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Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The earthquake took place at 03:41:01 (UTC+05:30) at a depth of 18.5 km. The magnitude of the earthquake caused pulses to travel from Sidi Ifni in the south to Rabat in the north and beyond.

Osama bin Laden is alive: Al Qaeda No 2

Osama bin Laden is alive: Al Qaeda No 2

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Zawahiri, who is shown wearing a black turban and white robe and speaking against a white background, said the video was to mark the fourth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Syria's Al Nusra front breaks ties with Al Qaeda

Syria's Al Nusra front breaks ties with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Al-Qaeda prepared the ground for the announcement earlier Thursday in an online message.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

Thousands flee as rebels reach near Syrian capital

Thousands flee as rebels reach near Syrian capital

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

More than 2,80,000 people have been uprooted in northwest Syria following the sudden and massive offensive into government-controlled areas led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is sanctioned by the Security Council as a terrorist group, the United Nations said on Friday.

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

Armed man storms German airport, opens fire; flight services halted

Armed man storms German airport, opens fire; flight services halted

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

He broke through the security barrier and drove into the aircraft maintenance area. Numerous police officers have arrived at the scene.

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Thousands of people flee eastern Rafah after Israel orders people to evacuate as fears of a full-blown military assault on the city sheltering more than one million displaced people grow.

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The referendum by the Russian authorities on the annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine was largely seen as a "sham referendum" and has been widely criticised by various countries.

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the "massacre" in Ukraine and said the "unacceptable armed aggression" must stop.

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Aafia Siddiqui, also known as 'Lady Al Qaeda', is a Pakistani national who was convicted in 2010 by a New York City federal court of attempting to kill US military personnel. She is currently serving an 86-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The drills kickstarted on Saturday (April 8) right after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from the US where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a meeting to which China strictly showed opposition to.

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Calling the Gaza ceasefire 'the historic dawn of a new Middle East', United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the forces of 'chaos, terror, and ruin' have been defeated, and the 'long and painful nightmare' is finally over not only for Israelis but also for Palestinians.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential resources into Gaza until Hamas releases captives, Al Jazeera reported.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The VHP expressed its concerns and condemned the dissemination of "misleading information" regarding the construction of the temple alleged to be built atop a razed mosque.

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

On October 13 night, a Lebanese cameraman Issam Abdallah working for the Reuters news service was killed amid escalating clashes on Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Islamic State of Iran and Syria has claimed responsibility for the massive attack on concert hall in the Russian capital, CNN reported.

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely.

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Local television showed images of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Putin

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Putin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Hague-based ICC accused the Russian president of responsibility for war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine during the war that has been ongoing for over a year.

Israel's big remark as fresh device blasts kill 20 in Lebanon

Israel's big remark as fresh device blasts kill 20 in Lebanon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

In the latest attacks, at least 20 people lost their lives and over 450 were injured, authorities said, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last appeared in 2014 during a sermon at the Great Mosque in Mosul. The speech marked the rise of self-declared "caliphate" of IS in Iraq and Syria.

Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada negotiations continue

Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada negotiations continue

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Trump on February 1 had announced tariffs on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China. He imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10 per cent on goods from China.

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The United States military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.

Indian Embassy blast:Taliban claims responsibility

Indian Embassy blast:Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Taliban on Thursday claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb attack outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul and claimed that the actual toll due to the blast was 17, Al Jazeera channel reported.The channel, quoting the Taliban website, identified the suicide bomber as Khalid.Al Jazeera added that the Afghanistan government and intelligence sources have indicated the involvement of foreign hand in the blast as "planned by a state and not a group of bandits."

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

Iraqi abductors kill Italian journalist

Iraqi abductors kill Italian journalist

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi condemned the killing, but said Italian troops would remain in Iraq.

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

US central command said that several US personnel are undergoing evaluation for "traumatic brain injuries" and at least one Iraqi service member was wounded in the attack.

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Continue jihad, bin Laden urges Muslims

Continue jihad, bin Laden urges Muslims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

A new bin Laden audiotape aired by Arabic satellite channel also urged Muslims to resist the American occupation of Iraq.

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iraqi militants kill top aid worker

Iraqi militants kill top aid worker

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

'No place beyond us': Bibi warns Iran as Hezbollah strikes back

'No place beyond us': Bibi warns Iran as Hezbollah strikes back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Iran's Ayatollah regime and asserted that those who target Israel will face consequences and that no location in Iran or the Middle East is beyond Israel's reach.

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden said that he is 'outraged' by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Taliban deputy leader Mullah Baradar on Sunday said that the terror group's victory, which saw all of the country's major cities fall in a week, was unexpectedly swift and had no match in the world.

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The right-hand man of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Gerasimov was one of only three, including the President and defence minister, who were in charge of plotting the invasion of Ukraine.