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Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Trump also said all Americans were "rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death" of Floyd, and asserted that justice will be served.

Carter reaches 10,000 milestone

Carter reaches 10,000 milestone

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Vince Carter poured in 43 points to reach 10,000 in his career as the New Jersey Nets rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-97 in overtime.

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Democrats have coalesced around Clinton's candidacy and has led with endorsements from President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and others.

10 amazing inventions by women

10 amazing inventions by women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

You cannot imagine your life without these modern inventions, can you?

Tom Hanks for President?

Tom Hanks for President?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Assassin Messi could be unstoppable, says Panama coach

Assassin Messi could be unstoppable, says Panama coach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

No amount of preparation is enough to snuff out the threat of Argentina's "assassin" Lionel Messi, Panama coach Hernan Dario Gomez said ahead of Friday's Copa America clash between the teams. Messi was an unused substitute in Argentina's 2-1 win over holders Chile in their opening Group D match in Santa Clara, California on Monday after a back injury but will reappear when they face Panama in Chicago. "Leo trained normally, he will play," coach Gerardo Martino told a news conference on Thursday. Both sides have three points after Panama marked their first appearance in the world's oldest international tournament with a surprise 2-1 win over Bolivia, who face Chile in Foxborough on Friday.

Copa America: Venezuela win puts Suarez-less Uruguay on the brink of exit

Copa America: Venezuela win puts Suarez-less Uruguay on the brink of exit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A goal by Salomon Rondon gave Venezuela an upset 1-0 win over Uruguay in Philadelphia on Thursday that put them on the verge of the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals with the record 15-times champions facing elimination. When midfielder Alejandro Guerra lobbed Fernando Muslera from more than 30 metres, the Uruguay goalkeeper chased back but only managed to tip the ball onto the bar and striker Rondon raced in to tap it into the net in the 36th minute. Venezuela, who beat Jamaica 1-0 in their opening Group C match, have six points, three more than Mexico, who beat Uruguay 3-1 on Sunday and were playing the Jamaicans later on Thursday in Pasadena. For Venezuela, looking for their maiden title, it was a first win in nine Copa America meetings with Uruguay while Rondon became the first "Vinotinto" (red wine) player to score at three tournaments.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Even though the company's revenue figures are not public, it has so far raised $93 million in four rounds of funding.

New smartphone apps to help detect seizures, treat strokes: Study

New smartphone apps to help detect seizures, treat strokes: Study

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

According to study author Victor Patterson, a neurologist from Belfast, UK: Two new smartphone applications, one of which was tested in India and Nepal, may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment,

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to the United States next week was mutually agreed upon, US President Donald Trump has said stating that such a meeting would be "fruitless unless Mexico is going to treat America fairly".

US election: 'Ro' Khanna hopes he is second-time lucky

US election: 'Ro' Khanna hopes he is second-time lucky

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Backed by top IT companies of the Silicon Valley, Indian-American Rohit "Ro" Khanna hopes to get second-time lucky in his effort to enter the US House of Representatives against Democratic Party's sitting lawmaker.

Gold Cup: Panama stun US to finish third

Gold Cup: Panama stun US to finish third

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Panama goalkeeper Luis Mejia made three consecutive saves during a penalty shootout for his team to stun the United States 2-1 and secure third place at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Clinton creates history, becomes first woman US prez nominee

Clinton creates history, becomes first woman US prez nominee

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday claimed the Democratic presidential nomination after decisive victories in the New Jersey and New Mexico primaries, creating history by becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party in the race to the White House.

The American who fought for India's freedom

The American who fought for India's freedom

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Samuel Stokes made India his home and participated in the freedom struggle. He was the only American to be imprisoned for sedition; the British CID maintained a special file on him.

Sanders vows to help Clinton beat Trump; keeps campaign alive

Sanders vows to help Clinton beat Trump; keeps campaign alive

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Bernie Sanders has vowed to work with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to defeat Republican Donald Trump in the November polls, but declined to bow out of his race to the White House.

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Of the 600 young change makers who made the cut this year '1:6 are immigrants from 44 countries' -- an important ratio in the age of growing protectionism.

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

United States President Barack Obama made a forceful case for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, offering a portrait of a tenacious public servant uniquely prepared to continue his work and while painting Donald Trump as a candidate of cynicism and fear unfit for the office.

Millions voted 'illegally' for Hillary, claims Trump

Millions voted 'illegally' for Hillary, claims Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The Republican billionaire's allegations came as steps are being taken towards recounting of votes in the swing state of Wisconsin, which Trump won.

Trump says he wants to 'hit' Democrats who mocked him

Trump says he wants to 'hit' Democrats who mocked him

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Never one to pull his punches, a combative Donald Trump on Friday said he wanted to "hit" several Democrats who spoke against him "so hard, their heads would spin".

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the country.

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Sports Shorts: Trump says he will not invite NBA champs to White House

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Indian-Americans can make a "significant difference" in helping first ever woman United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling.

Trump meets May in 1st summit with foreign leader

Trump meets May in 1st summit with foreign leader

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

May said Britain and the US must "lead together" again and play their role in safeguarding global security even as she welcomed the rise of democratic allies like India.

US fears violence amid 'rigged' election claims

US fears violence amid 'rigged' election claims

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

He added that while he is not too worried about a constitutional crisis, he is worried about further diminishment of the basic reputation of the voting process in the US. There might be a "significant minority" of voters rejecting the election result on November 8.

The remorseful CEO

The remorseful CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Today, apologies by CEOs of global corporations have become so common that you get case studies on the subject.

Coming soon, a web portal for cancer care

Coming soon, a web portal for cancer care

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

At the Indian Cancer Congress held in New Delhi on November 20-24, health-care professionals from the United States launched the Open Educational Resources in Cancer for Doctors and Nurses in India, a Web portal maintained by the California State University.

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

"Our country does not feel 'great already' to the millions of wonderful people living in poverty, violence and despair," Trump said after Obama's address.

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Tirthak Saha is living the American dream, but his work has a typically Indian context.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US

'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Heavy snowfall has shut major cities like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, leaving thousands of travelers stranded in airports across the nation and prompting warnings from officials urging residents to stay off the roads.

Indian Hockey teams arrive in Rio with Olympic glory in sight

Indian Hockey teams arrive in Rio with Olympic glory in sight

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Determined to put up a top-notch performance at the 2016 Olympic Games, the Indian men and women's hockey teams arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a fraud, a liar and a hypocrite, top Democratic leaders and speakers at the party's national convention said as they lashed out at the billionaire from New York.

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Rediff.com15 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

US: 4-year-old shoots, kills younger brother

US: 4-year-old shoots, kills younger brother

Rediff.com1 May 2014

A four-year-old boy in the United States has accidentally shot and killed his 19-month-old brother with a handgun, the fifth such tragic incident in the country within a month involving children.

Toddler shot by three-year-old sister in US

Toddler shot by three-year-old sister in US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

A three-year-old girl in the US accidentally shot her two-year-old brother with a rifle, the fourth such incident in the country this month involving children.

Education is the best weapon against terrorism, says Nobel winner Malala

Education is the best weapon against terrorism, says Nobel winner Malala

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Pakistani teenager and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has been conferred with the Liberty Medal, and the youngest recipient of the American award said this will encourage her to continue her campaign for child rights in countries including India.

Acoustics pioneer and founder of Bose Corporation dies at 83

Acoustics pioneer and founder of Bose Corporation dies at 83

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Founded in 1964, and based in the Boston suburb of Framingham, Bose Corporation is known for making radios and noise-cancelling headphones.