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West Brom name Pulis as head coach

West Brom name Pulis as head coach

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

West Bromwich Albion have named former Stoke City and Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis as their head coach, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A member of Crystal Palace diving club dives during a training session in London.

Woolwich terror suspect discharged from hospital

Woolwich terror suspect discharged from hospital

Rediff.com29 May 2013

One of the two men being held by police over the murder of soldier Drummer Lee Rigby has been discharged from hospital and moved into custody in a south London police station, the Scotland Yard said.

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'The Christchurch awful day and the shootings, they've got some sort of brotherhood there now'

British school students take on Obama, Cameron

British school students take on Obama, Cameron

Rediff.com25 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama took a few minutes off his hectic trip of the United Kingdom to enjoy a game of table tennis with Prime Minister David Cameron.

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

"He was a quiet, nice kid who had banter with people. He was just a nice kid. I have seen some reports that say he was bullied but it was just banter - he gave back as good as he got."

Millwall and Blackburn fail to break FA Cup stalemate

Millwall and Blackburn fail to break FA Cup stalemate

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Millwall and Blackburn Rovers fought out a goalless stalemate in a scrappy FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday with both the Championship (second tier) sides going into the semi-final draw.

All about Jack Cohen's RETAIL blues

All about Jack Cohen's RETAIL blues

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Commerce came before politics for an East London Jew who started out when he was just 21 with a stall in the Well Street Market in Hackney.

PIX: England erupts with joy as team reaches World Cup semis

PIX: England erupts with joy as team reaches World Cup semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

England's World Cup victory over Sweden on Saturday was heard throughout the land.

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

While in custody and until the first hearing in his extradition case next week, Modi is likely to be held in a separate cell but may also have to share a cell with other prisoners given the overcrowding pressures.

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Altaf Hussain has been arrested in relation to the hate speech of 2016 in which he had urged his followers to take the law into their own hands, it said.

Assange fears he could be executed in US

Assange fears he could be executed in US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday expressed fears in a British court that he could be taken against his will to the United States and executed if he is extradited to Sweden.

EPL PIX: French connection earns United win, Arsenal draw

EPL PIX: French connection earns United win, Arsenal draw

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Chelsea went second in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-0 win at Burnley, on Sunday, which maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

Extras: Germany waste 2-goal lead, held by Argentina

Extras: Germany waste 2-goal lead, held by Argentina

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

A round-up Wednesday's football news on and off the field.

A century of driving lessons and still fumbling!

A century of driving lessons and still fumbling!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Got any funny stories to share from when you were learning driving? Tell us about them!

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The actor lost a battle to cancer.

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

Uncovered: Who is Mazhar Majeed

Uncovered: Who is Mazhar Majeed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Mazhar Majeed, the man at the centre of 'spot-fixing' controversy that has engulfed world cricket, is known to many members of the Pakistan team as a UK-based agent and has spent the past decade building up an image as a successful businessman, a report said.

Man arrested over alleged rape at Wimbledon before final

Man arrested over alleged rape at Wimbledon before final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Police are probing claims that a woman was allegedly raped in the overnight queue to watch Andy Murray in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, it has been reported.

Indian-origin Maoist cult leader found guilty of rape in UK

Indian-origin Maoist cult leader found guilty of rape in UK

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A 75-year-old Indian-origin Maoist cult leader was on Friday found guilty of rape, child cruelty and falsely imprisoning his daughter for 30 years by a British court.

Indian dies after racial attack in London

Indian dies after racial attack in London

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

An elderly man of Indian origin succumbed to his injuries on Monday, a week after a shocking race attack by a gang of schoolboys outside a mosque in south London. The attack took place when Kolkata-born Ekram ul Haque, 67, was battered to the ground in front of his five-year-old grand-daughter, while he was returning from a local mosque on August 31.The attackers, who were black and wore hooded tops, are believed to be as young as 12, according to a media report.

Moyes would consider loaning Zaha

Moyes would consider loaning Zaha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes said he would consider loaning out Wilfried Zaha, although he has not had any offers for the 21-year-old.

When it took 7 days to fly from Britain to India

When it took 7 days to fly from Britain to India

Rediff.com12 May 2009

According to records, the first flight took off for Karachi in colonial India on March 30, 1929. It had to make more than 20 stops, travelling through France, Italy, Greece, Libya, Gaza, Iraq and then on to India.

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 29-year-old, who has studied electrical engineering in Sudan, lived in Birmingham's Sparkhill district. He describes himself as a shop manager.

UK: Indian-origin doctor quits over plagiarism

UK: Indian-origin doctor quits over plagiarism

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Raj Persaud, the celebrity doctor, who admitted plagiarism at a GMC hearing in June, has stepped down as a consultant psychiatrist for the south London and Maudsley NHS trust.

EPL: Arteta scores, then sent off as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace

EPL: Arteta scores, then sent off as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Mikel Arteta scored Premier League leaders Arsenal's first goal in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday but was later sent off in the early kickoff in south London.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's ICC World Cup match between Bangaldesh and South Africa.

Did Rod Marsh insist on playing Siddle in Oval Test?

Did Rod Marsh insist on playing Siddle in Oval Test?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Australia great Shane Warne accused selection chief Rodney Marsh of "panic" and poor decision-making during the Ashes campaign against England.

UK Maoist cult leader raped followers, kept daughter locked up for 30 years

UK Maoist cult leader raped followers, kept daughter locked up for 30 years

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Aravindan Balakrishnan , 75, is accused of raping and indecently assaulting two women members of the group.

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's League Cup matches.

Balasingham's funeral on Wednesday

Balasingham's funeral on Wednesday

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

Balasingham passed away at his home in south London on Thursday from bile duct cancer.

NRI psychiatrist faces plagiarism charges

NRI psychiatrist faces plagiarism charges

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Raj Persaud, famous for his appearances on daytime TV show This Morning, is being investigated by a preview panel from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College and the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.

Part of original World Cup trophy found in FIFA basement

Part of original World Cup trophy found in FIFA basement

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

A piece of the original World Cup trophy, which was stolen in Brazil in 1983 and never recovered, has been found in a basement at FIFA's headquarters.

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

UK blasts: 2 women charged

UK blasts: 2 women charged

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

2 women charged over July 21 London bombings

London blasts: 9 more held

London blasts: 9 more held

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

British police on Thursday arrested nine men in south London in connection with the investigation into the failed attacks on the city last week.

'Subway shooting linked to 2nd blasts'

'Subway shooting linked to 2nd blasts'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Subway shooting directly linked to 2nd London blasts: Police