News for 'Cairo'

Salah donates oxygen, ambulance to Egypt village to fight COVID

Salah donates oxygen, ambulance to Egypt village to fight COVID

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Salah's charity delivers oxygen cyclinders direct to patients' homes.

Protesters target US embassy in Yemen, Cairo

Protesters target US embassy in Yemen, Cairo

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd during sporadic clashes through the night outside the embassy, where on Wednesday thousands of protesters climbed on the embassy walls and tore down the Stars and Stripes. They replaced it with a black Islamic flag.

ISSF WC: India's tally swells as Dangi bags two medals

ISSF WC: India's tally swells as Dangi bags two medals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Dangi and Tomar made it an India 1-2 in qualifications early in the morning with scores of 588 and 583 from the 60-shot round.

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'To our Moroccan friends: Congratulations on this beautiful journey. You are making football history.'

Shooting Worlds: Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold

Shooting Worlds: Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It was also Patil's second senior world championship gold in his very first outing, having won the individual 10m air rifle event earlier.

Mubarak's thugs fire at protestors in Cairo

Mubarak's thugs fire at protestors in Cairo

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Rounds of gunfire were heard early on Thursday at Tahrir Square in Cairo after violent clashes broke out between pro-and anti-Hosni Mubarak supporters over the president's refusal to step down immediately, leaving at least three people dead and over 600 others injured.

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Post his resignation, the former leader was jailed for years after the uprising but was freed in 2017 after he was acquitted of corruption charges and abuse of power.

Muslim Women And The Hijab Debate

Muslim Women And The Hijab Debate

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

When turbans are allowed on school and college campuses, or sacred ash on the forehead, can one ban the hijab? asks T N Ninan.

Salah flies to Russia but does not train with team

Salah flies to Russia but does not train with team

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mo Salah appeared with the rest of Egypt squad at a final training session in Cairo before flying to Russia on Sunday for the country's first World Cup appearance in 28 years.

Shooting World Cup: Swapnil-Ashi win mixed 3P gold

Shooting World Cup: Swapnil-Ashi win mixed 3P gold

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

India ended their campaign at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a gold in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) mixed team competition, after Swapnil Kusale and Ashi Chouksey beat Ukranians Serhiy Kulish and Daria Tykhova 16-12, in the gold medal match.

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Saurabh Chaudhary shot 16 in the gold medal contest to finish ahead of Germany's Michael Schwald (6).

Torino boss worries about injuries when Serie A restarts

Torino boss worries about injuries when Serie A restarts

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Italy's heritage authority allows San Siro demolition

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from around the world to intrigue you this weekend.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

PIX: Egypt's Olympic medallist trains in living room

PIX: Egypt's Olympic medallist trains in living room

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Egypt's Olympic bronze medallist Hedaya Malak says she imagines her living room is a taekwondo hall as she tries to adjust to training from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep in shape for her third Games. The 27-year-old, who finished third in the -57kg category at the Rio Olympics four years ago, has already qualified for the Tokyo Games, which were postponed for a year to 2021 in March.

Our ODD ODD World

Our ODD ODD World

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Over 200 world leaders, including former presidents, prime ministers and ministers have backed a campaign urging the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations to help vaccinate the world's poorest from low-income economies against COVID-19 by paying two-thirds of an estimated $66 billion required.

Tanks, troops step in to stop Cairo's street war

Tanks, troops step in to stop Cairo's street war

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

With just hours left for Friday's showdown between protesters and the government in Egypt, the army on Thursday rolled out tanks and positioned soldiers to separate warring pro-and anti-Hosni Mubarak demonstrators, who clashed leaving seven people dead and 700 injured in fresh violence.

Travel in the times of COVID-19

Travel in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Who can keep human beings away from travel?

Shri Nivetha, Esha, Ruchita win gold in women's 10m air pistol

Shri Nivetha, Esha, Ruchita win gold in women's 10m air pistol

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships: Krrish Pal registers win in 1st round

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Al Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a central role in the 9/11 terror attacks and later created the group's regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul, in the biggest blow to the global terror network since killing of its founder Osama bin Laden in 2011 in Pakistan.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

PIX: Egyptian grandfather, 75, scores on professional debut

PIX: Egyptian grandfather, 75, scores on professional debut

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Egyptian grandfather Ezzeldin Bahader took a big step towards becoming the world's oldest professional soccer player by making his debut at the age of 75 over the weekend and celebrated the occasion by scoring a goal. The former amateur player, father of four and grandfather of six, showed he still had an eye for goal by slotting in from the penalty spot much to the delight of his team mates and fans. In order to be recognised as the world's oldest professional player, Bahader must play at least one more 90-minute game.

Parkour daredevils challenge social norms in Egypt

Parkour daredevils challenge social norms in Egypt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

This could be Egypt's first professional all-women parkour team.

Tamil film M3V wins award at Cairo film fest

Tamil film M3V wins award at Cairo film fest

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

First time director Krishnan Gomatham Seshadri can't stop gushing about the whole experience.

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Three masked men on motorcycles threw the firebombs into the club in the Agouza district early Friday morning and fled.

36 killed, 123 injured in train collision in Egypt

36 killed, 123 injured in train collision in Egypt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The incident took place after a train coming from Cairo, the capital of Egypt, collided with another train coming from Port Said in Khorshid area.

Italian Consulate in Egypt bombed; 1 killed

Italian Consulate in Egypt bombed; 1 killed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Islamic State militants detonated a powerful car bomb outside the Italian consulate in Cairo, killing a civilian and injuring 10 people, the first assault on a foreign mission in Egypt since militants launched a campaign against security forces after Mohammed Morsi's ouster in 2013.

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An Egyptian court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences against 11 people for their involvement in the country's worst-ever soccer violence that killed 74 fans after a top-league game in the coastal Port Said city.

India shining: Boxer Boora, skeet shooters in line for medals

India shining: Boxer Boora, skeet shooters in line for medals

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Naveen Boora in medal rounds of Strandja Memorial tourney

8 killed in Israeli air strikes on day 49 of Gaza war

8 killed in Israeli air strikes on day 49 of Gaza war

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Intensifying its military offensive in Gaza, Israel on Monday pounded Hamas targets in the coastal strip with air strikes and tanks, killing at least four Palestinians on the 49th day of the war which has left nearly 2,200 people dead.

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Mohamed Salah heads to the World Cup with the reputation of being one of the most lethal finishers in the game, and his country's hopes of making it to the knockout stages rest overwhelmingly on his shoulders.

What Obama told the Muslim world

What Obama told the Muslim world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Read United States President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world.

Morsi's detention extended for 15 days

Morsi's detention extended for 15 days

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's detention was extended by 15 days by a court in Cairo on charges that the Islamist leader conspired with Palestinian militant group Hamas during the country's 2011 uprising.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

Hosni Mubarak: The journey from palace to prison

Hosni Mubarak: The journey from palace to prison

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

From being one of the world's longest-serving Presidents, Egypt's war hero Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak has now been condemned to spend the twilight of his life in prison.

Egypt: 25 dead in worst riots since Mubarak exit

Egypt: 25 dead in worst riots since Mubarak exit

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The violence broke out after Coptic Christians protesting against an attack on a church clashed with security forces, forcing authorities to declare curfew in the area.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

We bring you some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours.