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French artist unveils new optical illusion installation in Italy

French artist unveils new optical illusion installation in Italy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

"La Ferita," or "The Wound," scales the Palazzo's Renaissance faade and simulates a giant gaping hole in the front of the building. Inside the architectural tear is an imagined vision of the Palazzo's interior, made real by a black and white photographic collage.

Trudeau believes that Iran missile downed Ukraine jet

Trudeau believes that Iran missile downed Ukraine jet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

"We have intelligence from multiple sources including our alliance and our own intelligence and the evidence indicate that the plane was shot down by an Iranian surface to air missile. This may have been unintentional," Trudeau said during a conference. The Boeing 737 jet with 176 people on board including 63 Canadians crashed minutes after taking off from Tehran on Wednesday morning.

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 to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Trump will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27 in Jacksonville.

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

This comes just a day after another tremor, with a 6.4 magnitude, jolted the state on Thursday.

Trump was taken to underground bunker during protests

Trump was taken to underground bunker during protests

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Trump's team was surprised by the protests that were witnessed outside the White House on Friday night, according to the US daily.

US medical bills turned into paintings and sold to erase debt

US medical bills turned into paintings and sold to erase debt

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

MSCHF, a Brooklyn-based group of artists and designers, painstakingly recreated three peoples' medical invoices as large scale paintings. The work is aptly called 3 Medical Bills.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

Iran 'accidentally' shot down Ukraine plane: US officials

Iran 'accidentally' shot down Ukraine plane: US officials

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Trump also said that he had "suspicions" about the crash as US media reported it had been mistakenly shot down by Iran.

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

If confirmed by the Senate, the 67-year-old career military officer would be the first African-American to lead the Department of Defence.

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.

Unlike Trump, Pence to attend Biden's inauguration: Reports

Unlike Trump, Pence to attend Biden's inauguration: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Biden said that he was glad Trump decided not to attend and that Pence is "welcome to come.'

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

In China, the toll stood at around 3,250 and in Italy it was 3,405.

Trump's younger brother passes away

Trump's younger brother passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Robert, who took blood thinners, had experienced brain bleeds that began after a recent fall, The New York Times quoted a close friend of the family's.

Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Weinstein, aged 67, who was once one of Hollywood's most powerful figures, was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual act last month, based on the testimony of Miriam Haley, and rape in the third degree, based on the testimony of one-time aspiring actress Jessica Mann.

World's first space hotel plans to open in 2027

World's first space hotel plans to open in 2027

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The world's very first space hotel is slated to open in 2027. Named the Voyager Class space station, the hotel will be able to hold up to 400 guests.

Erdogan wins Turkish presidential poll, official word on Friday

Erdogan wins Turkish presidential poll, official word on Friday

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

"Our nation has given me the mandate for the presidency," Erdogan said in a victory speech in Istanbul, noting his declaration was based on unofficial results. "I would like to congratulate our nation once again. This has been another test of democracy and we have passed this test successfully," CNN quoted the Turkish president as saying.

Djokovic is our LeBron but we have to call him out sometimes: Kyrgios

Djokovic is our LeBron but we have to call him out sometimes: Kyrgios

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Nick Kyrgios has likened Novak Djokovic to NBA player LeBron James in his influence both on and off the court but says he had a duty to call out the world number one when he "lost his way" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kamala Harris, Pelosi make history at Biden speech

Kamala Harris, Pelosi make history at Biden speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

United States Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have made history as they shared the stage during US President Joe Biden's first joint session to Congress, marking the first time that two women sat behind a US president during an address to Congress.

Putin Offers Ukraine an Olive Branch

Putin Offers Ukraine an Olive Branch

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's main gain will be that in geopolitical terms, Ukraine regains its sovereignty and ceases to be a de facto American colony, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India keeping an eye on drill by China near Ladakh: Gen Naravane

India keeping an eye on drill by China near Ladakh: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com20 May 2021

"We have seen movements in training areas. It is an annual exercise. They come for training. We also go to training areas. We have been keeping a constant eye on it. We have forces along the LAC and they are adequate to deal with any action or activity," Gen Naravane told India Today channel.

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

A source said that Trump is now focused on Mar-a-Lago "ensuring a smooth transition out of Washington for herself and her 14-year-old-son, Barron".

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Salah was seen with controversial Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov while he was recuperating from the shoulder injury he suffered during the Champions League final.

More troops guard US Capitol than Iraq, Afghanistan

More troops guard US Capitol than Iraq, Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Pentagon is deploying 20,000 National Guards with lethal weapons in Washington DC, a week ahead of the inauguration, to prevent any violence as experienced on January 6, with intelligence agencies receiving information about move to create violence and chaos across the country.

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

"I think often of persecuted peoples: the Rohingya, the poor Uyghurs, the Yazidi -- what ISIS did to them was truly cruel -- or Christians in Egypt and Pakistan killed by bombs that went off while they prayed in the church," Francis says in a new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future, published on Monday.

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

US President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the US and around the world and the new team announcement is a continuation of that work.

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The New York Times in a news story on Saturday said that American intelligence officials have concluded that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked terrorists for killing coalition forces in Afghanistan -- including targeting American troops -- amid the peace talks to end the long-running war there, according to officials briefed on the matter.

US facing 4 historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

US facing 4 historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

On Saturday, Biden had accused Donald Trump of "abdicating responsibility" and had pressed the outgoing president to immediately sign the COVID-19 relief bill that was pending.

17 US sailors hospitalised after fire on board naval vessel

17 US sailors hospitalised after fire on board naval vessel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The sailors on the USS Bonhomme Richard had 'minor injuries' from the fire and were taken to a hospital, Lt Cmdr Patricia Kreuzberger told CNN earlier Sunday.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Told Kamala she's going to win, says proud uncle

Told Kamala she's going to win, says proud uncle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Delhi-based Balachandran said he was feeling "proud and happy", describing Harris as a fighter.

Trump's voter fraud claims 'baseless allegations': Observers

Trump's voter fraud claims 'baseless allegations': Observers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The report said uncertainty caused by late legal challenges and evidence-deficient claim about election fraud created confusion and concern among election officials and voters.

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.

Exit polls project edge for RJD-Cong over NDA in Bihar

Exit polls project edge for RJD-Cong over NDA in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The focus now shifts to November 10 counting of votes.

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as they welcomed the 46th President of the United States with praise and took parting shots at his predecessor Donald Trump.

PHOTOS: The storming of US Capitol

PHOTOS: The storming of US Capitol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The police, outnumbered by the maskless protesters, had a tough time in managing the mob, as hundreds of protesters breached security and entered the Capitol building

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Posts on pro-Trump and far-right online networks have called for protest action on a number of dates, including armed demonstrations in cities across the country on January 17 and a march in Washington DC on inauguration day itself.

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The US vice-president-elect received a dose of the Moderna vaccine from clinical nurse Patricia Cummings at United Medical Center, which is located in Southeast Washington, DC.

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