News for 'And President George W Bush'

Bush bids goodbye to White House

Bush bids goodbye to White House

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Having witnessed Barack Obama take over charge as the 44th President of the United States of America, George Bush and his wife Laura departed the White House for a helicopter ride to Texas.

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

According to the paper, Trump is known for his extreme germophobia. Trump has spoken openly about his phobia of germs in the past too.

Indian doctor on Bush's committee

Indian doctor on Bush's committee

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

President George W Bush has appointed Dr Sambhu N Banik of Bethesda, Maryland as a member of the President's Committee of People with Intellectual Disabilities, to serve out the remainder of a two-year term, which is expiring in May 2009. Banik is a noted clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology and counseling at Bowie State University in Maryland.

A war without cause, without end

A war without cause, without end

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

In January 2003, Bush gave his second State of the Union Address. His speech made the case for war in Iraq, relying largely on a since discredited forged document that stated Saddam had sought uranium from Africa. A week later, Colin Powell appeared before the United Nations Security Council only to make many of the same faulty arguments with the same faulty intelligence. War was clearly on the horizon, says Matthew Schneeberger

Hotel Bush

Hotel Bush

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

The Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi is all set for US President George W Bush's visit tomorrow

Bush interviews provoke media anger

Bush interviews provoke media anger

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

Bush favours outsourcing

Bush favours outsourcing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

US removes restrictions on 3 Indian nuclear entities

US removes restrictions on 3 Indian nuclear entities

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

In a significant move, the United States on Wednesday removed restrictions on three Indian nuclear entities, over a week after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced that Washington was finalising steps to 'remove' hurdles for civil nuclear partnership between Indian and American firms.

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber.

Laxmi Mittal donates $2 mn for tsunami relief

Laxmi Mittal donates $2 mn for tsunami relief

Rediff.com13 May 2005

NRI steel baron Laxmi Mittal has donated $2 million for the Tsunami Recovery and Relief Fund, set up by former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush for overseeing United States' rebuilding efforts.

How to judge the Bush visit

How to judge the Bush visit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Clinton, Rice to join Bush at Pope funeral

Clinton, Rice to join Bush at Pope funeral

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The delegation accompanying President George W Bush to the funeral of Pope John Paul II will include former presidents George H W Bush and Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Tsunami: Bush signs condolence book

Tsunami: Bush signs condolence book

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

He visited the Indian embassy in Washington with former US presidents Bill Clinton, George H W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

Bush seeks Jamaica's help to produce champions

Bush seeks Jamaica's help to produce champions

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

Jamaica's Prime Minister said that US President George W. Bush asked how the Caribbean island could help the United States churn out more Olympic champions.

West Virginia for Bush

West Virginia for Bush

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Hacked photos of Bush family goes online

Hacked photos of Bush family goes online

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

A hacker broke into the Bush family email accounts and accessed all their private family photographs along with their private emails.

Bush convenes war cabinet

Bush convenes war cabinet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Central Command chief General Tommy Franks told the cabinet how he plans to capture Iraq.

The Singh-Bush Joint Statement

The Singh-Bush Joint Statement

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

'Both sides welcomed the successful completion of discussions on India's separation plan and looked forward to\nthe full implementation of the commitment in the July 18, 2005, joint statement on nuclear cooperation.'

Indian American quits Bush administration

Indian American quits Bush administration

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Venkayya, who announced that he will join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, becomes the second Indian American to walk away, following close on the heels of Karan Bhatia, who resigned as deputy United States trade representative in October.

Bush leaves for India

Bush leaves for India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

The president left Washington, DC, around midnight IST.

Obama's claim on drone strikes threatens to boomerang

Obama's claim on drone strikes threatens to boomerang

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

After having boasted that Obama personally orders the drone strikes, the government is now refusing even to confirm whether any documents on the subject exist, says B Raman.

I share values with Bush: Rice

I share values with Bush: Rice

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

'Both of us believe America has to stand up for the democratic process and for the oppressed people,' Rice said.

Gore's Nobel will not change US climate policy

Gore's Nobel will not change US climate policy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to Bush, has since transformed himself into an avid environment campaigner, even winning an Oscar for his documentary "An inconvenient truth", a film about global warming.

US: Resolution to suspend aid to Pak introduced

US: Resolution to suspend aid to Pak introduced

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

The resolution was introduced on Thursday by Congressional panel on the Middle East and South Asia Chairman Gary Ackerman, a senior Democrat. Ackerman said the Bush Administration had, for too long, relied on one man to achieve the US anti-terrorism objectives in Pakistan. The President (Bush) has ignored democratic development there and turned a blind eye as General Musharraf has manipulated the political process to ensure his continued tenure in office.

US Homeland Security chief quits

US Homeland Security chief quits

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The exit, widely rumoured for some time, became official when Tom Ridge formally submitted his papers to Bush Tuesday.

Bush lauds 'buddy' Musharraf's decision

Bush lauds 'buddy' Musharraf's decision

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Bush said Musharaf's taking off his uniform and stepping down as Pakistan's army chief was a strong first step toward democracy in that country.

Ahmadinejad says American empire ending

Ahmadinejad says American empire ending

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday hours after President George Bush spoke at the same forum, he predicted the defeat of American and NATO alliance in Afghanistan and advised the next rulers of the United States to keep "their interference" in their own borders. The people of Afghanistan, he said, are victims of efforts by NATO member states to "dominate the regions surrounding India, China and South Asia."

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana, has advised Republicans to refrain from demonising Barack Obama, saying it was absolutely crucial to defeat the President but "foolish" to hate him.

Bush backs India's UNSC bid

Bush backs India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Pitching for a greater role for India globally, former US President George W Bush favoured its entry into the expanded UN Security Council, which he acknowledged had got caught into political complications over questions like size and criteria.

Bush offered India an alternate route

Bush offered India an alternate route

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

'The US motivations are far from clear, but there is a balance of rights and obligations in the Indo-US deal.'

Bush seeks immigration reforms

Bush seeks immigration reforms

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Lawmakers and observers have noted that the Senate is merely taking up comprehensive immigration reforms and completion of this Bill is a long way off, he said.

Bush honors  former Iraq aides

Bush honors former Iraq aides

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Retired general Tommy Franks, former CIA director George Tenet and former Iraq administrator L. Paul Bremer received the the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Bush shows off Saddam's pistol

Bush shows off Saddam's pistol

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The pistol was seized from Hussein when he was captured near Tikrit last December. Some troops who caught the deposed president gifted it to Bush.

US may propose financial centre

US may propose financial centre

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

NYT criticises India-US nuclear deal

NYT criticises India-US nuclear deal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

The newspaper said that, in trying to give India a special exemption, the US President was threatening the NPT's carrot-and-stick approach.

Bush accepts Vietnam, Iraq comparison

Bush accepts Vietnam, Iraq comparison

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

In an interview to ABC news, Bush said pulling out from Iraq now would be akin to a surrender.

N-deal: Despite optimism, US won't budge

N-deal: Despite optimism, US won't budge

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Sources said the Congress will entertain no dilution or elimination of some of the provisions with regard to reprocessing and testing that India finds unacceptable even though they are non-binding.

Convention puts Bush ahead

Convention puts Bush ahead

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

A CNN/USA Today/ Gallup poll shows the percentage of likely voters who said Bush was their choice for president rose from 50 to 52 per cent.