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US drone kills four terrorists in Pakistan

US drone kills four terrorists in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A United States drone targetted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region today, killing four suspected terrorists in the first such attack since Pakistan reopened North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to neighbouring Afghanistan.

US drone four terrorists killed in Pakistan

US drone four terrorists killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A United States drone targetted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region today, killing four suspected terrorists in the first such attack since Pakistan reopened North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to neighbouring Afghanistan.

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Clive Palmer, an Australian billionaire, plans to reconstruct the Titanic.

US blinks but Pakistan won't celebrate

US blinks but Pakistan won't celebrate

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Pakistan's decision to reopen transit routes for Nato convoys holds big implications for the future trajectory of the US-Pakistan relationship and regional security -- and for Pakistan's domestic politics, says MK Bhadrakumar

'Indian bureaucracy runs slowly, often unnecessarily'

'Indian bureaucracy runs slowly, often unnecessarily'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Retired Indian diplomat Neelam Deo believes that India, in terms of bureaucratic capacity, 'does not match the capacity of the United States'.

British foreign secretary arrives in Pakistan

British foreign secretary arrives in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for talks with the Pakistani leadership on bilateral relations and the situation in war-torn Afghanistan.

US military suspends training of Afghan police recruits

US military suspends training of Afghan police recruits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The United States military has suspended training of some 1,000 Afghan police recruits while it double checks the background of the current police force following a spike in insider attacks on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops, an official said.

Premium economy class a big hit on int'l flights

Premium economy class a big hit on int'l flights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Airlines plying abroad find growing takers for premium economy class, especially on long-haul routes.

Did ISI use NATO-trained terrorists to spread NE panic?

Did ISI use NATO-trained terrorists to spread NE panic?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

While the Indian government has blamed Pakistan for morphing images and spreading them to create panic among the members of the northeastern community, the other side to this story is quite alarming. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

New York, New Jersey battle new storm, 1,700 flights hit

New York, New Jersey battle new storm, 1,700 flights hit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

A new storm brought heavy rains, snow and powerful winds to New York and New Jersey, leaving over 1,700 flights cancelled and thousands of residents without power in the United States East Coast, which is still reeling under the devastating impact of hurricane Sandy.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Trump defended his decision saying that the United States has done its part and now it is the time for other regional players to play their part.

Hurricane Sandy hammers US East Coast

Hurricane Sandy hammers US East Coast

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Tens of millions of Americans braced themselves up for a potentially devastating Hurricane Sandy as its wind speed crossed the dangerous 90 miles per hour, threatening "unprecedented damage" with forecasters warning that it will slam cities from New York to Washington.

Top Afghan, Pak and NATO commanders hold high-level meet

Top Afghan, Pak and NATO commanders hold high-level meet

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Top military commanders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Sunday discussed border control measures and mechanisms to avert "untoward incidents" along the Afghan frontier, as the three sides resumed high-level military contact after a break of several months.

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Storms push a lot of water into land, then there is heavy rainfall due to the cyclone.' 'Along with this, we see the gradual rising of the sea level.' 'We see this during and after the latest Cyclone Tauktae.' 'This kind of overlapping events are increasing and we do not know much about how to tackle them.'

Pak, US sign MoU for transporting supplies to Afghanistan

Pak, US sign MoU for transporting supplies to Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday signed a deal on the transit of supplies for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan through Pakistani soil that bars transportation of all lethal equipment, including arms and ammunition, prompting Washington to agree to release $ 1.1 billion in frozen military aid.

Written deal on NATO supply routes almost final: Khar

Written deal on NATO supply routes almost final: Khar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The Pakistan government is finalising agreements with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation over the reopening of supply routes to Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has told a key parliamentary panel.

Taliban attacks NATO convoy in Pak; one killed

Taliban attacks NATO convoy in Pak; one killed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Pakistani Taliban terrorists on Tuesday carried out two attacks on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation container trucks in the Khyber tribal region in country's northwest, killing one person and injuring another in the first strikes since supply routes to Afghanistan were reopened earlier this month.

'Premium economy' takes wing among Indian flyers

'Premium economy' takes wing among Indian flyers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

The premium economy cabin is getting popular among air travellers from India.

Pak Taliban threatens to continue attacks on security forces

Pak Taliban threatens to continue attacks on security forces

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Taliban militants based in Afghanistan have threatened to continue attacks on Pakistani security forces and government installations from sanctuaries in Kunar and Nuristan provinces. "We don't care if the (Hamid) Karzai government or North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces decide to launch an operation against us in Kunar and Nuristan as this region has never been in control of the Afghan government and foreign forces," said Pak Taliban spokesperson.

'US-Pak may sign pact on NATO routes'

'US-Pak may sign pact on NATO routes'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

An understanding between Pakistan and the United States on reopening the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to Afghanistan after a seven-month blockade may soon be replaced by a new bilateral logistics pact.

US drone strike kills 21 militants in Pakistan

US drone strike kills 21 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

A United States drone targeted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region on Friday, killing 21 suspected militants in the first such attack since Pakistan reopened the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to neighbouring Afghanistan.

Pak won't allow weapons on NATO trucks to Afghanistan

Pak won't allow weapons on NATO trucks to Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Pakistani officials have been asked to inspect all the containers carrying North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supplies to Afghanistan to ensure it didn't carry any weapons or military ware, authorities said on Friday.

Focused on moving forward in ties with Pak: US

Focused on moving forward in ties with Pak: US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

As Pakistan reopened the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes into Afghanistan, the United States said it is focused on moving its relations forward with Islamabad with which it has a shared interest of achieving peace and reconciliation in the war-torn country.

Pak re-opening NATO supply routes as Clinton says 'sorry'

Pak re-opening NATO supply routes as Clinton says 'sorry'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Pakistan has agreed to reopen vital supply routes into Afghanistan blocked since a deadly cross border North Atlantic Treaty Organisation attack in November that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday, as she apologised for the loss of Pakistani military lives.

US 'soft apology' on cards, Pak may reopen Nato route

US 'soft apology' on cards, Pak may reopen Nato route

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Pakistan is expected to reopen the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply line anytime now, as the United States has agreed to tender an apology in 'soft words' over the Salala checkpost incident, reports Tahir Ali

NBA: Clippers beat Knicks in clash of division leaders

NBA: Clippers beat Knicks in clash of division leaders

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Reserves Jamal Crawford and Eric Bledsoe led a fourth-quarter surge that carried the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a 102-88 victory over the New York Knicks in a battle of NBA division leaders on Sunday.

US to keep 10,000 troops in Afghanistan post 2014: Report

US to keep 10,000 troops in Afghanistan post 2014: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The United States may keep a combat force of around 10,000 in Afghanistan, including a small counter-terrorism force after 2014 as a contingency against re-emergence of the Al Qaeda.

Two US liaison officers back in Pakistan: Pentagon

Two US liaison officers back in Pakistan: Pentagon

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

After a tense seven-month standoff, Pakistan has allowed two United States military liaison officers back on its turf, a move largely seen as a small but "significant" sign of cooperation.

What India fears will happen in Afghanistan post 2014

What India fears will happen in Afghanistan post 2014

Rediff.com31 May 2012

India has voiced fears that Islamic radicals might drive back to power in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US-led international forces and has called for greater coordination with Washington over the developments in the war-torn country.

NATO unveils multi-nation missile defence system

NATO unveils multi-nation missile defence system

Rediff.com21 May 2012

A mechanism for Europe which will link together the missile defence assets from different allies under the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's command has been declared operational by the organisation. Announced by the alliance 18 months ago, the system has been termed by NATO Director General Anders Fogh Rasmussen as a step towards the organisation's long-term goal of providing full coverage and protection for all its European partners.

Balochistan issue further strains Pak-US ties

Balochistan issue further strains Pak-US ties

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Pakistan, which has taken serious exception to the moving of the Balochistan bill in the US Congress, has decided to undertake an international diplomatic offensive to counter the move, says Amir Mir

Ainslie sets the Olympic torch relay on the road

Ainslie sets the Olympic torch relay on the road

Rediff.com19 May 2012

With the rolling Atlantic ocean behind him, yachtsman Ben Ainslie set the London Olympic torch relay on the road from Land's End in the extreme south-west tip of England.

'Pak about to resume normal arrangement of NATO trucks'

'Pak about to resume normal arrangement of NATO trucks'

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Pakistan is about to resume normal arrangement of trucks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supplies passing through its territory, the country's top diplomat in Islamabad has said, amidst reports that Pakistan officials for the first time in six months have allowed four trucks to go to Afghanistan.

PIX: Hurricane Sandy shuts down northeastern US

PIX: Hurricane Sandy shuts down northeastern US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Millions of Americans in the country's heavily populated East Coast barricaded themselves in to brace up for Hurricane Sandy that will bring 11 feet waves that forecasters say will slam cities like New York, Boston and New Jersey.

India needn't be embarrassed about airlines going bust: Richard Branson

India needn't be embarrassed about airlines going bust: Richard Branson

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Interview with Virgin Group owner.

New daily Delhi-New York flights from October

New daily Delhi-New York flights from October

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The flight would commence from October 28, complementing the airline's existing same day connection from Delhi to Newark via London Heathrow.

US-Pak have made considerable progress on NATO routes

US-Pak have made considerable progress on NATO routes

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The United States on Monday said it had made "considerable progress" with Pakistan in negotiations on the re-opening of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to Afghanistan, on the eve of crucial meetings in Pakistan to discuss the issue.

US troops told to BEHAVE at upcoming NATO summit

US troops told to BEHAVE at upcoming NATO summit

Rediff.com14 May 2012

No alcohol, no prostitutes. This is the stern message the head of the United States Northern Command has sent to his troops supporting the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Chicago, the hometown of President Barack Obama.

NATO supply routes should be reopened, says Khar

NATO supply routes should be reopened, says Khar

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Nearly six months after Pakistan shut North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply lines to Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said she personally believes that the routes should be reopened. Khar made the remarks while speaking to reporters, who accompanied Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on an official visit to Britain, The Express Tribune said on Monday.

Taliban attack NATO supply truck in Pak, 1 killed

Taliban attack NATO supply truck in Pak, 1 killed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Taliban fighters attacked a truck carrying supplies for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in the restive Khyber tribal region of Pakistan on Monday, killing its driver, officials said.