News for 'Abdallah'

Former Egypt president Mubarak acquitted of murder

Former Egypt president Mubarak acquitted of murder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was on Saturday acquitted by a court which found him not guilty in the killing of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 revolution that toppled his nearly three decades-long rule, overturning an earlier ruling.

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Businessman Eric Ding Si Yang has been charged with three counts of corruption relating to the sexual bribes case involving three Lebanese soccer match officials, Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said on Monday.

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The three Lebanese referees charged with accepting sexual bribes from three women to fix an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup match will go on trial from June 10 to 14, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing their attorney.

Parkour daredevils challenge social norms in Egypt

Parkour daredevils challenge social norms in Egypt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

This could be Egypt's first professional all-women parkour team.

Hearing postponed for referees in sexual bribes case

Hearing postponed for referees in sexual bribes case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Three Lebanese soccer officials accused of receiving sexual bribes in return for fixing a match in Singapore involving East Bengal had their bail hearing postponed by a judge in the city state on Friday.

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Three Lebanese football officials have been charged with receiving sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore, a government law-enforcement agency of the island city-state said on Thursday.

India facing a bumper wheat crop, shows data

India facing a bumper wheat crop, shows data

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Data compiled by National Collateral Management Services (NCML, a non-government body) shows a 6.3 per cent rise to 109 million tonnes (mt). The Union ministry of agriculture's first advance estimate was 100.5 mt, as compared to 102 mt in last year's fourth advance estimate.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Napoli and PSV exit.

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Danis Tanovic take Tigers to Toronto

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Danis Tanovic take Tigers to Toronto

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Oscar-winning Bosnian filmmaker Danis Tanovic's Tigers' screening stood out in a sea of acclaimed films being screened at the Canadian Film Festival.

18 Indians among 23 killed in Sudan factory fire

18 Indians among 23 killed in Sudan factory fire

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

16 Indians were missing after the incident that happened at Seela Ceramic Factory in Bahri area in Khartoum, the national capital, on Tuesday.

HC refuses to order FIR against BJP MP for 'hoarding' Remdesivir

HC refuses to order FIR against BJP MP for 'hoarding' Remdesivir

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to issue orders for registration of a first information report against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sujay Vikhe Patil over allegations that he had illegally procured a large consignment of Remdesivir drug for his constituency Ahmednagar to improve his political image.

Now, an errant referee gets six-month ban!

Now, an errant referee gets six-month ban!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The referee at the centre of the controversial penalty decision that helped hosts Equatorial Guinea reach the African Nations Cup semi-finals has been banned for six months.

'Bring Iranian plot to kill Saudi envoy in US to UNSC'

'Bring Iranian plot to kill Saudi envoy in US to UNSC'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Demanding that those involved in the alleged Iranian attempt to assassinate its ambassador to the United States should be brought to justice, Saudi Arabia has asked the United Nations chief to bring the "heinous plot" before the Security Council.

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Ghana's head coach Avram Grant hit out at African Nations Cup organisers for giving his side a shoddy bus and lengthy commute ahead of their critical Group C clash with Algeria.

Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 105/quintal

Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 105/quintal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The decision will help farmers earn an additional income of Rs 62,635 crore

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.

US slaps sanctions on Osama's son-in-law

US slaps sanctions on Osama's son-in-law

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Slapping the sanctions, US Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey said, "The designation of al Khayr by the US and the UN will help to ensure that the Al Qaeda remains in severe financial straits." Al Khayr appears on a 2009 list of 85 persons wanted by the government of Saudi Arabia, in part because of his role as an Al- Qaeda financial facilitator

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Islamic State defeated as final territory lost

Islamic State defeated as final territory lost

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The capture of Baghouz comes almost three months (December 2018) after US President Trump declared that IS had been defeated in Syria.

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Egypt have gambled on Mohamed Salah returning to fitness in the coming weeks by naming him in their 23-man squad for this month's World Cup in Russia.

Ramzan fervour from across the world

Ramzan fervour from across the world

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the enthralling spectacle that is the month of Ramazan.

Rhythm of Ramzan: A glimpse around the world!

Rhythm of Ramzan: A glimpse around the world!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the enthralling spectacle that is the month of Ramazan.

Aramco may get 10-15% in IOC

Aramco may get 10-15% in IOC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The plane was last detected in the skies over Greece, about 40 minutes from Athens, according to Sky News Arabia.

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

PICS: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea rout Arsenal to win Europa League

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Eden Hazard scored twice and created a third to steer Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over London rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final in what looks likely to be the Belgium winger's final game for the Blues.

No proposal to bring blackmoney amnesty scheme: Govt

No proposal to bring blackmoney amnesty scheme: Govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The government on Friday said there was no proposal to bring amnesty scheme for declaring undisclosed income.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

India regains top gold consumer slot

India regains top gold consumer slot

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Replaces China as imports more than double to 204 tonnes in September quarter, with demand up 39%.

Meet Buraaq, the world's first Muslim superhero

Meet Buraaq, the world's first Muslim superhero

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The series aims to dispel the myths and negativity about Islam via comic books and television

Will GST rate on EVs be cut to 5%?

Will GST rate on EVs be cut to 5%?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

GST rate for petrol and diesel cars and hybrid vehicles is already at the highest bracket of 28 per cent plus cess.

Singapore jails another Lebanese ref for accepting sexual bribe

Singapore jails another Lebanese ref for accepting sexual bribe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

A Singapore court jailed a Lebanese referee for six months on Tuesday for accepting sexual favours to fix a soccer game, a day after two fellow countrymen were jailed for the same offence amid an international investigation into soccer corruption.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

India Inc seals deals worth $17.9 bn in Q1 2017: Report

India Inc seals deals worth $17.9 bn in Q1 2017: Report

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

However, the number of transactions declined to 76 in January-March this year from 110 in the year-ago quarter.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with infrastructure issues -- the high cost of EVs and a greater OEM (original equipment manufacturer) focus on electrifying two-wheelers and commercial vehicles first -- the share of such vehicles is expected to be 4 per cent by 2030, reports Pavan Lall.

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Bahader had previously told media he was 75, which he attributed to "rounding up".

Manager shot at by gunmen, say Libyan team

Manager shot at by gunmen, say Libyan team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Egyptian coach Hossam Al Badri was shot at in Libya on Saturday, hours after his team Al Ahli Tripoli had drawn a league match.

Driving the dream: A gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador!

Driving the dream: A gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Lamborghini Aventador is one of its kind and there isn't any other gold-plated Aventador like this one.