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ISS may fall on India, China: Russian space agency chief warns

ISS may fall on India, China: Russian space agency chief warns

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Russia and the US are the major partners in the ISS programme, which also includes Canada, Japan and several European nations like France, Italy and Spain.

Indians in Kyiv asked to 'leave urgently' as fighting gets fierce

Indians in Kyiv asked to 'leave urgently' as fighting gets fierce

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'All Indian nationals including students are advised to leave Kyiv urgently today. Preferably by available trains or through any other means available,' the embassy said.

Russia bombs theatre sheltering hundreds of Ukrainian civilians

Russia bombs theatre sheltering hundreds of Ukrainian civilians

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Mariupol City Council, who shared an image of the destroyed building, said Russian forces had 'purposefully and cynically destroyed the Drama Theater in the heart of Mariupol', CNN reported.

US woman tests Covid positive mid-flight, isolates for 5 hrs in toilet

US woman tests Covid positive mid-flight, isolates for 5 hrs in toilet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Marisa Fotieo, a teacher from Michigan, said her throat began to hurt halfway through the trip on December 19 so she went to the bathroom to perform a rapid Covid test which confirmed she was infected, WABC-TV reported.

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon's extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges.

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off coast Florida.

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Canadian government announced that this new requirement will come into effect on January 5, at which point travellers aged two and older will need to provide proof of a negative test before leaving for Canada.

Ukraine rejects Russia's offer to surrender Mariupol

Ukraine rejects Russia's offer to surrender Mariupol

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that if 'negotiations' with Russian President Vladimir Putin fail then 'that would mean that this is a third World War'.

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Musk also said that there will be a vote for major policy changes on Twitter.

'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.

Biden-Putin summit: Envoys to return to their posts

Biden-Putin summit: Envoys to return to their posts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

After wrapping up a summit with United States President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that the American and Russian ambassadors will return to their diplomatic posts and take up their functions, adding that when that would happen is a 'purely technical one'.

Biden-Putin shake hands, hold much-anticipated meet in Geneva

Biden-Putin shake hands, hold much-anticipated meet in Geneva

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

United States President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday smiled and greeted each other awkwardly with a handshake outside a villa in Geneva, before heading in for a highly-anticipated summit.

Heavyweight champion joins Ukraine's military

Heavyweight champion joins Ukraine's military

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'My country and my pride are more important to me than a belt'

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The explosions came in the wake of the attack on the Kerch bridge on Saturday.

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"The intelligence community and the rest of the government are still looking at this. There's not been a definitive conclusion, so it's difficult for me to say, nor should I feel like I should have to defend press reporting about a possible preliminary indication here," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters at a daily White House news conference.

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

China on Monday said it is keeping a close watch on reports of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan though it was conspicuously missing from her official Asia tour itinerary and warned of a resolute response by its military and strong countermeasures if she went ahead with the trip to Taipei.

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A suspected Chinese spy balloon, said to be the size of three buses, was spotted over the United States' airspace, the Pentagon has said, a development that has further strained the already tense bilateral ties as Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday abruptly postponed his key visit to Beijing.

Salman Rushdie once complained about 'too much security' around him

Salman Rushdie once complained about 'too much security' around him

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Following the attack on Friday, questions were raised about the security precautions -- or lack thereof -- at the host institution, which sits in a rural lake resort about 110 km south of Buffalo, New York.

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Authorities were still looking into Matar's nationality and his criminal records, if any.

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The new report highlights how different parts of the intelligence community have arrived at disparate judgments about the pandemic's origin.

Aus PM-elect Anthony Albanese no stranger to India: High commissioner

Aus PM-elect Anthony Albanese no stranger to India: High commissioner

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The Labor Party leader had travelled to New Delhi as a backpacker in 1991 and led a parliamentary delegation in 2018.

Russia, Ukraine agree to organise humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine agree to organise humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a solution only for the organisation of humanitarian corridors,' Advisor to the Head of the President's Office of Ukraine Mykhailo Podoliak said on Twitter.

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

US officials have said that the initial findings have suggested that the missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian missile.

Outage at website hosting firm hits internet across Europe, US

Outage at website hosting firm hits internet across Europe, US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Several major websites across the world, including the UK government's Gov.Uk website, crashed for some time on Tuesday due to an outage at global website hosting service Fastly.

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It would be Zelenskyy's first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in February, a surprise visit that could change security concerns.

Last US troops to leave Afghanistan's Bagram airbase today

Last US troops to leave Afghanistan's Bagram airbase today

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

As the United States prepares to withdraw its troops from the conflict-torn country under President Joe Biden's order to end America's 'forever war', the full withdrawal of US troops from the country is expected very soon.

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Serena Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in similar behavior to Zverev

Will use nukes if faced with 'existential threat': Russia

Will use nukes if faced with 'existential threat': Russia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Peskov said, 'main goals of the operation' are to 'get rid of the military potential of Ukraine', to ensure Ukraine is a 'neutral country', to get rid of 'nationalist battalions', for Ukraine to accept that Crimea is a part of Russia and accept the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The last 15 days have turned the life of young Afghan television anchor Beheshta Arghand upside down.

Chernobyl personnel working as usual: Russia

Chernobyl personnel working as usual: Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant's personnel are continuing to service the facilities and monitor the radiation situation at the station as usual, a top Russian official claimed on Friday, a day after Russian forces took over the decommissioned facility after a fierce fight with Ukrainian soldiers guarding it.

US reports first case of Omicron

US reports first case of Omicron

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The case has been detected in the US state of California, Top Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci was quoted as saying by CNN.

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Putin said the residents in the four annexed regions will now be Russia's "citizens forever".

Brazil's COVID vaccine volunteer dies, tests to continue

Brazil's COVID vaccine volunteer dies, tests to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

While it is not clear whether the volunteer had received the vaccine or a placebo shot during the trial, Anvisa has refused to reveal any more information citing reasons of medical privacy, CNN reported.

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 billion; investors to get $54.20 per share

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 billion; investors to get $54.20 per share

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Under the terms of the deal, shareholders will receive USD 54.20 in cash for each share of Twitter stock they own, matching Musk's original offer and marking a 38 per cent premium over the stock price the day before Musk revealed his stake in the company, CNN reported.

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried here, and I would like to have a history to tell to my kids.'

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The 19-kilometre (11.8 miles) bridge, which runs across the Kerch Strait and connects Crimea with mainland Russia, consists of a railway and vehicle sections.

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Some individuals or small families were still 'being pulled through the gates somehow' as of Saturday, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the situation.

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Biden previously told Jake Tapper of CNN that he would be "happy to" take the COVID-19 vaccine once US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said it was safe and he would get the injection in a public setting to prove it.

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

On Friday, Putin formally announced the annexation of four regions -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia -- and claimed that "this is the will of millions of people".