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'US-India relations will flourish'

'US-India relations will flourish'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

'There is simply too much bringing us together,' says nuclear proliferation expert Leonard Spector.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh stuns World No. 67 Millman

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh stuns World No. 67 Millman

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Silicon Valley desis power Hillary campaign

Silicon Valley desis power Hillary campaign

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

This was the first Indian-American fundraiser for Clinton not only in Silicon Valley, but on the entire West Coast of the USA.

Pak-based terror groups plotting attacks in India: US intel chief

Pak-based terror groups plotting attacks in India: US intel chief

Rediff.com12 May 2017

In South Asia, the intelligence community assesses that the political and security situation in Afghanistan will almost certainly deteriorate through 2018.

Lifting emergency does little for Musharraf

Lifting emergency does little for Musharraf

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Joseph Biden, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said there were still "incredible restrictions" on the press and little time left for other parties to campaign for the polls.

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The FBI chief also trashed President Donald Trump's allegation that his Trump Tower was wiretapped on the orders of his predecessor Barack Obama.

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Obama has made combating global climate change a top priority of his presidency

US vows to develop strong ties with India

US vows to develop strong ties with India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The United States vowed to build "strong partnerships" with India and other democratic nations to meet global challenges, like terrorism and nuclear proliferation, according to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.\n\n

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still harbours hopes of playing for Pakistan and is keeping himself fit for any call-up to the national side in the future. The maverick pacer was banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board on six counts of code of conduct violations and the uproar over the decision prompted the Senate Standing Committee on Sports to hold a hearing with Akhtar in Islamabad on Monday.

Why Musharraf can't get tough with Al Qaeda

Why Musharraf can't get tough with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

"Musharraf has got a situation at home where there is a certain amount of sympathy in some places for, if not Al Qaeda, then certainly for the people who are more inclined to Islam."

Iraq heading for civil war: US generals

Iraq heading for civil war: US generals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

The insurgents are pushing Iraq towards the brink of a civil war but the Iraqi government and the military could still prevent it with strong international backing, the generals said.

Pak lacks capacity against Taliban: Crocker

Pak lacks capacity against Taliban: Crocker

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

"Pakistan also faces an insurgency in Baluchistan, which Pakistan has also not been able to resolve physically," Wood said.

N-deal has broadened non-proliferation regime: US

N-deal has broadened non-proliferation regime: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The United States has said that it has broadened the non-proliferation regime by bringing India inside it through the Indo-US nuclear deal.

'Re-positioning diplomats to India helping US'

'Re-positioning diplomats to India helping US'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Rice argued that the re-positioning of American diplomats from Europe to India was indeed making a difference to foreign policy.

Former Obama aide Summers withdraws from Fed race

Former Obama aide Summers withdraws from Fed race

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Summers dogged by controversies over past views

Will Condi Rice swing the nuclear deal?

Will Condi Rice swing the nuclear deal?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Will US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's testimony before the Senate FRC convince the sceptics?

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'For the first time since the War of 1812, the United States Capitol was breached today'

'Pack of lies': Former Pakistani minister rubbishes Headley's confessions

'Pack of lies': Former Pakistani minister rubbishes Headley's confessions

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Former interior minister Rehman Malik has termed Pakistani-American terrorist's testimony in the 2008 Mumbai attack case as "a pack of lies".

Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile poses risk: Pentagon

Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile poses risk: Pentagon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Congressional report estimated Pakistan's nuclear warheads to be between 110-130.

California shooters spoke of jihad while dating, reveals FBI

California shooters spoke of jihad while dating, reveals FBI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

"San Bernardino involved two killers who were radicalised for quite a long time before their attack," FBI Director James Comey said.

US official says Al Qaeda HQ in Pakistan

US official says Al Qaeda HQ in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Negroponte told a US Senate committee that al-Qaeda were cultivating stronger operational connections and relationships that radiate out of Pakistan to its affiliate organisations.

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies have been indicted for interfering in the 2016 US presidential election through social media propaganda.

House of Reps votes out hurdle in N-deal

House of Reps votes out hurdle in N-deal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The passing of the rule means that when lawmakers debate the deal no new amendments will be allowed.

What Democrat vice president pick thinks of India and Modi

What Democrat vice president pick thinks of India and Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Rediff.com reproduces this 2014 interview with Tim Kaine where in he discusses the new opportunities to foster Indo-US trade and the improvement in ties.

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cases that have come to light since the Weinstein scandal broke on October 5.

More US troops in Iraq soon?

More US troops in Iraq soon?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The White House will soon be presented a number of options on Iraq and one of them from the Pentagon will suggest that the US adopt the 'go big' strategy.

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote, indicating his anger at the verdict.

Top US general wants Pak to act against terror safe havens

Top US general wants Pak to act against terror safe havens

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

"Militants operating out of Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to threaten Afghan stability as well as stoke tensions between Pakistan and India," Gen Votel said.

Woolmer ridicules reports of match-fixing

Woolmer ridicules reports of match-fixing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

"It is stupid and comical to link what happened in the Oval Test to match-fixing," Woolmer told reporters in Lahore.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Sepp Blatter faces months of troubles before departure.