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New Egypt has to be a model of democracy: Clinton

New Egypt has to be a model of democracy: Clinton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday arrived in Cairo to engage with the new Egyptian leadership on hosts of issues including Egypt's transition to democracy and bilateral ties.

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Egypt on Tuesday denounced as "negative, biased and ignorant" a report by Human Rights Watch that blamed the government for the mass killing of protesters in Cairo a year ago.

Israel, Palestine talk amid tottering truce in Gaza

Israel, Palestine talk amid tottering truce in Gaza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators began in Cairo on Monday to find a long-term solution to the conflict in Gaza that has killed over 2,000 people as an Egyptian-brokered 72-hour ceasefire took hold in the Hamas-ruled territory.

Israel wary, Gaza celebrates Mubarak's ouster

Israel wary, Gaza celebrates Mubarak's ouster

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

As Israel's longstanding partner in peace, Hosni Mubarak slipped into history in the face of eighteen days of intense protests by his countrymen, Israelis hoped that the new regime in Cairo would continue to respect the 31-year-old peace deal between the two sides.

Egypt govt warns of army action against protestors

Egypt govt warns of army action against protestors

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Emboldened by workers' strike across Egypt, thousands of pro-democracy protesters on Thursday carried out massive rallies against President Hosni Mubarak as they vowed to step up their 17-day revolt despite the government's warning that army could "intervene to control the country."

Mubarak fined $34 million for damaging economy

Mubarak fined $34 million for damaging economy

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been fined $34 million for "damaging the economy" by enforcing a shutdown of telephone and internet connections during the country's popular uprising. In the first clear ruling against the 83-year-old Egyptian dictator since he left office in February, a Cairo court slapped a fine of $34 million (20 million pounds) for cutting off access to internet and mobile phone services.

Detention of scribes shocking, India tells Egypt

Detention of scribes shocking, India tells Egypt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Amid the political turmoil and chaos in Egypt, foreign journalists have become targets of rampaging mobs, mostly aligned with embattled President Hosni Mubarak. Journalists became targets, beaten, bloodied, harassed and detained by raging men, most in some way aligned with Mubarak, CNN, ABC News and other media outlets reported.

In PHOTOS: March of the millions

In PHOTOS: March of the millions

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Some snapshots of the protests in Cairo against President Hosni Mubarak

Top 10 PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Top 10 PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

We bring you a collection of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

'We were trying to raise awareness of Islam in US'

'We were trying to raise awareness of Islam in US'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Greg Barker discusses his documentary Koran By Heart

Mubarak healthy to attend trial: Egypt's govt

Mubarak healthy to attend trial: Egypt's govt

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

On the eve of the much-awaited court hearing of Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian authorities on Tuesday said the 83-year-old former president is healthy enough to travel to Cairo to stand trial for killing of pro-democracy activists during a popular uprising that ousted his regime.

Hosni Mubarak could be hanged: Top judge

Hosni Mubarak could be hanged: Top judge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak may be hanged or jailed for life if found guilty of ordering the killing of pro-democracy protesters, as he was shifted to a military hospital pending a transfer to prison, state media said.

India in Women's Junior squash semis

India in Women's Junior squash semis

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Third seed India entered the World Junior Women's Squash Championships' team semi-finals after thrashing England 2-0 in Cairo, Egypt.

India reaches out to Egypt's new government

India reaches out to Egypt's new government

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

In its first political contact with the new regime after the ouster of long-time President Hosni Mubarak, India has conveyed its full support to Egypt and its people during the historic power transition process in Cairo. New Delhi's backing for the transitional government was conveyed by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed during his talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, his deputy Yehiah Al Aziz El Gamal and Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

IMAGES: Egypt celebrates Mubarak's fall with victory march

IMAGES: Egypt celebrates Mubarak's fall with victory march

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Waving flags and playing musical instruments, tens of thousands of Egyptians on Friday packed Cairo's Tahrir Square, the hub of the 18-day revolt that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, for a "victory march" and to keep up pressure on the new military rulers to carry out democratic reforms.

Egypt seeks freeze of assets of Mubarak aides

Egypt seeks freeze of assets of Mubarak aides

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Days after the toppling of the regime, the Egyptian military led government has asked the US and European Union to freeze the assets of top henchmen of ousted president Hosni Mubarak, but has remained mum on the bounty of the deposed president.

Mubarak dismisses deadline, Egypt enraged

Mubarak dismisses deadline, Egypt enraged

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Thousands of Egyptians converged in Cairo on Friday to stage a 'day of departure' for embattled President Hosni Mubarak, who ignored the global clamour for him to step down immediately, saying that such a move will plunge the Arab state into 'chaos'.

Why Internet freedom is under threat

Why Internet freedom is under threat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

As the people of Egypt are finding out, the Net is about freedom -- to share creative ideas, to express dissent and oppose repression, says Rajni Bakshi.

Mammoth march today; Clock's ticking for Mubarak

Mammoth march today; Clock's ticking for Mubarak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The protesters have given President Mubarak a Friday ultimatum to quit, and have called for a show of strength on Tuesday.

Centre to send special flight for Indians in Egypt

Centre to send special flight for Indians in Egypt

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

The government has made arrangements for a special Air India flight to carry 300 Indians -- mainly women and children -- from Cairo, which has been rocked by violent protests for the past few days, to India. The arrangement for the special flight was made at the request of the Indian community in Egypt in view of the prevailing situation there, the external affairs ministry said in a statement. The arrangements are being coordinated by Indian Ambassador R Swaminathan.

PIX: Elbaradei returns as Egypt burns in dissent

PIX: Elbaradei returns as Egypt burns in dissent

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Nobel Peace laureate and ex-IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei returned home on Friday to join the largest anti-government demonstrations in decades giving a boost to Egypt's mass protest movement, as authorities braced for a new wave of protests, which has left seven persons dead.

Mubarak in court to face murder, corruption charge

Mubarak in court to face murder, corruption charge

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Egypt's fallen president Hosni Mubarak returned to a court on Monday, wheeled on a stretcher, to answer charges of killing 800 pro-democracy protesters. Mubarak, along with his two sons Alaa and Gamal, was in a dock in a cage built for his safety. He was flown in by a helicopter from a Cairo hospital where he had been detained since his first court appearance on August 3.

Muslim Brotherhood faces ban in Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood faces ban in Egypt

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Interim Egyptian Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi has put forward a proposal to legally dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood.

I am a victim of defamation: Hosni Mubarak

I am a victim of defamation: Hosni Mubarak

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak on Sunday hit out at what he called an "unjust campaign" of "lies" against him, denying he had any assets abroad and threatening to sue his defamers, in his first public statement since being forced out.

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over the weekend, killing all 224 people aboard, broke up high in the air, an official said.

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Saturday's capital punishment ruling against Morsi makes him the first president in Egypt's history to face the possibility of death by hanging.

Goalline technology cheaper solution than having additional refs

Goalline technology cheaper solution than having additional refs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Introducing goalline technology at soccer stadiums would prove a cheaper, as reliable aid to referees than UEFA's method of two additional assistants, according to manufacturers.

Can the Davis case trigger Egypt-like uprising in Pakistan?

Can the Davis case trigger Egypt-like uprising in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

What unfolded on the streets of Cairo over the last few weeks could happen in Pakistan as well if the United States does not handle the Raymond Davis case more sensitively, warns senior analyst B Raman.

IT firms revisit West Asia plan

IT firms revisit West Asia plan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

"A number of Indian IT companies that were looking at long-term investments in the region, as a second and third level investment zone, will have to now re-look plans," said Ameet Nivsarkar, vice-president for global trade and development, National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom).

Islamic leadership may not solve Egypt's woes

Islamic leadership may not solve Egypt's woes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

The dominant version of Islam that informed Egypt's revival seemed to be harsh, fun-less and punitive, and, at the same time, thoroughly incapable of providing a progressive alternative to Mubarak's regime, says Yoginder Sikand

FMCGs worried over Egypt

FMCGs worried over Egypt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Anti-government protests in Egypt are making Prashant Goenka, director, international business, Emami Ltd, nervous

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Brazil held 10 presumed Islamist militants in isolation cells at a maximum security jail on Friday as police combed their computers and mobile phones for information about possible threats to next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Egypt will sink in chaos if I step down: Mubarak

Egypt will sink in chaos if I step down: Mubarak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he is "fed up" and wants to quit but fears that the nation will "sink in chaos" if he steps down.

Egypt row: Flight with 3rd batch of Indians

Egypt row: Flight with 3rd batch of Indians

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Another batch of Indians, who were caught in the violent unrest in Cairo over the demand for the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, reached Mumbai by a special 'ferry' flight of Air India on Thursday. The special flight AI-161, a Boeing 747-800 aircraft, carrying 212 passengers on board, landed at 5.22 am at the city's Chhattrapati Shivaji International Airport, an Air India spokesperson said.

Pak for result oriented dialogue with India

Pak for result oriented dialogue with India

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Pakistan is looking forward to a sustained and result-oriented engagement with India on the basis of "sovereign equality and mutual respect", Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday.

Pandith defends Obama's entrepreneurial summit

Pandith defends Obama's entrepreneurial summit

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Srinagar-born Farah Pandith, US Representative to Muslim Communities from around the world, in defending President Barack Obama's decision to invite delegates from largely Muslim-majority countries and those with sizable Muslim minorities for his Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit, said this was a pledge he had made in his Cairo speech in June last year during his outreach to the Islamic world and "something he wanted to do."

AI, Jet, Kingfisher flights to Europe cancelled

AI, Jet, Kingfisher flights to Europe cancelled

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Flights to the UK and other European destinations of Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines remained cancelled for the sixth consecutive day today in the wake of huge clouds of volcanic ash emanating from Iceland.

No 2nd term, not running for US president: Hillary

No 2nd term, not running for US president: Hillary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton has said that she would not serve a second term as the top American diplomat if President Barack Obama was to be re-elected in 2012 presidential elections. She also categorically ruled out any attempt to run for US presidency again.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of February

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of February

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in month gone by.