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Extra! Clinton 'Convenience' Defense Of Personal Emails

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The Wall Street Journal, March 11, 2015

Like many American front pages Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal features a photo of Hillary Clinton at her Tuesday press conference where she discussed her use of private email while Secretary of State.

During her first news conference since leaving her post as as secretary of state two years ago, and ahead of what many believe will be a forthcoming campaign for the White House in 2016, Clinton justified her use of a personal email account instead of a government address during her four years in office because she "opted for convenience," the daily reports.

"Looking back, it would've been better if I'd simply used a second email account and carried a second phone," Reuters quotes Clinton as saying. Still, her comments failed to quell the controversy, with Republican critics accusing the presumed Democratic frontrunner of ducking her responsibility.

ABOUT THE SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal is a New York-based international daily newspaper with a special emphasis on business and economic news. It was founded in 1889 and is the largest newspaper in the United States by circulation. Since 2007, it has been owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.

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FOCUS: Russia-Ukraine War

With His Trip To Moscow, Xi Has Sent A Clear Message To The World

China has adopted a stance of pro-Putin neutrality since the start of Russia's invasion. But this is not an alliance of equals. China has the upper-hand and sees the opportunity to present itself as an alternative world leader.

Photo of ​Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping in Moscow during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping in Moscow during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Pierre Haski

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PARIS — While Russia is mired in Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin has become the target of an international arrest warrant, China appeared as a lifeline.

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Xi Jinping’s presence in Moscow from Monday to Wednesday was a bit like the "quiet force" visiting a friend in trouble. They offer him "face," as the Chinese expression for showing respect goes, referring to him as "dear friend"...

But reality sets in very quickly: between the couple, Beijing has the upper hand — and Moscow has no choice.

Since the invasion of Ukraine, China has observed what one diplomat astutely calls a "pro-Putin neutrality", a subtle balance that suits Beijing more than Moscow. Putin could have hoped for more active support, especially in the delivery of arms, technological products, or ways to circumvent Western sanctions. But China is helping Russia sparingly, while making sure to not incur sanctions in turn.

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