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The Muslim world, barring Pakistan, detests ISIS: Survey

The Muslim world, barring Pakistan, detests ISIS: Survey

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

In 11 countries with significant Muslim population people hold overwhelmingly negative views about the Islamic State with the exception of Pakistan where most people have no definite opinion on the terror group, according to a new research.

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

Shakhtar can be proud despite losing two points, says coach Jovicevic

Shakhtar can be proud despite losing two points, says coach Jovicevic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

"Football sometimes gives you (things), sometimes it takes away from you. And it's a possibility that they can score in the last second, just as much as you can score in the first minute. But I think we have a bright future ahead,"

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It was a first Cup of Nations success for Senegal after two lost finals in 2002 and 2019.

FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Under the proposal, made by the FIFA Bureau, for the enlarged tournament beginning in 2026, Europe would get 16 direct places, Africa nine, Asia eight, South America six, CONCACAF six and Oceania one, totalling 46 teams.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The week is being termed as a 'black week' for the aviation industry.

Are you free to express your thoughts in your country?

Are you free to express your thoughts in your country?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The above map explains the freedom of expression index for each country. United States, Poland and Spain are in the first three places with 5.73, 5.66 and 5.62 as their scores respectively

WC qualifiers: Cameroon keeper rescues team in draw vs Tunisia

WC qualifiers: Cameroon keeper rescues team in draw vs Tunisia

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Cameroon goalkeeper Charles Itandje made several sparkling saves to help his side force a 0-0 draw in Tunisia on Sunday in the first leg of their World Cup playoff.

AFC Champions League: FC Seoul, Al Nasr inch closer to semis

AFC Champions League: FC Seoul, Al Nasr inch closer to semis

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

FC Seoul and Al Nasr inched closer to a place in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League following comprehensive victories in their respective quarter-final first leg matches on Wednesday.

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

India has been mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict since 2010 along with other countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Lake Chad basin, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines for alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir; detainment of boys by Indian security forces in J&K for their alleged association with armed groups, or on national security grounds.

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Liverpool's Matip did not want to play for Cameroon for the moment because of a 'bad experience' with the previous coaching staff

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.

Gunmen attack EU mission in Mali capital; 1 attacker dead

Gunmen attack EU mission in Mali capital; 1 attacker dead

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Gunmen launched an attack on the European Union military mission's headquarters in the Malian capital, Bamako, the apparent latest in a string of attacks on Western interests in the region.

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

"The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million). Most disaster displacements during the year were temporary," it said.

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.

Congo stun Gabon to eye Nations Cup last eight

Congo stun Gabon to eye Nations Cup last eight

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

African Nations Cup underdogs Congo boosted their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals after they beat more fancied Gabon 1-0 to throw Group A wide open on Wednesday.

Dangerous skies: 6 big crashes in a year!

Dangerous skies: 6 big crashes in a year!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of the year.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

GSK seeks approval for world's 1st malaria vaccine

GSK seeks approval for world's 1st malaria vaccine

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The British drugmaker said the shot, called RTS,S, is intended exclusively for use outside the European Union but will be evaluated by the European Medicines Agency in collaboration with the World Health Organisation.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The crush and stampede that struck the Hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.

PIX: Indians upbeat at welcome ceremony in Rio

PIX: Indians upbeat at welcome ceremony in Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

A short display of Brazilian culture, including their music and dance, greeted the Indian contingent at the formal Welcome Ceremony in the Games Village for the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The company's operations are slated to commence in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast next week.

IAAF Continental Cup: Historic medal for Arpinder; Neeraj disappoints

IAAF Continental Cup: Historic medal for Arpinder; Neeraj disappoints

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Triple jumper Arpinder Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the IAAF Continental Cup as he clinched a bronze but star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished sixth with a below-par show, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Sunday.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The Travel Photographer of The Year Awards winners have been chosen and they're a stunning selection celebrating the beauty of our planet and all its inhabitants. Photographers from 142 countries submitted over 20,000 jaw-dropping pictures that were shot on everything from high-end professional cameras to mobile phones, in categories including 'faces, people, cultures'; the natural world and the beauty of light. The winning images can be seen at the TPOTY exhibition, which is free, and will be on show at LondonBridgeCity next Spring. Rediff.com was kindly granted permission to publish 25 of the 150 winning and shortlisted images. Scroll down to see our picks of the bunch.

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Ghana's head coach Avram Grant hit out at African Nations Cup organisers for giving his side a shoddy bus and lengthy commute ahead of their critical Group C clash with Algeria.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

Awesome PHOTOS of the month: October

Awesome PHOTOS of the month: October

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Here are some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of October.

India's rank improves among world's most corrupt nations

India's rank improves among world's most corrupt nations

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'Not one single country, anywhere in the world, is corruption-free,' the report said.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field