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Pentagon instructor sacked for anti-Islamic study matter

Pentagon instructor sacked for anti-Islamic study matter

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The instructor has been removed from his teaching job at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia, an official said, citing the outcome of an inquiry by Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey

Video: Real captain Ramos a rapper now, releases debut single

Video: Real captain Ramos a rapper now, releases debut single

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Ramos, 32, announced debut rap composition 'SR4' little more than a week ahead of Real's Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev.

Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers

Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City and Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United emerged the top scorers with 20 goals in the English Premier League season, which concluded on Sunday. Arsenal's Robin van Persie, with 18 goals, was next best.

Pentagon suspends military course for anti-Islam views

Pentagon suspends military course for anti-Islam views

Rediff.com11 May 2012

A controversial United States military course that taught officers to prepare for a "total war" against Islam using "Hiroshima-style" tactics has been suspended by the Pentagon following an uproar.

Don't mess up US defence budget, Congressmen told

Don't mess up US defence budget, Congressmen told

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Top Pentagon leaders have warned US lawmakers against including their "pet projects" in the annual defence budget, particularly at a time when it is struggling to save money in view of the tough economic environment.

US lacks quality of defence for World Cup qualifiers

US lacks quality of defence for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The United States advanced to the final round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup finals with coach Juergen Klinsmann having discovered several new faces to add to his expanding list of options.

No more double games, Clinton warns Pak

No more double games, Clinton warns Pak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

An unusually powerful United States delegation has arrived in Pakistan to deliver the warning that the United States would act unilaterally, if necessary, to attack extremist groups that use the country as a haven to kill Americans, according to a senior American official.

Hillary Clinton to visit Pakistan for talks

Hillary Clinton to visit Pakistan for talks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in the Pakistani capital on Thursday for talks aimed at pressing the country's leadership to crack down on the Haqqani network to facilitate the process of reconciliation in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Anti-Islam film stir: US military chief cancels Pak visit

Anti-Islam film stir: US military chief cancels Pak visit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey has cancelled his trip to Islamabad, where he was to hold a private meeting with Pakistani counterpart General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, due to continued wave of anti-US protests.

US, Mexico open World Cup qualifying in style

US, Mexico open World Cup qualifying in style

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The United States and Mexico both opened their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaigns with 3-1 wins while Honduras suffered a surprise loss in the opening fixtures of the third round.

US army chief calls Kayani to discuss military ties

US army chief calls Kayani to discuss military ties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani to discuss with him military-to-military ties between the two countries. "The call was cordial and professional. It is a routine part of the relationship and another opportunity to understand what is most important to each military as we confront common threats," said Colonel Dave Lapan, spokesman of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

US should keep military option open on Syria: Hagel

US should keep military option open on Syria: Hagel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The United States needs to maintain its military threat against Syria as such pressure forced the Assad regime to change its posture on chemical weapons, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today.

'Israeli strike can delay Iranian nukes by few years'

'Israeli strike can delay Iranian nukes by few years'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

An Israeli military strike can at the most delay Iranian nuclear programme by a couple of years, a top Pentagon official has said, noting that such a move would not be "prudent".

Chelsea held by Fulham as title hopes begin to fade

Chelsea held by Fulham as title hopes begin to fade

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Chelsea's faltering title challenge suffered another blow when they were held to a 1-1 draw by neighbours Fulham in Monday's early kickoff at Stamford Bridge to register their third successive draw in the Premier League.

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Orlando City midfielder Kaka is the highest-paid Major League Soccer player for a third consecutive year with over $7 million in annual earnings, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union on Tuesday.

No Afghanistan solution without Pakistan, says Adm Mullen

No Afghanistan solution without Pakistan, says Adm Mullen

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, on Friday said that there can be no solution to the conflict in Afghanistan without Pakistan.

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey were on target for the United States on Tuesday as they made a confident start to their Gold Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Canada.

'Nitin Garg's killing is an act of immaturity'

'Nitin Garg's killing is an act of immaturity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

At a plea hearing in the Victorian Supreme Court, Defence lawyer Marcus Dempsey told the Supreme Court, "At 15 and a half, it seems (he) is one of the youngest people in this state to commit the offence of felony murder."

Players back Green, but Eng have problems a plenty

Players back Green, but Eng have problems a plenty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

England's leading players closed ranks on Sunday to defend goalkeeper Robert Green and take inspiration from a chequered World Cup history following their 1-1 draw with the United States.

Green savaged by British press for costly error

Green savaged by British press for costly error

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

England goalkeeper Robert Green received stinging criticism at home on Sunday following an horrendous mistake which cost his side victory in their opening World Cup game against the United States on Saturday. Millions of fans watching at home and in pubs across the country held their heads in their hands as West Ham United keeper Green let Clint Dempsey's weak shot slip through his fingers in Rustenburg.

TV's Outsourced: pleasant but not magical

TV's Outsourced: pleasant but not magical

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The TV pilot lacks the sparkle and humanity that made the 2006 film of the same name a little gem.

Football Images: England vs USA

Football Images: England vs USA

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

A shocking schoolboy howler from England goalkeeper Robert Green gifted the United States a goal as the two sides tipped to qualify from Group C battled to a 1-1 stalemate at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday.

Capello to speak with Green before keeper decision

Capello to speak with Green before keeper decision

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

England manager Fabio Capello will talk to Robert Green before deciding whether to keep faith with the goalkeeper whose embarrassing gaffe on Saturday handed the United States a 1-1 draw.

Green gaffe gifts draw to United States

Green gaffe gifts draw to United States

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

A howler by goalkeeper Robert Green gifted the United States an equaliser as England struggled to a disappointing 1-1 draw in their opening Group C game at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday.

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.

US caught us by surprise, says Spain coach

US caught us by surprise, says Spain coach

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Spain were caught by surprise by the United States when the European champions lost 2-0 in the Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday, said coach Vicente del Bosque.

US stun Spain, enter Confederations Cup final

US stun Spain, enter Confederations Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

United States scored their greatest win for almost 60 years by beating European champions Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

Iran 'deploys attack jets' to help Iraq fight militants: Report

Iran 'deploys attack jets' to help Iraq fight militants: Report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Iran has supplied Iraq with fighter jets to help it counter the belligerent offensive by Islamist militants who have taken over large swathes of territory, a media report said in London.

Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham

Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Nine-man Liverpool suffered a sixth loss in seven games on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham in a day of red cards in the Premier League.

Brazil fight back to sink US in Confed Cup final

Brazil fight back to sink US in Confed Cup final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Holders Brazil fought back from 2-0 down with three second-half goals to beat the United States 3-2 and win the Confederations Cup for the third time in an entertaining final Sunday.

Blackburn climb out of relegation zone

Blackburn climb out of relegation zone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Blackburn Rovers clawed their way out of the Premier League relegation zone when they won 2-1 at Fulham with a late winner from Jason Roberts on Wednesday.

Football PHOTOS: Spain, Italy register easy wins

Football PHOTOS: Spain, Italy register easy wins

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Spain strolled to a 4-1 win at home to Israel, while Italy survived some first-half scares on the way to a 2-0 win and Ukraine registered a 1-0 home win over Ukraine in an action-packed game.

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The All India Football Federation is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country's fourth highest civilian award -- the Padma Shri -- a huge recognition for the nation's all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour.

Terry fractures cheekbone as Chelsea woes go on

Terry fractures cheekbone as Chelsea woes go on

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

England skipper John Terry went off with a depressed fracture of his cheekbone, Didier Drogba was sent off and Chelsea were booed off after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham in the west London derby on Saturday.

US to meet Cuba in first friendly in 69 years

US to meet Cuba in first friendly in 69 years

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The US men's national soccer team will play their first friendly against Cuba in 69 years when they meet in Havana's Estadio Pedro Marrero on October 7, US Soccer said on Thursday.

Ghana win place in last 16

Ghana win place in last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The Africans beat the United States 2-1 in a Group E decider and clinched a place.

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Brazilian veteran Kaka is the highest paid player in Major League Soccer, with a 2016 guaranteed salary of $7.167 million, according to figures released by the Players' Union on Thursday.

Peralta, Morgan selected CONCACAF Players Of The Year

Peralta, Morgan selected CONCACAF Players Of The Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Mexico's Oribe Peralta and Alex Morgan of the United States were named winners of the inaugural CONCACAF Male and Female Player of the Year awards on Friday.

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Colombia became the first side to book a spot in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating Paraguay in Pasadena, while the United States kept their hopes of advancing alive by thrashing Costa Rica 4-0. Colombia's 2-1 win put them top of Group A on six points, with the United States on three and the other two teams on one point each. After losing their opener 2-0 to Colombia, the United States were in clinical form against the Costa Ricans in Chicago and scored three times in the first half through Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood. Substitute Graham Zusi added a fourth in the 86th minute to cap the win and improve the hosts' goal difference.

World Cup Player of the Day: De Bruyne made the difference

World Cup Player of the Day: De Bruyne made the difference

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The former Chelsea player, who now plies his trade with Vfl Wolfsburg in Germany, scored the opener and created the second for Marc Wilmots' side.