The fall of the Berlin Wall, 20 years ago today, reunited Germany and marked the official end of the 40-year Cold War. Crikey intern Michelle Loh does a wrap of what the pundits are saying.
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How Clinton convinced Karzai to cave
Negotiations with Afghani President Hamid Karzai to enter into a runoff election have been underway for months, but according to the Times, it was a telephone call three days ago from Hillary Clinton that finally saw him relent.
The day Obama popped the question
How did Barack Obama ask Hillary Clinton to be his Secretary of State? Well, Hillary and Bill were strolling through a NY park when suddenly Bill’s phone rang…
Hillary now more popular than Obama
A new Gallup poll has Hillary Clinton’s popularity at 62% while President Barack Obama’s is only sitting at 56%. Could these new figures see her consider another tilt at the Presidency?
Did Gawker prompt a State Department investigation?
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has ordered an investigation into allegations that private security contractors guarding the US embassy in Kabul are having wild, drunken parties involving prostitutes, violence and hazing. Can snarky media gossip site Gawker take credit?
Keggers in Kabul: security contractors party hard
A letter sent to US secretary of state Hillary Clinton alleges that the private security contractors guarding the US Embassy in Kabul are living in a “Lord of the Flies” environment, with parties involving drunken brawls, prostitutes, hazing and humiliation a regular event.
Why Hillary snapped
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton’s recent outburst at a stunned Congolese uni student that “My husband is not the secretary of State. I am.” came at the end of being in some pretty stressful situations. Cut her some slack, says Tina Brown: everybody needs to let off a little marital steam.
Sock it to ‘em: a little respect for political women
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton shouldn’t field questions about her husband’s opinion or her political legitimacy. Unfortunately for women in politics this is “depressingly familiar”.
40 goats and 20 cows for Clinton love?
It’s been a big week for the Clintons, with Hillary getting an offer of 40 goats and 20 cows as dowry for the hand in marriage of her daughter Chelsea to a Kenyan man.
Australia and India: an uneasy relationship
Australia’s relationship with India has been difficult long before the racist attacks started against Indian students. But, do we now need them more than they need us?
Rogue state of Burma needs to be controlled
Burma’s close relationship with North Korea and possible nuclear facilities should be of serious concern to the West, writes Greg Sheridan.
Hillary’s secret conference on Iran
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently held a secure video conference to discuss Iran with 20 State Department officials from around the world. Foreign Policy dishes the inside dirt.
Honduras defends its democracy; Castro and Clinton object
Honduras is being pressured by the likes of Fidel Castro, Daniel Ortega, Hillary Clinton and Hugo Chavez to restore ousted leader Manuel Zelaya to power. But Zelaya is not a legitimately elected leader, writes Mary Anastasia O’Grady.
Bargain hunting with Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton loves to shop. In a crafts store in Lima, Peru, he hunts for presents for his wife and the women on his staff back home. He moves across shelves of wooden carvings, jewelry and sculptures as he searches for something distinctive to bring home to the Secretary of State.
The best email lists in US politics
Hillary Clinton’s vaunted list—estimated to include as many as 2.5 million email addresses— is a virtual licence to print money for Democratic pols and causes.
Australia takes worst of Vietnam to Afghanistan, WTF?
When did we decide to revive Phoenix, the most notorious US assassination program of the twentieth century?
Political snippets: No good press for MP travel junkets
Why it’s a good idea for pollies to stay home for the holidays and viewing Hillary Clinton through the prism of existentialism.
Where in the world is Matt Drudge?
Matt Drudge remains one of the most powerful figures in journalism. So why has he gone almost completely underground?
