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Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

"We appeal to the officials of past governments to return to their country as we will give them full protection of their lives. We are faced with the huge task of rebuilding and reconstruction of war-ravaged Afghanistan," he said.

Pak could lose in a conventional war with India: Imran

Pak could lose in a conventional war with India: Imran

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Khan ruled out the possibility of dialogue with India in the aftermath of the country's decision to abrogate Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

29 killed in IS-claimed attack at Iran military parade

29 killed in IS-claimed attack at Iran military parade

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that the attack near the Iraqi border was carried out by 'terrorists recruited, trained, armed & paid by a foreign regime'.

Jalauiddin Haqqani was invited to White House: Ex-ISI chief

Jalauiddin Haqqani was invited to White House: Ex-ISI chief

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha has admitted that the deadly Haqqani network was created by it and America's Central Intelligence Agency and claimed that the insurgent group's chief Jalaluddin Haqqani had "in fact been invited to the White House by President (Ronald) Reagan".

Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds

Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

She was ordered to pay a fine of 10,000 shekels (around $ 2,800) by a magistrate's court in Jerusalem.

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in a televised address to the county warned that those who were responsible for the devastating catastrophe will be held accountable and not go unpunished.

'We'll be swept away should the 2 nations clash': Living along the LoC

'We'll be swept away should the 2 nations clash': Living along the LoC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'People are very scared. And frightened. There is apprehension of war.' 'We are under the shadow of swords from both sides and in the middle, we get crushed.' As the conflict between India and Pakistan dramatically escalates, villages along the Line of Control fear for their lives.

India, Pak, Bangladesh will reunite through 'popular goodwill': Ram Madhav

India, Pak, Bangladesh will reunite through 'popular goodwill': Ram Madhav

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Madhav, an RSS pracharak himself, said, India is 'a land where a particular way of life, a particular culture or civilisation, is practised'.

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the spot-fixing charge made against the national team in a recently-released documentary as 'baseless' and said a probe can only be conducted if the broadcaster shares the footage.

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Post his resignation, the former leader was jailed for years after the uprising but was freed in 2017 after he was acquitted of corruption charges and abuse of power.

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Egyptian security forces on Saturday surrounded a Cairo mosque full of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi as the Muslim Brotherhood planned fresh marches after clashes left nearly 100 dead, raising fears of more violence that will further push the country into chaos.

These women warriors are fighting the IS in Syria

These women warriors are fighting the IS in Syria

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Women make up 40 per cent of the entire Kurdish militia

Why #BeenRapedNeverReported is a rage!

Why #BeenRapedNeverReported is a rage!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The powerful Twitter hashtag #BeenRapedNotReported is being used by many to tell stories of rape, some even opening up for the first time, and why they never reported it.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

BJP under attack after report claims firm boosted its campaign on FB

BJP under attack after report claims firm boosted its campaign on FB

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary Sitaram Yechury described it as a "brazen destruction of the foundations of our democracy".

Pak activist Sabeen Mahmud, who said fear is just a line in her head, shot dead

Pak activist Sabeen Mahmud, who said fear is just a line in her head, shot dead

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

A prominent Pakistani rights activist was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Karachi as she was returning home after hosting a seminar about human rights abuses in Baluchistan province, police said on Saturday.

Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered the release of ousted President Hosni Mubarak.

Showdown at Mexican border: US agents fire tear gas at migrants

Showdown at Mexican border: US agents fire tear gas at migrants

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The United States Customs and Border Protection closed the border between Tijuana in Mexico and San Diego in California and used tear gas on migrants and refugees, including children, whoever tried to cross the border fence. The incident took place because of rising frustrations among immigrants due to slow processing of their asylum claims by the US authorities.

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The whole of Italy, a country of some 60 million people, was placed under quarantine as the government stepped up efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 10,000 people.

Time to celebrate: Family overjoyed at journalist's release

Time to celebrate: Family overjoyed at journalist's release

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

After spending 400 days in Egyptian jail, Peter Greste is released

50 Years On: Remembering Che

50 Years On: Remembering Che

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

In the remote corner of eastern Bolivia where Che was executed, thousands gathered to commemorate his death anniversary.

Fear of trade war looms as Trump rejects G7 statement soon after approval

Fear of trade war looms as Trump rejects G7 statement soon after approval

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Trump abruptly rejected the text of the consensus statement and bitterly insulted Canadian PM Trudeau.

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

At least 40 people were killed and hundreds injured on Wednesday when Egyptian security forces, backed by bulldozers, stormed two makeshift camps filled with ousted President Mohammed Morsi's supporters, even as the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that 300 died in the "massacre".

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Saturday's capital punishment ruling against Morsi makes him the first president in Egypt's history to face the possibility of death by hanging.

Pak agencies start probe into leaked Osama report

Pak agencies start probe into leaked Osama report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Embarrassed by the startling revelations made in the leaked version of the OBL Commission Report, Pakistani military and civilian intelligence agencies have started investigating the source of the leak.

Turkey declares 3-month state of emergency after failed coup

Turkey declares 3-month state of emergency after failed coup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Erdogan suggested in an interview with Al-Jazeera that coup plotters might still be active in the weeks ahead.

When PM Modi spoke of an 'Akhand Bharat'

When PM Modi spoke of an 'Akhand Bharat'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

In 2012, then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi gave an interview wherein the then Gujarat CM spoke about the possibility of and 'Akhand Bharat'.

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

A court in Egypt has sentenced former president Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters while he was still in power.

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anand will also interact with the Indian and German students at the Technical University of Chemnitz.

Why India's Under-19 cricket captain is in trouble

Why India's Under-19 cricket captain is in trouble

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Delhi's wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat, who recently captained India Under19 in four-day matches in Sri Lanka, is under the scanner for playing an unsanctioned T20 league in Mauritius last year along with a host of Pakistani cricketers.

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is free for any movement and accessible to all including citizens, outsiders, journalists and all others for free movement'

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

Hong Kong on boil as protestors refuse to back down

Hong Kong on boil as protestors refuse to back down

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

On Monday, however, protestors agreed to move to a space near the legislative council, the government headquarters, which enabled the authorities to reopen the streets for traffic.

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Here is how the two countries stack up militarily, according to a report in AlJazeera.com.

'Indian media needs the next Raghav Bahl or Prannoy Roy'

'Indian media needs the next Raghav Bahl or Prannoy Roy'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

More people from the content side should be running the business of media if the industry has to grow, Bloomberg's Parry Ravindranathan tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Veteran British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced United States President Richard Nixon, has died after a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship. He was 74.

Islamic State opens bank, moves towards statehood

Islamic State opens bank, moves towards statehood

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Any attempt to defang Islamic State must first cut off its main sources of funding, especially its revenue from oil sales, extortion and crime, ransom payments, and support from foreign donors. This will also be need to be backed up by efficient forces on the ground.

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar to speak at MIT and Harvard

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar to speak at MIT and Harvard

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Indian mathematician and founder of Super 30, Anand Kumar, has been invited by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to speak on his globally acclaimed effort to mentor students from the underprivileged sections for admission to the prestigious IITs.