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Julian Assange leaves UK after plea deal with Biden

Julian Assange leaves UK after plea deal with Biden

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to enter a plea deal with the Joe Biden administration that could pave the way for him to avoid imprisonment in the United States, according to recently filed federal court documents, CNN reported.

Trump shooter was a Republican, due to vote this year

Trump shooter was a Republican, due to vote this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

He lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, about 56 km south of the Trump rally site where law enforcement officials said he fired at Trump, the presumptive presidential candidate of the Republican Party.

'Will give you a child': Elon Musk tells Taylor Swift as she endorses Harris

'Will give you a child': Elon Musk tells Taylor Swift as she endorses Harris

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a jibe at American singer songwriter Taylor Swift who threw her support behind Vice president Kamala Harris for the next President following a high stakes debate with former president Donald Trump.

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday is cruising towards winning the race for the White House in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history by almost defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in an election that virtually divided the country into two camps.

Israel strikes Beirut after Golan Heights attack, 1 killed

Israel strikes Beirut after Golan Heights attack, 1 killed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The IDF said that its target was the Hezbollah commander, who was responsible for the attack at the football ground in Majdal Shams.

Cold coffee: Starbucks sacks CEO Laxman Narasimhan

Cold coffee: Starbucks sacks CEO Laxman Narasimhan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan who is stepping down.

Donald Trump is unstable: Kamala's unprecedented attack

Donald Trump is unstable: Kamala's unprecedented attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Former President Donald Trump is becoming increasingly unstable, obsessed with revenge and is out for unchecked power, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday in an unprecedented attack on her Republican rival ahead of next week's election.

Putin ready to stop war, if these conditions are met

Putin ready to stop war, if these conditions are met

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Ukraine has rejected Putin's demand and termed it a 'complete sham' and 'offensive to common sense'.

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Just 10 days ahead of the Election Day, the United States presidential race remained very tight with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a dead heat for the popular votes in most swing states.

67% Think Harris Won Debate With Trump

67% Think Harris Won Debate With Trump

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

CNN reported that 'registered voters who watched Tuesday's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump say, 63% to 37%, that Harris turned in a better performance'.

Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, most exit polls predicted on Wednesday after conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state. Jharkhand is likely to see a change of government with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance coming to power in the state, three exit polls said on Wednesday with one poll giving majority to the ruling JMM-led alliance.

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that as many as 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 'numerous cases' due to heat stress and 'unauthorised' trips accounting for over four out of five of the deaths, CNN reported.

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Elon Musk has announced that a massive DDoS attack hit his livestream with former United States President Donald Trump, forcing X owner to scale down the live audience.

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Following a New York jury's verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, raising pertinent questions about his future political endeavours and voting rights, CNN reported.

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The outcome may determine whether Macron's centrist coalition retains power or if France faces a period of political cohabitation with the far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen attacked by man on Copenhagen street

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen attacked by man on Copenhagen street

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Minister of Environment Magnus Heunicke urged for national unity in the wake of the assault, emphasising the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding one another, irrespective of "political disagreements, election campaigns."

George Clooney wants Biden to drop re-election bid

George Clooney wants Biden to drop re-election bid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

George Clooney, the Hollywood actor and influential Democratic financial supporter, has called for United States President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign, arguing that the president is too old to run again.

UK ex-PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID

UK ex-PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Polling station officials had to refuse Johnson's attempt to vote in South Oxfordshire on Thursday when he arrived without the necessary photo ID, CNN reported, citing PA media.

Trump 'punches' CNN in a 'juvenile' tweet

Trump 'punches' CNN in a 'juvenile' tweet

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

A video shows Trump attacking and punching a man whose face is obscured by a CNN logo.

Fog, cold weather hinder search for Raisi's chopper crash site

Fog, cold weather hinder search for Raisi's chopper crash site

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Hours after an Iranian military commander claimed to have located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conflicting reports emerged as the head of Iran's Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Koulivand, said that rescue teams are still searching the area for the accident site.

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Rediff.com9 May 2024

It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the weapons sent could also be used in the operation to target the population centres.

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'...and I was a great admirer of his leadership of Tata Sons.'

What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Biden commended the Secret Service for their 'vigilance' and keeping the former president 'safe'. He further said that one suspect has been held in custody and an active investigation is underway.

Iran 'concludes' op with a warning; not yet over, says Israel

Iran 'concludes' op with a warning; not yet over, says Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Sardar Bagheri, has said that the military operation against Israel has 'concluded' from Tehran's side, while issuing warning that if the United States helps Israel in their possible next actions, their bases will 'not have any security', and will be dealt with, according to CNN.

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.

Explosions rock pro-Iran military base in Iraq

Explosions rock pro-Iran military base in Iraq

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

However, the reason behind the explosions is not known as yet.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

Trump assassination attempt suspect 'planned' to recruit Afghan soldiers in Ukraine

Trump assassination attempt suspect 'planned' to recruit Afghan soldiers in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh, who authorities suspect was planning to attack the Republican presidential nominee as he played a round of golf, made these remarks to The New York Times.

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.

Israeli troops fire at Gazans collecting food aid, 104 killed

Israeli troops fire at Gazans collecting food aid, 104 killed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A devastating incident unfolded in northern Gaza, resulting in the loss of at least 104 lives and leaving hundreds injured, according to Palestinian officials, CNN reported.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 in Taiwan, sparks tsunami fears

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 in Taiwan, sparks tsunami fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

At least nine people have been killed and 77 people trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, CNN reported, citing the National Fire Agency (NFA).

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

After Acosta asked Trump if he would pledge to reject any foreign interference in the upcoming presidential polls and also questioned his move to appoint a new acting Director of National Intelligence who apparently does not have any intelligence experience, the US President said he does not want any help from any country and hasn't been given help from any country.

Modi's outreach helped avert 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine: Report

Modi's outreach helped avert 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

US officials say that outreach and public statements from Modi and others helped avert a crisis.

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Palestinian ministry of health said that they have found a number of bodies and injured people from the camp, as the IDF has partially withdrawn from the area.

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Reacting to the FBI's statement, Trump told his supporters that he has accepted an apology from the FBI.

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Hours after another failed attempt on his life, former United States president Donald Trump on Monday said he will never surrender and never stop fighting for Americans.

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Additional United States military assets that were moved into the Middle East before Iran's attack on Israel will remain in place, CNN reported, citing Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder.