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'Will continue until victory': Netanyahu enters Gaza

'Will continue until victory': Netanyahu enters Gaza

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We have three goals for this war: eliminate Hamas, return all our abductees and ensure that Gaza does not become a threat to the State of Israel again'

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.

Murray wins Qatar Open

Murray wins Qatar Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

Andy Murray tamed Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to win the Qatar Open.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and won the Europa League in 2013 and 2019 with the London club. He also won the Premier League title in 2015 and in 2017 as well as the League Cup and the FA Cup.

PM vows to take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar

PM vows to take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Addressing Indian workers at a medical camp in downtown Doha, Modi said he is aware of the issues being faced by Indian workers and the companies that bring them here.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The 30-year-old Serb had been scheduled to start the new season at an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi on Friday when an elbow injury flared up.

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday night in Qatar and agreed to cooperate for 'fully achieving' the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people the Jerusalem Post reported.

FIFA World Cup: BTS, Nora Fatehi to perform at opening

FIFA World Cup: BTS, Nora Fatehi to perform at opening

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony that will take place ahead of the November 20-December 18 World Cup in Qatar:

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Trump says his visit to the Middle East is "paying off" to end the "horror of terrorism"

Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun FIFA World Cup

Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the militant group's Yemen-based branch, criticised Qatar for "bringing immoral people, homosexuals, sowers of corruption and atheism into the Arabian Peninsula".

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India lost all their three matches and without scoring any goal in the Asian Cup.

Mistake to award world cup to Qatar, says Blatter

Mistake to award world cup to Qatar, says Blatter

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Awarding the 2022 soccer World Cup to Qatar was a 'mistake' and the tournament will probably have to be held in the winter because of the heat, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said.

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

FIFA agreeing to hold 2022 Qatar World Cup in winter?

FIFA agreeing to hold 2022 Qatar World Cup in winter?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

FIFA has reportedly raised objections of holding the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the summer in light of health risks and speculations are that the tournament would be held in winter.

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar

Wozniacki, Zvonareva in Qatar final

Wozniacki, Zvonareva in Qatar final

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Dane Wozniacki avenged defeats in her last two meetings with Marion Bartoli by thrashing the Frenchwoman 6-1, 6-1 while second seed Zvonareva battled past fifth seed and former world number one Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 6-1, 2-6, 6-4.

Wozniacki through to Qatar quarters

Wozniacki through to Qatar quarters

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki moved into the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian Nadia Petrova but third seed Francesca Schiavone was upset by China's Peng Shuai on Wednesday.

Will support to terror group cost Qatar 2022 World Cup hosting rights?

Will support to terror group cost Qatar 2022 World Cup hosting rights?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In a recent development to the already troubled Qatar World Cup 2022, a German magazine has claimed that FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed Qatar would be stripped of its hosting rights chiefly due to Qatari Sheikh's support to terror group IS.

Ljubicic wins Qatar Open

Ljubicic wins Qatar Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

The world No 5 Croatian defeated British No 1 Andy Murray in the final.

Qatar to supply LNG for Dabhol

Qatar to supply LNG for Dabhol

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Qatar has agreed to supply 1.2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas to fire the Dabhol power plant in Maharashtra, but differences persist over the price.

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The July 2 Austrian Grand Prix was a high water mark for the sport with just four people having to process an avalanche of some 1,200 potential violations.

Nadal wobbles into Qatar quarters

Nadal wobbles into Qatar quarters

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

World number one Rafael Nadal suffered a rare second-set meltdown before recovering to beat plucky Slovakian Lukas Lacko and join rival Roger Federer in the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

FIFA warned to make sure Qatar respects workers rights

FIFA warned to make sure Qatar respects workers rights

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

FIFA will be warned by labour organisations that it faces an international campaign to move the 2022 World Cup from Qatar unless it ensures the host nation respects workers' rights.

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The airline was forced to ground its fleet in December after running out of cash.

ISI chief Pasha meets US officials in Qatar

ISI chief Pasha meets US officials in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha's recent visit to Qatar, home to the US Central Command's regional headquarters, has sparked speculation about an 'intelligence back channel' between Pakistan and the US to reset troubled security cooperation.

Qatar International: Mirabai Chanu wins gold; Jeremy bags silver

Qatar International: Mirabai Chanu wins gold; Jeremy bags silver

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Mirabai Chanu's show was below her personal best.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Rediff.com18 May 2015

FIFA's sponsors must challenge soccer's world governing body over human rights abuses at the 2022 World Cup construction sites in Qatar, pressure group New FIFA Now and international workers' unions said on Monday.

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

India's R Vaishali crashed through the defenses of former World champion Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine to move to 3.5 points after the fourth round of FIDE women's Grand Swiss, a part of the World Chess Championship cycle.

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development.

Qatar would not oppose winter World Cup, official says

Qatar would not oppose winter World Cup, official says

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Qatar would obey a FIFA order to host a winter World Cup but no discussions have taken place on switching the 2022 soccer tournament from the summer, a top bid official said on Monday.

Qatar-India airfares drop

Qatar-India airfares drop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Airfares from Qatar to destinations in India have dropped to a record low this summer.

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Qatar's construction industry is rife with abuse of migrant workers who are "treated like cattle" and live in squalid accommodation exposed to overflowing sewage, Amnesty International said in a report on Sunday.

Qatar seeks investment in IT, pharma sectors

Qatar seeks investment in IT, pharma sectors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Oil and cash rich Qatar is scouting for strategic partners and investments in India's healthcare, pharmaceuticals and IT sectors, said Hussain Al- Abdullah, deputy general secretary, supreme council for economic and investment affairs of Qatar.

Emotional scenes as Israeli hostages released by Hamas meet their families

Emotional scenes as Israeli hostages released by Hamas meet their families

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Ohad Munder, 9, in a video released by Schneider Children's Medical Centre (SCMC) can be seen running and hugging his father in a tight embrace for the first time since he was released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on Friday.

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.