President Obama's new ambassador to the UK arrives in LondonAugust 17th, 2009 US ambassador to UK arrives in LondonLONDON — The U.S. Embassy in London says the new U.S.
Gates to examine role of US troops in IraqJuly 28th, 2009 BAGHDAD - US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates arrived in Iraq Tuesday on an unannounced visit to examine the future role of the US military in Iraq. According to Iraqi government sources, Gates met with Iraqi and US security and military commanders at the US military base of Talil, near the southern Iraqi city of al-Nasseriya in the afternoon.
Secretary of State Clinton visits Baghdad and says Iraq on right track despite recent violenceApril 25th, 2009 In Iraq, Clinton says country on right trackBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Saturday that this week's deadly suicide bombings in Iraq are a sign that extremists are afraid the Iraqi government is succeeding.
Clinton visits Baghdad, says Iraq on right track despite recent violenceApril 25th, 2009 Clinton says Iraq on right trackBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Saturday that this week's deadly suicide bombings in Iraq are a sign that extremists are afraid the Iraqi government is succeeding.
Secretary of State Clinton, in Baghdad, says Iraq on right track despite recent violenceApril 25th, 2009 In Baghdad, Clinton says Iraq on right trackBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Saturday that this week's deadly suicide bombings in Iraq are a sign that extremists are afraid the Iraqi government is succeeding.
Clinton assures Iraqis of US support despite withdrawalApril 25th, 2009 BAGHDAD - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton assured Iraqis Saturday that America would continue to support them even as it withdrew combat troops. 'Our strategy working with you may be a new phase, but I pledge our full and continuing commitment to Iraq and the Iraqi people,' Clinton said in a press conference with her Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari, at the end of her one-day unannounced visit.
Obama leaves Iraq after brief visitApril 8th, 2009 BAGHDAD - US President Barack Obama left Baghdad after a brief, previously unannounced visit to Baghdad late Tuesday evening. Obama had spent some four hours in Baghdad, meeting with US forces while also holding talks with Iraqi leaders, including President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Obama arrives in Iraq on a surprise visitApril 7th, 2009 BAGHDAD - US President Barack Obama landed in Baghdad Tuesday on a previously unannounced visit. His plane arrived from Istanbul, where Obama had ended a tour of European countries.
Hillary Clinton to visit India at some pointMarch 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be going to India at some point, but it's not clear whether the visit would be before or after the Indian general election next month. 'At some point Clinton will be going to India, but there isn't any plan at this moment of her travel,' State Department spokesman Robert Wood said Tuesday briefing reporters about Clinton's meeting Monday with visiting Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in ChinaFebruary 21st, 2009 BEIJING - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived here Friday evening on her first visit to China since she took office. Clinton was greeted by Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Jieyi at the airport.
Indonesian Muslim group says Clinton not welcomeFebruary 16th, 2009 JAKARTA - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's planned visit to Indonesia as part of her Asian tour has been opposed by an Indonesian Muslim group. About 100 protesters belonging to the conservative Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia rallied outside the US embassy in Jakarta Monday to protest Clinton's two-day visit to the country.
Hillary Clinton arrives in Japan on start of Asia tourFebruary 16th, 2009 TOKYO - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Tokyo Monday, kicking off her first visit abroad since taking office last month. The global economic downturn, North Korea's nuclear weapons programme as well as bilateral relations were expected to feature prominently in talks Tuesday with Japan's top leaders.
Hillary Clinton to visit ASEAN headquarters WednesdayFebruary 15th, 2009 JAKARTA - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit the headquarters of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) here Wednesday. This is the first visit by a US Secretary of State to the ASEAN Secretariat, a press release issued here Monday by the secretariat said.
Hillary Clinton: Obama's 'early gift' to diplomacyJanuary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has described his new chief diplomat Hillary Clinton Hillary as 'an early gift' to the State Department. 'It is my privilege to come here and to pay tribute to all of you, the talented men and women of the State Department,' he told the employees during a visit Thursday to underscore 'my commitment to the importance of diplomacy in renewing American leadership.'
'I've given you an early gift: Hillary Clinton,' he said amid laughter and applause.
Hillary Clinton confirmed as secretary of stateJanuary 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to confirm Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, clearing the way for her to take the oath of office and become the nation's top diplomat. Hours after Barack Obama's inauguration, the Senate swiftly approved six members of the new president's cabinet, but the confirmation of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state was delayed after Republican John Cornyn objected to the unanimous vote.
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