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Trump's Taj goes bust

Trump's Taj goes bust

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.

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

Hillary Clinton says her economic plan would create 10 million jobs

Hillary Clinton says her economic plan would create 10 million jobs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Clinton, who was joined by Senator Tim Kaine, is on a bus tour in Pennsylvania and Ohio with her vice presidential running mate

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Hours before the party's convention, Chairwoman of the Democratic party Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned.

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The PM has been named second year running; other contenders include Google's Sundar Pichai, US President Barack Obama, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi.

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton has ended her Democratic presidential primary campaign on a winning note as she defeated her party rival Senator Bernie Sanders in the US capital, setting the stage for a fierce showdown with Republican opponent Donald Trump in November.

Clinton's troubles escalate as FBI reviews new 650,000 emails

Clinton's troubles escalate as FBI reviews new 650,000 emails

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Over 650,000 emails have been found on a laptop shared by Hillary Clinton's close aide and her husband as the Democratic presidential nominee's woes escalated just over a week before the election with the Federal Bureau of Investigation set to review the newly-discovered data.

Everything you need to know about the Clinton-Trump debate

Everything you need to know about the Clinton-Trump debate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Here are 7 things you need to know, including some you probably didn't know, about this historic debate.

'Would Muslims have a place in your America?': Slain soldier's dad to Trump

'Would Muslims have a place in your America?': Slain soldier's dad to Trump

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Khizr Khan, 66, father of Army Captain Humayun Khan, hit the campaign trail for the first time along with Hillary Clinton to make an emotional endorsement of the Democratic nominee.

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

"This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office -- a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future presidents will continue," Obama said on the White House Facebook page, which became viral on social media.

State of economy spooks BJP allies, but no one's listening

State of economy spooks BJP allies, but no one's listening

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Its governing allies are not happy on the economy and complain of ignored concerns but find themselves unable to be assertive.

'Trump must be stopped': Desi Americans back Clinton

'Trump must be stopped': Desi Americans back Clinton

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Kamala Harris, who is running for US Senate from California, said Trump's comments are "predatory and they make me sick. They are vile and Trump must be stopped".

Republicans abandon Trump, call for him to drop out over lewd video

Republicans abandon Trump, call for him to drop out over lewd video

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A growing wave of lawmakers have called on the defiant US presidential nominee Donald Trump to drop out of the race in the wake of a video showing him make crude sexual remarks.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images.

Trump expands lead, Sanders upsets Clinton in Michigan

Trump expands lead, Sanders upsets Clinton in Michigan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Clinton's defeat in Michigan is an indication of the challenges she might face in the rest of her presidential campaign.

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Kamala Harris could be US President in 2020. These badass moments show us why.

'Trump's lying, Hillary's health isn't failing'

'Trump's lying, Hillary's health isn't failing'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Hillary Clinton's campaign has pushed back against rumours circulating that her health is failing and slammed Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump for pushing "deranged conspiracy theories."

Putin ordered campaign to influence prez election: US intel

Putin ordered campaign to influence prez election: US intel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The United States intelligence community in a new declassified file has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ordering an "influence campaign" to help Donald Trump win the White House and denigrate his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a bid to undermine public faith in the American democratic process.

Trump says 'I want to debate very badly.' But he has conditions

Trump says 'I want to debate very badly.' But he has conditions

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The three presidential debates scheduled this time are September 26 (Hempstead, New York), October 9 (St Louis) and October 19 in Las Vegas.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken in the week gone by.

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A win for Trump, 69, as latest polls indicate, could very well bring the billionaire real estate magnate very closer to the magical figure of 1,237 delegates needed the win the party's presidential nomination for the November 8 election.

Images that will make you go OMG!

Images that will make you go OMG!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Photographs from moments that shaped the world last week.

A dummies' guide to figure out US elections

A dummies' guide to figure out US elections

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

If you are confused about the US presidential elections, here's a simple guide by Smita Prakash to explain how it works.

PHOTOS: Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell

PHOTOS: Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Religious and political leaders joined celebrities, sports stars and tens of thousands of ordinary people on Friday in bidding farewell to Muhammad Ali, the boxing champion who jolted America with his showmanship and won worldwide admiration as a man of conviction.

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The second debate soon turned ugly with the Republican nominee going on the offensive with personal attacks, but Democratic rival accuses him of diverting attention from the lewd tapes.

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The highly anticipated matchup between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump finally happened, and it didn't disappoint. Here are all the highlights from the first presidential debate.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 13 images.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shock move comes days after Comey testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's election meddling and a possible collusion between the country and Trump's campaign.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

HIGHLIGHTS: Trump, Clinton go all out in third and final debate

HIGHLIGHTS: Trump, Clinton go all out in third and final debate

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here are the big takeaways from the debate.

It's all about women power! Anti-Trump protests go global

It's all about women power! Anti-Trump protests go global

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Wearing pink, pointy-eared hats to mock the new US president, throngs of protesters descended on the US capital and other cities around the globe to show Donald Trump they won't be silent over the next four years.

2015 in PHOTOS: Floods, fights and family

2015 in PHOTOS: Floods, fights and family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

In this series, Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

Sanders, Clinton spar over transparency in Brooklyn Democratic debate

Sanders, Clinton spar over transparency in Brooklyn Democratic debate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Clinton and Sanders, meeting for the debate in Brooklyn just days before the crucial presidential primary in New York on April 19, minced no words as they attacked each other.

She'll never quit on you! Clinton pitches for Clinton

She'll never quit on you! Clinton pitches for Clinton

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Bill Clinton was the first husband to give a speech on behalf of his wife as the nominee of a major party.

How can guns make us safer, asks Obama after gunman kills 9 in US college

How can guns make us safer, asks Obama after gunman kills 9 in US college

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The gunman opened fire at Umpqua Community College in rural Roseburg, about 180 miles south of Portland -- the capital of Oregon -- and then went on to other classrooms gunning down his victims, witnesses said.

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

US presidential aspirants Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Friday tried to woo minority Latino and African American voters as they sparred over issues like race and their records on immigration during a Democratic debate.

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Amid growing anti-Muslim rhetoric in the US poll campaign, President Barack Obama today made his first visit to a mosque as part of his effort to assure the religious minority of their safety and security and celebrate religious diversity of the country.

Hillary takes wafer-thin win in Kentucky, Sanders wins Oregon

Hillary takes wafer-thin win in Kentucky, Sanders wins Oregon

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Clinton win potentially disrupts a string of expected primary losses this month that had threatened to weaken her even as she turned her focus to her likely matchup against Republican Donald Trump in the general election.

Gun control and e-mails: Highlights from US Democratic debate

Gun control and e-mails: Highlights from US Democratic debate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Rediff.com tries to recap the debate and presents the highlights from the event.