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Qaeda's plan to ATTACK Europe found inside porn movie!

Qaeda's plan to ATTACK Europe found inside porn movie!

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Al Qaeda was plotting to carry out audacious terror attacks in Europe similar to the 26/11 Mumbai strikes, a "treasure trove" of documents embedded inside a porn movie seized from a terrorist returning from Pakistan has revealed.

Celebrated journalist Rena Golden passes away at 51

Celebrated journalist Rena Golden passes away at 51

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Indian-American journalist Rena Golden, who led news teams for two media giants in the United States for nearly two decades, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, at her home in Atlanta after a two-year battle with lymphoma. She was 51.

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli jets carried out "intense" airstrikes on targets in Gaza on Sunday afternoon.

RIM hopes for comeback with BlackBerry 10

RIM hopes for comeback with BlackBerry 10

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

RIM must persuade diehard BlackBerry fans to upgrade to something radically new.

Marines identify two of the men in urination video

Marines identify two of the men in urination video

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Two of the soldiers appearing in a shocking video showing Marines urinating on corpses of the Taliban militants have been identified, even as top United States officials, including the White House, strongly deplored the incident.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kim's absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health.

Jacinda Ardren sweeps New Zealand polls to win 2nd term as PM

Jacinda Ardren sweeps New Zealand polls to win 2nd term as PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

'With 87 per cent of the votes counted, Ardern's center-left Labour Party has won 48.9 per cent of the vote, meaning her party looks likely to score the highest result that any party has achieved since the current political system was introduced in 1996,' CNN reported.

'We need you right now': Zelenskyy tells US Congress

'We need you right now': Zelenskyy tells US Congress

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday invoked Pearl Harbor and 9/11 attacks in appeal to the United States Congress for help against Russia.

French Al Qaeda commander captured in Pakistan

French Al Qaeda commander captured in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

A top French Al Qaeda terrorist linked to one of the masterminds of the 9/11 attacks has been arrested by Pakistani security agencies along the country's border with Iran.

Faulty Rs 10 notes! Buried UPA report surfaces

Faulty Rs 10 notes! Buried UPA report surfaces

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A whopping 10 lakh notes were printed on defective currency paper from the Hoshangabad Security Paper Mill

Iraq car bombings kill 40

Iraq car bombings kill 40

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

At least 127 people were injured in the bombings in western Iraq.

US forces storm al-Sadr home

US forces storm al-Sadr home

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Former Thailand PM Yingluck faces criminal trial for corruption

Former Thailand PM Yingluck faces criminal trial for corruption

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces a criminal charge for negligence of duty in a controversial rice subsidy scheme that led to the loss billions of dollars.

Millionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail

Millionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident. A federal official told CNN that no foul play is suspected in his death.

World's most wanted under ISI protection

World's most wanted under ISI protection

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

World's most wanted terrorists Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri may be hiding close to each other in houses in northwest Pakistan, protected by some members of ISI, a media report has said.

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Biden made the remarks after an 'emergency meeting' convened by Biden of North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and G7 leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, renowned US Justice, dies at 87

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, renowned US Justice, dies at 87

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the bench, developed a rock star status during her career and was dubbed the 'Notorious RBG', CNN reported.

Meet the next Osama bin Laden

Meet the next Osama bin Laden

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

Considered the 'world's most wanted man' by counter terrorism organisations across three continents, Ilyas Kashmiri, the one-eyed rabid anti-India leader, is seen as a terror successor to Osama Bin Laden.

Op to rescue remaining Thai boys and coach begins

Op to rescue remaining Thai boys and coach begins

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The mission is a battle against time and heavy rainfall prediction for the week, which is likely to flood tunnels once again, making the entire operation difficult to carry out.

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Rediff.com2 May 2023

More than 20,000 Russian soldiers were killed and over 100,000 were wounded since December 2022, White House official John Kirby said, according to CNN.

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday denounced Western powers for not approving necessary decisions against Russian military operations in Ukraine and also not saving the country from the missiles and bomb attacks.

US House formalises Trump impeachment process

US House formalises Trump impeachment process

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

No Republican supported the resolution, while Independent Justin Amash of Michigan, who left the Republican party earlier this year, voted in favour.

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary calendar, CNN reported.

Biden in Warsaw, Russian rockets hit western Ukrainian city of Lviv

Biden in Warsaw, Russian rockets hit western Ukrainian city of Lviv

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Ukrainian officials said Russian forces struck near the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, without providing extensive details.

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Reacting to the surprising news, the museum said that the couple's wax figures which previously stood alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, will no longer appear in the Royal Family set, CNN reported.

Iraq's governing council member shot

Iraq's governing council member shot

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

At least four gunmen opened fire on Hashimi's car as she left her house.

Obama sent letter to Khamenei before Iran polls

Obama sent letter to Khamenei before Iran polls

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Weeks before the disputed Iranian presidential polls, US President Barack Obama had sent a direct message to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seeking "dialogue and engagement" between the two estranged nations.

Son-in-law approaches Trump about conceding the election: Reports

Son-in-law approaches Trump about conceding the election: Reports

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The move comes following Trump's assertion in a statement from his campaign -- after major United States media outlets projected that President-elect Biden will become the 46th president of the United States -- that Biden is 'rushing to falsely pose as the winner' and that the race is 'far from over'.

US coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,50,000

US coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,50,000

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The first death in the US was reported on February 29. The country reached 50,000 deaths 54 days later on April 23, and 34 days later, on May 27, crossed 100,000 deaths. It has taken 63 days to add another 50,000 to reach the 150,000 mark, CNN reported.

Trump set to be arraigned on Tuesday

Trump set to be arraigned on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on Tuesday after being indicted last week by a Manhattan grand jury on charges arising from hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former United States president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The residential building in the town of Chasiv Yar was hit on Saturday evening as Russia ramped up its assault on cities and towns in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to take control over the entire Donbas area.

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been cautioned by the United States and its allies against escalating the conflict in Israel. This comes after the deployment of US military assets to prevent a potential widening of the war, multiple US officials aware of the matter told CNN.

Gunman storms Discovery channel building

Gunman storms Discovery channel building

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

A gunman took at least one hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, police said.

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

American tech giant Apple on Friday warned of a flaw that is allowing hackers to seize control of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. The tech giant directing users of most of its devices to update their software after the company discovered a vulnerability in its operating systems that it says "may have been actively exploited," reported CNN. It urged users to install emergency software updates but has not disclosed the extent to which the flaw has been exploited.

Obama picks Napolitano, Daschle

Obama picks Napolitano, Daschle

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Incoming US President Barack Obama on Thursday picked two more candidates for his White House team, choosing Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano to be the homeland security chief and ex-Senator Tom Daschle for the healthcare job.

Dixville Notch: Obama begins with a landslide win

Dixville Notch: Obama begins with a landslide win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday won handsomely in the first election returns of the 2008 presidential race, winning 15 of 21 votes cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire.

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chauvin was convicted in April of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He faced up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for manslaughter.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.