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Malaysia Airlines' woes continue: MH148 makes emergency landing in Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines' woes continue: MH148 makes emergency landing in Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A Malaysia Airlines aircraft carrying more than 300 passengers made an emergency landing at Melbourne airport on Friday after a reported engine fire.

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

China executes banker for taking bribes

China executes banker for taking bribes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

A former official of the state-run Agricultural Bank of China has been executed for taking bribes and embezzling US$ 1.97 million.

US backing anti-Iran Pak militant group

US backing anti-Iran Pak militant group

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The group has taken responsibility for the deaths and kidnappings of more than a dozen Iranian soldiers and officials.

People may endorese whoever they wish: Clinton

People may endorese whoever they wish: Clinton

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The report added that some have called the win in Florida a political stunt.

The Pak militant group US uses in Iran

The Pak militant group US uses in Iran

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The group, called Jundullah, is made up of members of the Baluchi tribe and operates out of the Balochistan province in Pakistan, just across the border from Iran.

I was targeted because of my race, religion:Haneef

I was targeted because of my race, religion:Haneef

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of having links with the failed United Kingdom terror plot, on Monday said that the Australian authorities might have targeted him because of his race and religion. "It might be just because I am an Asian Muslim," the 27-year-old Bangalore medico was quoted as saying on ABC radio.

Comedian Joan Rivers passes away at 81

Comedian Joan Rivers passes away at 81

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The funeral will be held at temple Emanu-El in New York City, it has been revealed.

Uranium deal will bind India to NPT-like terms

Uranium deal will bind India to NPT-like terms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Friday said the "strict safeguards" India has to follow to obtain uranium supplies from Sydney will have the same effect of that country signing the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

'The anticipation is that there will be at least one day-night Ashes Test'

'The anticipation is that there will be at least one day-night Ashes Test'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

England's next Ashes series in Australia may have a day-night Test match, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said on Monday.

Finally, an end to Lost

Finally, an end to Lost

Rediff.com26 May 2008

After holding us captive with it's never-ending flashback and umpteenth characters, ABC's island saga will finally wrap up in a two-hour season finale on May 29.

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The 18-year-old attacker, identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan injured 11 people before police fatally shot him.

Haneef jailed on a whim: Australian senator

Haneef jailed on a whim: Australian senator

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Andrews had cancelled Haneef's visa 11 days ago, on the day an Australian court granted him bail.

Australia sends senior police official to India

Australia sends senior police official to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

"An Australian Federal Police officer has been sent to the home country of Gold Coast-based Dr Haneef," Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said.

Why the London terror plot failed

Why the London terror plot failed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

ABC News reported that both cell phone-initiated firing mechanisms rigged inside a Mercedes E 300 parked several yards from the front door of Tiger Tiger nightclub had failed.

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Taliban has reportedly sent out large teams of trained suicide bombers into the United States and Europe, to wreck mayhem.

Balu wins battle of Cedias

Balu wins battle of Cedias

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Team MRF's Arjun Balu beat teammate Gaurav Gill by a mere six seconds in the 3km super special stage on the opening day of the Coffee Day Championship Rally.

More day-night Tests on the agenda: CA CEO

More day-night Tests on the agenda: CA CEO

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland believes there will be more day-night Tests in the future

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Rookie New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones died after being shot early on Saturday when he broke into a Dallas apartment, authorities said.

Spotted: Lucky Ali in Pune

Spotted: Lucky Ali in Pune

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Reader Shanti Palepu sends us a photograph.

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'The people let off by the NBFCs have little bargaining power and willingly settle for a 20% to 25% cut in their existing salaries when hunting for new jobs.'

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Several top American media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN and The Los Angeles Times, which were among those press outlets critical of the Trump Administration, were not invited to Spicer's press gaggle.

Skin colour decides how hospitals treat you: study

Skin colour decides how hospitals treat you: study

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Real people were not used in the study; the doctors saw computer-generated images on a monitor.

New Harry Potter book leaked on the Internet

New Harry Potter book leaked on the Internet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

This, despite a 10-million-pound security operation featuring an army of guards, satellite tracking systems and legal contracts.

Indian students drown in Australia

Indian students drown in Australia

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Paramedics were unable to revive the man and police located the body of the woman an hour-and-a-half later. Sergeant Bill Matthews said the two were only in knee-deep water when they were swept away.

Al Qaeda team may be in place in US: Report

Al Qaeda team may be in place in US: Report

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The White House has convened a top-priority meeting on Thursday to deal with new intelligence that suggests a group of Al Qaeda operatives is en route to the United States, or likely already in place.

Game of Thrones leads Emmy 2015 nominations

Game of Thrones leads Emmy 2015 nominations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The show has been nominated in a massive 24 categories.

Chappell knew India would flop at World Cup

Chappell knew India would flop at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Former coach Greg Chappell said in ABC Television's documentary Guru Greg he knew India's World Cup campaign would end in disaster.

N Korea may be preparing for another N-test: US

N Korea may be preparing for another N-test: US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

"We think they've put everything in place to conduct a test without any notice or warning."

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Sourav Ganguly is likely to sit on the special committee to determine category-placements of the 20 players to be awarded contracts by the BCCI.

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Rather neutered than dead

Rather neutered than dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

ABC News, Fox News and other outlets report that as part of a plea bargain, James chose 25 years in prison followed by ten years of probation, plus castration, in preference to a life sentence.

The BJP could save the day

The BJP could save the day

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

'Prime Minister, there will be no agreement with the Americans unless you get the BJP on your side in the name of the greater national interest.'

Unknown vapour reported on ISS

Unknown vapour reported on ISS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The ISS is expecting heavy traffic, something similar to rush hour.\n\n

Jackie Collins, known for her 'Hollywood Wives' novel, dies at 77

Jackie Collins, known for her 'Hollywood Wives' novel, dies at 77

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Jackie Collins, the renowned British-born novelist who penned best-selling novels such as Hollywood Wives and The Stud, has died in the US at the age of 77 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Any attack will be dealt severely: Iran

Any attack will be dealt severely: Iran

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

"We think that the US is following another policy trying to hide its defeats and failures and that is why it is pointing its fingers to others," he said.

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

'Al Qaeda cell on way to US to commit terror act'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In light of the intelligence input, the White House has convened an urgent multi-agency meeting on Wednesday to consider steps needed to minimize the threat and harden the security for government buildings.

J&K terrorists linked to Al Qaeda, Taliban: Pak

J&K terrorists linked to Al Qaeda, Taliban: Pak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has admitted that terrorists operating in Kashmir have nexus with Al Qaeda, Taliban and Pakistani extremists, which is a "very dangerous" combination.

A stunning contrast

A stunning contrast

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Sixteen overs between the showers today showed what could have been possible yesterday.