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British PM calls for early general election on June 8

British PM calls for early general election on June 8

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

There will be a House of Commons vote on Wednesday on the proposed election and May will need Parliament's backing to hold a vote before 2020.

Europa PIX: Pepe spares Arsenal's blushes; United claim first away win in 12 games

Europa PIX: Pepe spares Arsenal's blushes; United claim first away win in 12 games

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Unai Emery's side were heading for a demoralising defeat, three days after losing meekly to Sheffield United in the Premier League, but substitute Pepe's late intervention kept the Gunners top of Group F with a maximum nine points.

Henman outplays frustrated Murray

Henman outplays frustrated Murray

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Tim Henman condemned a frustrated Andy Murray to his ninth first-round exit of the year with an impressive 6-4 6-2 victory in an all-British clash at the Thailand Open on Wednesday.

Another major coup by I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC

Another major coup by I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

No other football club -- big or small -- has an association with a global brand like Adidas in Indian football.

Over 1 mn sign petition demanding 2nd Brexit referendum in UK

Over 1 mn sign petition demanding 2nd Brexit referendum in UK

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The UK voted to leave the EU by 52 to 48 per cent in Thursday's referendum but the majority of voters in London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed the Remain side in a 72 per cent turnout.

Ajax coach De Boer rules out Spurs move

Ajax coach De Boer rules out Spurs move

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Frank de Boer ruled out accepting the Tottenham Hotspur job again on Friday, saying he was satisfied with his post at Ajax Amsterdam.

Australia Scotched in the pool

Australia Scotched in the pool

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Swimmers Caitlin McClatchey and David Carry made it a stunning night for Scotland

TCS issue draws the big funds

TCS issue draws the big funds

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

CL qualifier: Celtic earn late win, Fenerbahce return

CL qualifier: Celtic earn late win, Fenerbahce return

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A KrisCommons header gave former European champions Celtic a 1-0 win over Swedish side Elfsborg Boras while Fenerbahce made the most of their Champions League lifeline with a 1-1 draw against Salzburg in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie on Wednesday.

What is the FIFA poppy row all about?

What is the FIFA poppy row all about?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

England and Scotland are planning to defy a FIFA ban on players wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier on November 11, their Football Associations said on Wednesday.

UK's first Muslim MP renounces citizenship to become Pak guv

UK's first Muslim MP renounces citizenship to become Pak guv

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Britain's first Muslim MP, Mohammed Sarwar, has renounced his British citizenship to become the governor of Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province.

Jet lag may soon be history

Jet lag may soon be history

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

The adviser then tells them when to avoid, and when to seek light for the first two days of their trip and promises to accelerate jet-lag recovery by approximately three hours.

Kapur makes cut; Jeev, Jyoti miss out

Kapur makes cut; Jeev, Jyoti miss out

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Shiv Kapur knocked in a card of two-under 69 and made the cut on the line at tied 61st place with a total of one-under 141 at the Scottish Open.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Murray looks to guru Gilbert for next step

Murray looks to guru Gilbert for next step

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Britain's Andy Murray has said he wants American tennis guru Brad Gilbert to be the coach to take him to the next level.

Rangers beat Hibernian

Rangers beat Hibernian

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Rangers kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 2-1 win in the Scottish Premier League.

England great Haynes dies after crash

England great Haynes dies after crash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

The former Fulham footballer was one of the most gifted playmakers England ever produced.

Murray battles past Karlovic to win in San Jose

Murray battles past Karlovic to win in San Jose

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Andy Murray battled back to beat unseeded Ivo Karlovic 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 to defend the San Jose Open title.

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

May's election gamble backfires as voters throw hung parliament

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Though May won her Maidenhead seat in south-east England with 37,780 votes, she faced pressure to resign after losing her parliamentary majority.

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

While Britain grapples with a hung parliament, EU has warned, 'We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end.'

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by third-tier Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday after second-half substitute Jason Cummins struck twice to inject some much-needed late magic into the competition. Earlier, Harry Maguire's thunderbolt for Manchester United started a goal rush at Tranmere where the Reds scored five times before halftime. Diogo Dalot, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood also scored.

Hasselbaink released by Chelsea

Hasselbaink released by Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

The Dutch striker has spent four seasons at Stamford Bridge, making 177 appearances and scoring 87 goals.

The man who got conned by Abhishek

The man who got conned by Abhishek

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

UB plans £1 mn campaign in UK

UB plans £1 mn campaign in UK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

In a bid to capture greater market share of UK's Indian restaurants, United Breweries (Scottish & Newcastle) will embark on a one million pound mega media campaign later this month to promote its flagship beer brand 'Kingfisher'.

Move over Selfie, Vape is here!

Move over Selfie, Vape is here!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Vape has been named as the international word of 2014 by the Oxford Dictionaries New Monitor Corpus. But do you what does it mean?

Sutton joins injury list

Sutton joins injury list

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

'The current rules don't help Indian pharma'

'The current rules don't help Indian pharma'

Rediff.com6 May 2005

I think it would be good if phase one trials were totally freed up.

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh takes Veenu Sandhu to places that may have inspired the characters.

EPL transfers: Manchester United youngster joins Wolves on loan

EPL transfers: Manchester United youngster joins Wolves on loan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has joined Wolves on a season-long loan, the Premier League club confirmed on Twitter.

Is Sean Connery retiring?

Is Sean Connery retiring?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Will human lifespan stretch to 143 years?

Will human lifespan stretch to 143 years?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Professor John Speakman of Aberdeen University's zoology department has identified a hormone thyroxine, which, he claims, can increase the lifespan of a person.

A very special EPL weekend for Norwich's Martin. Find out why...

A very special EPL weekend for Norwich's Martin. Find out why...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Few footballers can have had such a rewarding weekend as Norwich City captain Russell Martin, who rushed home from Liverpool to attend the birth of his son before flying back in time to score the equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Aamir's new friend!

Aamir's new friend!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sheep eyeball juice, frog smoothies and fruit bat soup... Which one do you find yucky?

Valencia put one leg in Champions League group stages

Valencia put one leg in Champions League group stages

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Sofiane Feghouli's late goal eased the nerves at Valencia's Mestalla as the Spanish club grabbed a 3-1 victory over Monaco in the first leg of their Champions league play-off round tie on Wednesday.