kennedy’s death brings end to historic chapter: Obama
August 26th, 2009 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 26 (DPA) US President Barack Obama, whose race for his Democratic Party's nomination last year got a big boost from senator Edward Kennedy's endorsement, early Wednesday paid tribute to ... Read more...
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Biden may aspire to be US president in 2016
August 20th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug.20 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden has proven his mettle within the Obama administration, and according to an article in the Los Angeles Times, he may be setting his sights ... Read more...
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Special Olympics founder, Eunice Shriver very ill
August 11th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 11 (DPA) Eunice Shriver, the Kennedy sister who started a world movement for rights of the mentally handicapped, has suffered a setback since her hospitalization over the weekend.
CNN International ... Read more...
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Obama and Bill brought ‘enormous intelligence’ to White House: Hillary Clinton
August 10th, 2009 - 11:10 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Both President Barack Obama and former president Bill Clinton brought "just enormous intelligence" to the nation's top job, says the US Secretary of State Hillary ... Read more...
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Rumors of rift between Obama, Clinton silly: White House
July 18th, 2009 - 3:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): The White House is tired of seeing stories that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are not getting along."The notion that there's some rift or disagreement is nothing ... Read more...
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Obama names agriculture, interior ministers
December 18th, 2008 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 18 (DPA) President-elect Barack Obama has named his cabinet picks for the agriculture and interior departments, who will lead an effort over the coming years to use domestic resources to ... Read more...
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Obama turns to Hillary Clinton to renew American diplomacy
December 2nd, 2008 - 10:27 am ICT by IANS
Chicago, Dec 2 (IANS) US President-elect Barack Obama has named Hillary Clinton, his rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, as secretary of sate, calling her an "American of tremendous stature who will ... Read more...
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Obama assures India of steadfast support in fighting terror (Lead, changing dateline)
December 2nd, 2008 - 1:24 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) Asserting that sovereign nations have a right to protect themselves, US President-elect Barack Obama Monday assured India that he was absolutely committed to remove the threat of terrorism ... Read more...
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Obama names Clinton Secretary of State, keeps Gates at defence (Second Lead)
December 2nd, 2008 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) US President-elect Barack Obama named Hillary Clinton, his rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, as Secretary of State and asked Defence Secretary Robert Gates to stay on in ... Read more...
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Obama names Clinton, Gates to key posts (Lead)
December 1st, 2008 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (DPA) US President-elect Barack Obama Monday nominated Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State and announced he would keep Defence Secretary Robert Gates in his current job in widely expected ... Read more...
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Obama to nominate Clinton as Secretary of State today
December 1st, 2008 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Chicago, Dec.1 (ANI): U.S. President-elect Barack Obama plans to announce Hillary Clinton, the New York senator and former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, as the countrys next Secretary of State ... Read more...
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Obama expected to name Hillary Clinton as secretary of state
December 1st, 2008 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) US President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name Hillary Clinton, his one time rival for Democratic presidential nomination, as secretary of state as he unveils his full national ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton wrapping up campaign sale
November 22nd, 2008 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov.22 (ANI): Hillary Rodham Clintons presidential campaign is wrapping up a fire sale of sorts, in which it dispensed computers, servers, desks and most other office fixtures not bolted down ... Read more...
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Clinton likely to accept Secretary of State’s post: Fox News
November 22nd, 2008 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) Hillary Clinton is likely to accept the post of Secretary of State in the Barak Obama administration, Fox News reported Saturday.It said a formal announcement was planned after ... Read more...
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Obama taps Geithner for Treasury, Richardson for Commerce
November 22nd, 2008 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Chicago, Nov.22 (ANI): US President-elect Barack Obama has reportedly zeroed in on his picks for Treasury and Commerce secretaries.
According to Fox News, Obama will nominate Tim Geithner, the president of the ... Read more...
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Hillary accepts Secretary of State post in Obama Administration
November 22nd, 2008 - 11:27 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): New York Senator Hillary Clinton has accepted President-elect Barack Obamas offer of the job of secretary of state.Hillary is expected to accept the position of secretary ... Read more...
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Clinton to accept job of US secretary of state
November 22nd, 2008 - 5:11 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (DPA) Hillary Clinton has decided to accept the job of secretary of state in US president-elect Barack Obama's administration, the New York Times reported Friday on its website.Clinton has ... Read more...
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Obama’s economic, foreign policy teams taking shape
November 22nd, 2008 - 5:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (DPA) US President-elect Barack Obama has already settled on much of his economic and foreign policy team, including Hillary Clinton for secretary of state and New York Federal Reserve ... Read more...
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Is Hillary being considered for Secretary of State role?
November 14th, 2008 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 14 (ANI): New York Senator Hillary Clinton is being considered to serve as Secretary of State in the President elect Barack Obamas Administration, according to reports.Two unnamed advisers ... Read more...
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Hillary has zero interest in trading Senate seat for a job in Obama Administration
November 5th, 2008 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 5 (ANI): Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has said she has zero interest in trading her Senate seat for a high-profile job in an Obama Administration, but that hasnt ... Read more...
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Highlights of Obama’s life and times
November 5th, 2008 - 11:28 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Here are the highlights of US president elect Barack Obama's life and career:Born: Aug 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii.Parentage: Father Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a Luo from Nyang'oma ... Read more...
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Obama overwhelmingly popular among Chinese people
October 23rd, 2008 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama may be leading the US presidential race against John McCain by only about 10 percent in his country, but enjoys a much ... Read more...
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