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Italian marine will not return to India for trial

Italian marine will not return to India for trial

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Massimiliano Latorre, one of the two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 off the Kerala coast, will not return to India.

Wimbledon images Day 5: Exhausted Isner beaten in 74 minutes

Wimbledon images Day 5: Exhausted Isner beaten in 74 minutes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Images from Day 5 at Wimbledon

Record king Isner upstages Queen at Wimbledon

Record king Isner upstages Queen at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Wimbledon returned to something resembling normality at 4.48pm on Thursday when American John Isner punched away a backhand winner past Nicolas Mahut to win a match that had left the tournament in suspended animation. Not even Queen Elizabeth's first visit to the All England Club since 1977 or Rafael Nadal's flirtation with danger could overshadow a record-shredding contest that ended 70-68 in Isner's favour in the deciding set after 11 hours and five minutes.

Images: Isner, Mahut locked in 10-hour freak show

Images: Isner, Mahut locked in 10-hour freak show

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Mahut staggered off court as darkness fell on Wednesday after taking a chainsaw to the tennis record books on an unforgettable day at Wimbledon.

UK, France support India's fight against terror

UK, France support India's fight against terror

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

The United kingdom and France on Saturday joined India in making it clear that there should be no 'double standards' in the fight against terrorism, a view that can be seen in the context of Pakistan. The three countries also highlighted the need to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks and 'vigorous efforts' to deal with terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Some France rebels may not want to play against SA

Some France rebels may not want to play against SA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Some of the France players may not want to face South Africa in their final World Cup Group A game on Tuesday following a row over the expulsion of striker Nicolas Anelka, beleaguered coach Raymond Domenech said.

Scandal-hit France back in training after boycott

Scandal-hit France back in training after boycott

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The troubled France team returned to training on Monday to prepare for their final Group A match against South Africa, a day after boycotting a session in support of expelled striker Nicolas Anelka. All the France players turned up on the pitch at their World Cup base in Knysna, Western Cape, and prepared normally for their final training before Tuesday's game in Bloemfontein.

Zidane rebuke for France over training boycott

Zidane rebuke for France over training boycott

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

France's World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane rebuked his compatriots on Monday for refusing to train after striker Nicolas Anelka was thrown out of the camp for insulting the coach.

Chaos hits France camp as team chief quits

Chaos hits France camp as team chief quits

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

France's World Cup campaign descended into chaos on Sunday with a row between captain Patrice Evra and a fitness coach, a boycott of a training session and the resignation of a senior team official.

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Here's looking at the winners of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Winners at a glance!

Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Nominees and winners of the 82 Academy Awards 2010.

'Long live the revolution': Cubans hold mass rally, remember Fidel Castro

'Long live the revolution': Cubans hold mass rally, remember Fidel Castro

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Hundreds of thousands of Cubans bid farewell to late communist leader Fidel Castro on Tuesday night

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Arsenal slumped to a last-gasp 2-1 Premier League defeat at relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a blow to the London club's chances of securing European football next season. Watford's Craig Dawson grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday and a vital point in their battle for Premier League survival.

Rocket-powered Nadal in hot water for taking his time

Rocket-powered Nadal in hot water for taking his time

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Rafael Nadal zipped around Court Philippe Chatrier as though he had rockets in his heels on Wednesday during a straight sets quarter-final win over Nicolas Almagro but he was still not quick enough for the umpire.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to 2nd round at US Open

Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to 2nd round at US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Fourth seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi overcame a late resistance from Arnaud Clement and Nicolas Mahut to advance to the second round of the men's doubles event of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York.

Sahaj Grover becomes International Master

Sahaj Grover becomes International Master

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Former under-10 World champion Sahaj Grover became India's youngest International Master after winning the final round game against the higher-rated Nicolas Clery to finish fifth in the International Open Chess tournament in Le Touquet, France.

Paes-Dlouhy seeded third at US Open

Paes-Dlouhy seeded third at US Open

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Defending champions Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy have been seeded third at the men's doubles event of the US Open and the Indo-Czech pair will open its campaign against Czech-Slovakia combo of Martin Damm and Filip Polasek.

Almagro continues clay streak to win title

Almagro continues clay streak to win title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Spain's Nicolas Almagro won his second title in successive weeks on Sunday when he beat Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the final of the Buenos Aires Open.

Chelsea thrash Wigan 8-0 to win Premier League

Chelsea thrash Wigan 8-0 to win Premier League

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Chelsea secured the Premier League crown in magnificent fashion on Sunday with an 8-0 thrashing of 10-man Wigan Athletic in a party atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden slam', coach Ivan Lendl has said as the Scot prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea ease past Preston

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea ease past Preston

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

FA Cup holders Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Championship (second division) side Preston North End on Saturday.

Copa America: Injury woes of Argentina's Di Maria continue

Copa America: Injury woes of Argentina's Di Maria continue

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The 'Noodle' has broken again with Angel Di Maria injured during a third consecutive major tournament playing for Argentina at the end of a busy club season.

Soderling strolls into last eight in Barcelona

Soderling strolls into last eight in Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

World No 8 Robin Soderling, the highest-ranked player left in the Barcelona Open after a slew of withdrawals, sprinted into the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez on Thursday.

Mumbai City FC stuns Atletico de Kolkata to register first away win

Mumbai City FC stuns Atletico de Kolkata to register first away win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Mumbai City FC edged out defending champions Atletico de Kolkata 3-2 in their concluding round match of the Indian Super League on Friday.

2010 World Cup final tickets sold out: FIFA

2010 World Cup final tickets sold out: FIFA

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

FIFA on Thursday announced that tickets for the 2010 World Cup to be played at Soccer city on Sunday has been sold out.

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.

PM to attend Copenhagen Summit

PM to attend Copenhagen Summit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will attend the Copenhagen Summit on climate change on December 18, reflecting the seriousness attached by India to the meet where it is expected to play a crucial role.

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