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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to visit India on March 15, 2005, for a one-day visit to discuss various bilateral and regional issues with Indian leaders. The visit comes as part of Rice's week-long trip to South Asia and Southeast Asia, during which she
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Karen Hughes, a longtime adviser to President Bush, is set to be nominated for the post of undersecretary for public diplomacy at the State Department. This appointment aims to promote America's image overseas, countering the negative perception in the Muslim world. Hughes' expertise in communicating ideas and
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During her European tour, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice assured that a US military attack on Iran was "simply not on the agenda." However, recent statements by the Bush administration, including President Bush's State of the Union address and Vice President Cheney's comments on
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Jerusalem on Sunday, declaring it "a time of optimism" in the Middle East peace process. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement has declared its readiness for a full ceasefire after more than four years of violence against Israel.
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German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder pledged support for rebuilding Iraq after last Sunday's elections, marking a shift in European opposition to the US-led invasion. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice received the offer during her meeting with Schroeder in Berlin, signaling a potential easing of the transatlantic rift. Despite deep-seated
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As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice embarks on a European tour, many are hoping she will revive a more pragmatic and multilateral foreign policy approach. However, her own experience and the record of her predecessors suggest otherwise. The first Bush administration, under which Dr. Rice served, pursued a maximalist approach
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As the United States Senate voted to confirm Condoleezza Rice as Secretary of State, the nomination received overwhelming support, yet drew significant opposition from Democrats. The controversy surrounding Rice's role in the Iraq war planning dominated the debates, with some Democrats slamming her for her involvement. Key Takeaways:
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Senator Barbara Boxer of California accused Secretary of State-designate Condoleezza Rice of misleading the nation before the Iraq war and then attacked her for questioning her honesty. The confrontation took place during a heated exchange between the two women during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing last week. Key Takeaways:
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Senate Democrats on Wednesday delayed the confirmation of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state, reflecting their skepticism about the administration's plans for Iraq. Despite the Foreign Relations Committee's approval of her nomination by a vote of 16 to 2, senators sought more time to review her
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Condoleezza Rice, the nominee for Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, underwent intense questioning at her Senate confirmation hearings, focusing primarily on the US role in Iraq and the progress of the Iraqi security forces. Rice refused to set a timeline for the withdrawal of American troops, instead
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President George W. Bush is expected to name Robert Zoellick, a seasoned diplomat and economist, as deputy secretary of state to Condoleezza Rice, according to news reports. Zoellick's appointment will likely occur after Rice's confirmation hearing on January 18-19. The choice of Zoellick, a pragmatic internationalist
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In the run-up to President Bush's scheduled February 22-25 visit to Europe, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to 10 countries across the continent and the Middle East. Rice's trip, which will cover over two weeks, aims to
