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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Rahsheeda Ali

Hillary Clinton, lost in translation

During an appearance at a university in the Democratic Republic of Congo, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton went on an impromptu tirade following a question about her husband.

However, it seems the query may have been relayed to Clinton incorrectly.

According to CNN, a student in the audience wanted insight into President Barack Obama's thoughts on financial contracts between China and Congo. A translator then mistakenly asked about Bill Clinton's stance on the matter, leading to the secretary's outburst.

Speculation about Clinton's livid reaction soon flooded the internet, with explanations ranging from misplaced anger over pervasive misogyny to Bill's recent independent diplomacy in North Korea.

Whatever the final verdict may be, one thing is clear: don't mess with Madame Secretary.

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