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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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta picks the overseas stars at Monday's IPL Players auction.

With Ashes down the road, world champs Australia look to build momentum

With Ashes down the road, world champs Australia look to build momentum

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Australia will resist the temptation to tinker with their team on tour against West Indies and plan to field their best 11 in a bid to sweep the two-Test series and build momentum for the Ashes, selector Rod Marsh has said.

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Donald Trump blamed the Democrats after the bill, which would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies, did not receive the required 60 votes.

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood received his reward for some fine domestic form on Wednesday when he was included in a pace-heavy 13-man squad for the first two One-Day Internationals against South Africa next month.

Go in with spin or retain a pacer? Australia in a dilemma

Go in with spin or retain a pacer? Australia in a dilemma

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

With two confident teams going head-to-head in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final on Thursday, it could be the tiniest mis-judgement, the smallest detail that decides whether Australia or India emerge triumphant.

Australia coach Lehmann is having a 'good headache'

Australia coach Lehmann is having a 'good headache'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'We just have to pick the right three fast bowlers to take the 20 wickets in that first Ashes Test'

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Seema Verma, who was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 55-43, will play a key role in the government's bid to repeal and replace" Obamacare and head the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services that provides health services to 130 million people.

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Presenting tips and case studies about innovation, management, leadership, growth, technology and investment.

'India didn't have an answer for the way we were playing'

'India didn't have an answer for the way we were playing'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Captain Steven Smith scored a big century and then grabbed a sharp catch to put Australia in a good position on Day 2 of the third Test at the MCG on Saturday.

Confident Guptill eyeing another big knock in series decider

Confident Guptill eyeing another big knock in series decider

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

After his half-century helped New Zealand register a series-levelling 19-run victory over India opener Martin Guptill said the conditions were tough for batting once the ball lost it's shine.

Ashes hero Johnson rested for Melbourne ODI vs England

Ashes hero Johnson rested for Melbourne ODI vs England

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Mitchell Johnson will be rested for the opening One-Day International against England to freshen up for the rest of the series, Australia coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Dogged Kiwi Williamson fights on after Aus make mammoth total

PHOTOS: Dogged Kiwi Williamson fights on after Aus make mammoth total

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Kane Williamson staged a fight-back along with opener Tom Latham (36), and Ross Taylor (26) as New Zealand reached 140 for 2 (42 overs) at close of play on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at the WACA in Perth on Saturday.

'I can play as a specialist batsman in any position'

'I can play as a specialist batsman in any position'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Naman Ojha is certainly back in the national selection committee's radar after four centuries in his last five first-class innings, including two double hundreds but he rules out any competition with Wriddhiman Saha for the second wicketkeeper's slot in the Indian team.

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

As the countdown to 2018 starts, it's time to rewind those moments in sport that stood out this year.

What makes captain Clarke irritable?

What makes captain Clarke irritable?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke showed a tetchy side to his nature in his pre-match press conference.

1st Test, PHOTOS: Australia 'outplay' New Zealand to secure innings win

1st Test, PHOTOS: Australia 'outplay' New Zealand to secure innings win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Australia can take the top Test ranking from India with a series victory

PHOTOS: Australia tighten grip on first Test as Kiwis crumble

PHOTOS: Australia tighten grip on first Test as Kiwis crumble

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum's dismissal in the final over of the day put Australia firmly in control of the first Test in Wellington on Sunday, as New Zealand were reduced to 178-4, still 201 runs behind the tourists' mammoth first innings of 562.

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.