Tag: Hillary Clinton

Thursday, October 18th 2012 - 23:13 UTC
Hilary Clinton announces “energy diplomacy”, an issue of “wealth and power”

Energy is key to economic development and political stability, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday, citing example of developing countries like India and China where energy needs are growing rapidly along with their economies.
Thursday, August 23rd 2012 - 01:12 UTC
Merkel, Hillary and Rousseff the three most powerful women, says Forbes

Forbes magazine ranked German Chancellor Angela Merkel the most powerful woman in the world for the second year in a row in the annual list dominated by politicians, businesswomen and media figures. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton placed second, followed by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, making the top three spots unchanged from last year.
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 - 03:38 UTC
US on YPF takeover: ”Having an open competitive market is a preferable model”

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Argentina will have to justify and assume the responsibilities of its decision regarding the YPF dispute between Argentina and Spain, but at the same time defended models that include competition and market access.
Thursday, April 12th 2012 - 06:17 UTC
Hillary Clinton will be visiting Brazil after the Americas Summit in Colombia

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed she will be visiting Brazil next week following the Summit of the Americas scheduled for April 14/15 in Colombia. Her trip follows on the Brazilian president visit to the White House where both leaders, Dilma Rousseff and Barack Obama politely but unyielding kept to their positions.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 13:24 UTC
Hillary says US interested in “a 21st century partnership” with Brazil

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described Brazil as a “responsible country” in world affairs and praised Brazil’s “growing impact in global stability and security”, during an event at the US Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:14 UTC
Putin blames US for nationwide protests against alleged election fraud

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, facing the possibility of nationwide protests against his rule, on Thursday accused US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of instigating demonstrators in the wake of the disputed parliamentary election.
Monday, October 31st 2011 - 01:09 UTC
Hillary Clinton praises CFK and calls for a “strong and successful relationship”

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) after her re-election and stressed on the importance of renewing their mutual commitment for a “strong and successful relationship.”
Tuesday, May 24th 2011 - 18:46 UTC
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela’s PDVSA for engaging in trade with Iran

United States announced new sanctions on Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA and six other smaller oil and shipping companies for engaging in trade with Iran in violation of a US ban.
Tuesday, March 15th 2011 - 09:35 UTC
US State Department spokesman resigns on Wikileaks controversy

US State Department spokesman PJ Crowley resigned after reports that he labelled as “stupid” and “ridiculous” the Pentagon's treatment of a US soldier accused of leaking secret documents that appeared on the WikiLeaks website.
Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 00:11 UTC
Clinton Praises Spain’s “Important” Role in Latina America

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised the “important” role Spain plays in Latin America and said the nation is a “great defender” of human rights in the region.