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Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to open humanitarian corridor

Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to open humanitarian corridor

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The Russian forces have blockaded the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, said Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko, according to a media report on Saturday.

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In the early hours Monday, his body arrived under fireworks in the city of about 430,000 people from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital.

FIFA WC Preview: Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis

FIFA WC Preview: Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Argentina are on a 36-match unbeaten run with top scorer and captain Messi playing his fifth and last World Cup in search of the elusive honour

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Though many outsiders expect Qatar to be soundly drubbed in all three games, home fans know forwards Akram Afif and Almoez Ali have both talent and experience and pray they can penetrate an Ecuador team themselves struggling to score of late.

3 massive quakes jolt Turkey, Syria; over 2,600 dead

3 massive quakes jolt Turkey, Syria; over 2,600 dead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing at least 1,300 people. The toll is expected to rise further.

SpaceX sends first all-civilian crew to 3-day earth-orbiting trip

SpaceX sends first all-civilian crew to 3-day earth-orbiting trip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX on Thursday launched the Falcon 9 carrier rocket that placed the Crew Dragon spaceship into orbit.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The full line-up will not be known until at least June 14, when the intercontinental playoff round ends in Qatar.

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The agency also reported that the victims in their 20s accounted for the age group most affected by the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede.

Why French Open boss apologised...

Why French Open boss apologised...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In response to questions about scheduling, Mauresmo said men's matches have more 'appeal'.

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

T20 World Cup: Starc a doubt for Lanka clash after being hit by ball

T20 World Cup: Starc a doubt for Lanka clash after being hit by ball

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc is being monitored by medical staff after being hit by a ball just above his knee during training ahead of their T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka, the team said on Thursday.

Why Australia cancelled Djokovic's visa

Why Australia cancelled Djokovic's visa

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Australian court sets Jan 20 to issue reasons for dismissal of Djokovic case

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 2 at Centurion

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 2 at Centurion

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Better weather is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, but India will have to quicken the pace of their innings if they are to drive home their advantage.

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The referendum by the Russian authorities on the annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine was largely seen as a "sham referendum" and has been widely criticised by various countries.

Ukraine's Mariupol officials announce evacuation via humanitarian corridors

Ukraine's Mariupol officials announce evacuation via humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

It added that civilians will be able to evacuate from Mariupol from three places by bus or leave the city on private transport.

Shooter who killed 10 in US supermarket may be charged with terrorism

Shooter who killed 10 in US supermarket may be charged with terrorism

Rediff.com15 May 2022

he media cited police as saying that a man wearing body armor entered a Tops Friendly Market after 2:30 pm EST (18:30 GMT) and opened fire with a rifle.

EPL: Leeds v Aston Villa game postponed due to COVID

EPL: Leeds v Aston Villa game postponed due to COVID

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

The number of Premier League games called off this month due to COVID-19 is now up to 14

Women's tennis has less appeal than men's: French Open boss

Women's tennis has less appeal than men's: French Open boss

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Women have been getting the short stick at major tournaments.

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya offered to show her vagina to athletics officials when she was 18 to prove she was female,

Ronaldo completes medical ahead of United move: Report

Ronaldo completes medical ahead of United move: Report

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

With the league paused for the international break, Ronaldo is expected to play his first game when United host Newcastle United at old Trafford on September 11.

Liverpool furlough non-playing staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

Liverpool furlough non-playing staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Liverpool added on their website that the furloughed staff would continue to receive 100% of their salaries. Several English top-flight clubs, such as Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth and Newcastle United, have already put non-playing staff on furlough, with football's return in England contingent on medical guidance and government support.

Biological E plans to make 100m Corbevax jabs per month from Feb 2022

Biological E plans to make 100m Corbevax jabs per month from Feb 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Biological E Limited plans to complete production at a rate of 75 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax per month, anticipating over 100 million doses per month from February 2022 which will enable the Hyderabad-based company to deliver 300 Million doses as promised to the Centre, BE said on Tuesday.

War hit Ukraine set to restart soccer league

War hit Ukraine set to restart soccer league

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

As Ukrainian soldiers battle Russian forces in the east and south, Shakhtar are due to play Metalist 1925 from the embattled eastern city of Kharkiv

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

14 killed as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

14 killed as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

A plane belonging to Bek Air Company with 100 people aboard crashed near the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan on Friday, airport authorities said. The plane was travelling from Almaty to the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan but disappeared from radars. Rescue operations are currently underway.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

Typhoon Hagibis: Saturday's F1 qualifying session called off

Typhoon Hagibis: Saturday's F1 qualifying session called off

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Formula One team bosses backed the decision of Japanese Grand Prix organisers to cancel all of Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions as the sport hunkered down to ride out Typhoon Hagibis.

Covaxin recommended by expert panel for 2-18 years

Covaxin recommended by expert panel for 2-18 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 examined the data and deliberated on the EUA application on Monday.

Australia-India fourth Test locked in for Brisbane

Australia-India fourth Test locked in for Brisbane

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The Queensland government announced on Monday that the three-day lockdown of greater Brisbane imposed to contain an outbreak of a more contagious strain of COVID-19 would end at 6pm local time (0800 GMT).

Defiant Messi ditches Barca training

Defiant Messi ditches Barca training

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Reuters television footage showed players arriving for the session which began at 1730 local time (1530 GMT) and Messi did not appear.

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva failed a drug test for a banned substance before the Games.

'Justice for Diego': Argentines seek answers over Maradona's death

'Justice for Diego': Argentines seek answers over Maradona's death

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Investigators are looking at whether members of Maradona's medical team did not adequately treat the former soccer star, who played for teams around the world including Napoli, Barcelona and Boca Juniors.

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic victory at Wanderers

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic victory at Wanderers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played at the Wanderers on Thursday.

Four games a day at 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Four games a day at 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The tournament's opening game on November 21, will be at the 60,000 capacity Al Bayt Stadium, with its distinctive 'tent' style covering.

2nd Test, NZ v s Bangladesh: Day 1 washed out

2nd Test, NZ v s Bangladesh: Day 1 washed out

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

After two months of mainly settled weather in New Zealand's capital, heavy rain began falling early on Friday and ending any hopes of the game beginning on time at 11 a.m. (2200 GMT).

Day 4 of England vs West Indies washed out

Day 4 of England vs West Indies washed out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Showers through much of the day restricted the chances of the two teams getting onto the field and, after several inspections, the umpires called off play at 4:10 p.m. (1510 GMT).

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With no spectators allowed on the course it was a solemn scene as golfers and their caddies, heads bowed, stood silently on greens, tees, fairways and the practice range.

India vs Aus ODIs: All you need to know

India vs Aus ODIs: All you need to know

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

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