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Trump signs bill to end 3-day government shutdown

Trump signs bill to end 3-day government shutdown

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Claiming victory in his standoff with Democrats, Trump signed the measure into law and government operations would return to normal on Tuesday.

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Shaun, at 34 the elder by eight years, had been dumped from the Test side for the seventh time and lost his central contract, while Mitch was struggling to find his way back into the international reckoning after a shoulder surgery.

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The 1st article of impeachment, abuse of power, was on party lines with 230 to 197 votes, while the 2nd, obstruction to the Congress, was voted 229-198.

Bad news for Anderson as injury rules him out of Australia tour

Bad news for Anderson as injury rules him out of Australia tour

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

All-rounder Corey Anderson has been ruled out of New Zealand's tour of Australia with a back injury and been replaced by Mitchell Santner, the team said on Monday.

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Chad le Clos completed a sweep of butterfly titles at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on Monday to cap a three-gold performance for South Africa on a penultimate day of the swimming programme that produced several upsets.

Rio Olympics: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against unpredictable Ireland

Rio Olympics: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against unpredictable Ireland

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Keen to start their Rio Olympic Games campaign on a winning note, Indian hockey men's captain PR Sreejesh said that his team would not be taking unpredictable Ireland lightly when they face-off on Saturday.

Marsh raring to answer captain's call with bat and ball

Marsh raring to answer captain's call with bat and ball

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is aware that he's no Jacques Kallis but would like to bat well and contribute to the team's win in the World Twenty20, something the legendary South African is known for.

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Men in Blue have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil.

'The key is to always remain three steps ahead of the opposition'

'The key is to always remain three steps ahead of the opposition'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

He is expected to play an important role in the upcoming 13 Tests at home, but Ajinkya Rahane doesn't want to look too far ahead, as it can clutter one's mind.

Lewis helped me settle down: Rohit Sharma

Lewis helped me settle down: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who steered the defending champions to their first win of the season with a 52-ball 94, credited West Indian Evin Lewis for allowing him to settle down on the crease in the Indian Premier League clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

He was the deserving Man-of-the-match for his explosive half-century but SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner credited his bowlers for setting up the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Trump's Obamacare repeal efforts foiled in US Senate

Trump's Obamacare repeal efforts foiled in US Senate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

All efforts of Trump's party to repeal the healthcare of his predecessor has failed so far, mainly due to the opposition of some of his own Senators.

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

"I am looking for a fair process, a process where I can defend my integrity and clear my name. And all I am asking for is fairness and that I'd be heard in this process," Kavanaugh, 53, said.

Indian conditions compel Kiwis to stock squad with spinning options

Indian conditions compel Kiwis to stock squad with spinning options

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Nathan McCullum gets recall into Kiwi set-up for World T20; Nicholls gets call-up after good showing in series vs Pakistan

Marsh waiting for moment to shine at crease vs WI

Marsh waiting for moment to shine at crease vs WI

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Mitchell Marsh's spot in a rebuilding Australia side is assured for at least the Boxing Day Test against West Indies but the all-rounder is feeling some heat to score runs to shore up his place.

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

With the year sprinting to a close, we bring you, in pictures, some of the best action from the sports world.

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

However, the Republicans are unlikely to opt for this, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.

World T20: West Indies ride on Sammy's fifty to stun Aussies

World T20: West Indies ride on Sammy's fifty to stun Aussies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

A stunning hat-trick from Josh Hazlewood was not enough for Australia, as Darren Sammy led from the front with an unbeaten half-century to fashion a morale-boosting three-wicket win in a World Twenty20 warm-up match at Eden Gardens.

German Cup: Dortmund end Bayern's treble hopes

German Cup: Dortmund end Bayern's treble hopes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich slumped out of the German Cup semi-finals 2-0 on penalties to Borussia Dortmund.

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The former captain's struggling innings of 51 off 96 balls and his failure to rotate the strike in the first ODI has brought to focus the rejigging that captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will have to fret upon.

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amul Thapar, 47, had become in 2007 the first South Asian Article III judge when he was appointed as a US District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

German Cup: Immobile double puts Dortmund in last eight

German Cup: Immobile double puts Dortmund in last eight

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Borussia Dortmund's Ciro Immobile struck twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory.

Shaun Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in Hobart Test

Shaun Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in Hobart Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh has been dropped from Australia's side for their second Test against West Indies, despite scoring 182 in the comprehensive first Test victory in Hobart.

'Blame him': Trump tweets attack on judge who halted travel ban

'Blame him': Trump tweets attack on judge who halted travel ban

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

"Just cannot believe a judge would put our country in such peril. If something happens blame him and court system. People pouring in. Bad!" Trump tweeted, not just attacking Judge Robart's decision but going after him who may yet make more decisions on the matter this week.

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Younus Khan forged a 120-run partnership to stall a rampant Australia on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney on Wednesday after a Peter Handscomb century had helped drive the hosts to 538 for eight declared.

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Batsman David Warner has been dropped from Australia's one-day international squad while paceman Mitchell Starc will fly back home because of lower back soreness, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones feels the standard of bowling in international cricket has touched an "all-time low", voicing his concern at a time when 300-plus totals have become the norm in One-Day Internationals.

IPL 12 Week One: All the important numbers

IPL 12 Week One: All the important numbers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 8 games in IPL-12.

'Bravo keeps getting better with age'

'Bravo keeps getting better with age'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions opener Aaron Finch was all praise for his 'Champion' West Indies team-mate Dwayne Bravo, who he feels 'keeps getting better and better with age'.

Santner, Elliott earn New Zealand central contracts

Santner, Elliott earn New Zealand central contracts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Rookie all-rounder Mitchell Santner and veteran Grant Elliott have been rewarded for their recent strong performances by being included in New Zealand's list of centrally contracted players on Wednesday.

Obama says sorry to Americans losing health insurance cover

Obama says sorry to Americans losing health insurance cover

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

In an unusual move, US President Barack Obama has apologised to millions of "scary" Americans whose health insurance plans have been cancelled as a result of his signature health law.

Bundesliga: Dortmund in relegation trouble after Naldo's equaliser

Bundesliga: Dortmund in relegation trouble after Naldo's equaliser

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

An 85th-minute equaliser by Naldo gave VfL Wolfsburg a 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund, maintaining their hold on second place and leaving the hosts in the Bundesliga relegation zone.

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Australian media were united in their view that the Mitchell Johnson-inspired humiliation of England at Lord's marked a decisive shift in the balance of power in the Ashes series.

Marsh brothers join list of Australia's Test siblings

Marsh brothers join list of Australia's Test siblings

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Joining a select group that was last represented more than a decade ago, two brothers will play alongside each other in the same Australia Test side after Shaun and Mitchell Marsh were named to face India on Tuesday.

Mumbai Indians want to carry the momentum forward

Mumbai Indians want to carry the momentum forward

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'All games from here are important for us'

IPL 9's Dream Team at the half-way stage

IPL 9's Dream Team at the half-way stage

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com picks his best eleven on performances from the first half of the tournament.