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German national deported for aiding anti-nuke protests

German national deported for aiding anti-nuke protests

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A German national was deported from Tamil Nadu in the wee hours on Tuesday after he was picked up by police in Nagercoil for his alleged "active involvement" in the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant project.

German man deported for assisting anti-Koodankulam stir

German man deported for assisting anti-Koodankulam stir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A German national was picked up by the Tamil Nadu police in Nagercoil for allegedly assisting the protests against the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant and deported from the country in the wee hours of Tuesday.

 China cause for worry: CIA

China cause for worry: CIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

China was making determined military and diplomatic efforts to 'counter what it sees as US efforts to contain or encircle China'.

Why NYT kept mum on Davis' links with CIA

Why NYT kept mum on Davis' links with CIA

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The newspaper said that on February 8, the State Department spokesman P J Crowley, had contacted the paper's executive editor, Bill Keller, asking him not to speculate charges in the Pakistani press.

'America must rework its relationship with Pakistan'

'America must rework its relationship with Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Since its release last month, Central Intelligence Agency veteran and senior adviser to four Presidents on Middle East and South Asian issues Bruce Riedel's new book, Deadly Embrace: Pakistan, America and the Future of Global Jihad, has been creating waves in administration, Congressional, think tank and diplomatic circles.

When LUST got the better of these powerful men

When LUST got the better of these powerful men

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

In the wake of the scandal caused by Central Intelligence Agency chief David Petraues's affair, we take a look at some powerful men who thought, mistakenly, that they could have a little extra-marital fun on the side and get away with it!

Why we should be wary of the US

Why we should be wary of the US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

US senator denied from moving vote on Pak aid cutoff bill

US senator denied from moving vote on Pak aid cutoff bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The majority Democratic leadership in the United States Senate prevented a key Republican Senator from moving a vote on his amendment that if passed would have cut off all US aid to Pakistan till release of the imprisoned physician who helped the Central Intelligence Agency trace Osama bin Laden.

'Close India-Afghan ties drives Pakistan crazy'

'Close India-Afghan ties drives Pakistan crazy'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The growing relationship between Afghanistan and India has been driving the Pakistanis crazy and mounts their concern of being "surrounded," a former chief of the Central Intelligence Agency's Pakistan station has said, warning that Pakistan was unlikely to change its policy towards India.

Pak doc 'who helped US find Osama' faces death

Pak doc 'who helped US find Osama' faces death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A Pakistani judicial commission probing the death of Osama bin Laden has directed that a case of "high treason" be slapped on a doctor detained on charges of working for the American Central Intelligence Agency to obtain DNA samples of people living in the Al Qaeda leader's compound in Abbottabad.

Pak spy held in Delhi; army documents seized

Pak spy held in Delhi; army documents seized

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

A suspected Pakistani spy, who was in Delhi for the last one year allegedly conducting reconnaissance of army installations, was arrested recently, with the Delhi police claiming that they have recovered confidential documents related to the Indian Army from his possession.Sajjad Haider, 43, hailing from Lahore, was apprehended by a team of the Delhi police's Special Cell from Samalkha village on September 14 on a tip off from central intelligence agencies.

Battered Qaeda leaders may move out of Pak: CIA

Battered Qaeda leaders may move out of Pak: CIA

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Killing of top Al Qaeda leaders in Pakistan in recent past has shaken the sense of security of the terrorist leaders in Af-Pak tribal areas, a development which could encourage them to move to other parts of the world, a top Central Intelligence Agency official said Tuesday.

ED team probing cyber fraud attacked in Delhi, officer hurt

ED team probing cyber fraud attacked in Delhi, officer hurt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

An Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked in New Delhi on Thursday, officials said.

No access of US chopper wreckage to China: Pak

No access of US chopper wreckage to China: Pak

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Pakistani military has rejected reports that it gave China access to the top secret stealth helicopter that crashed during the covert American raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in May.

'Lashkar moving into mainstream of global jihad'

'Lashkar moving into mainstream of global jihad'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

'It should be an imperative of American policy to support the demand for Pakistan to shut down Lashkar-e-Tayiba,' says influential Afpak strategist Bruce Riedel.

Afridi jailed for helping militants, not CIA, claims Pak

Afridi jailed for helping militants, not CIA, claims Pak

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The case of Pakistani doctor Shakeel Afridi took a new twist on Wednesday when a detailed order about his arrest and conviction stated that he has been punished for his links with a militant outfit, not for working with the Central Intelligence Agency and helping it locate Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. The order has revealed that Dr Afridi will be produced before another court for the trial over his links with the CIA.

How Shakeel Afridi nailed Osama bin Laden

How Shakeel Afridi nailed Osama bin Laden

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Amir Mir reports how a physician became a CIA mole and helped locate the most wanted man in the world.

US on Afridi's 33-year sentence: 'Shocking and outrageous'

US on Afridi's 33-year sentence: 'Shocking and outrageous'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Strongly reacting to Pakistan jailing a doctor who helped the Central Intelligence Agency find Osama bin Laden to 33 years, the United States has said there was no basis for the verdict and it will raise the issue with the leadership in Islamabad. "We continue to see no basis for (Shakil) Afridi to be held," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters.

CIA 'failed' to detect Indian nuke tests in 1998

CIA 'failed' to detect Indian nuke tests in 1998

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The timing of the tests caught the CIA by surprise.

Pak doctor who helped trace Osama jailed for 33 years

Pak doctor who helped trace Osama jailed for 33 years

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Dr Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani surgeon who helped the US Central Intelligence Agency find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for 'treason'.

How the US plans to defeat the Taliban

How the US plans to defeat the Taliban

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

The Al Qaeda terrorist havens in Pakistan will be dismantled through "the combination of military operations -- aggressive military operations on the Afghan side -- and working energetically with the Pakistani government to shut down these safe havens."

Bitta slams Punjab Cong, SAD over Bhullar issue

Bitta slams Punjab Cong, SAD over Bhullar issue

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Apparently pained at politics over the execution of death row convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, All India Anti-Terrorist Front Chairman M S Bitta on Tuesday criticised the Punjab Congress unit for backing the demand for commuting the sentence. "I am mentally tortured by the Congress and central intelligence agencies for the past 18 years. I have completely failed to face political terrorism in the country," Bitta said.

Top US officials brief Pak Prez on NY bomb plot

Top US officials brief Pak Prez on NY bomb plot

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Top US security officials briefed Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, on the probe into the botched car bombing in New York by a Pakistani-American and discussed measures to prevent "potential attacks."

Pakistan's cancer needs urgent surgery

Pakistan's cancer needs urgent surgery

Rediff.com18 May 2010

What needs to be understood is that not one, but three cancers afflict Pakistan

PM calls report alarmist; Antony calls it baseless

PM calls report alarmist; Antony calls it baseless

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Terming as "alarmist" a media report that the Army moved two units towards Delhi in January without informing the government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said such reports "should not be taken at face value".

7 killed by US drone in Pakistan

7 killed by US drone in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2011

An unmanned United States spy plane struck a vehicle in the volatile North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan today, killing seven suspected militants.

'US and Pakistan can't afford a third divorce'

'US and Pakistan can't afford a third divorce'

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Experts comment of the ignominy Pakistan will have to face in the days to come in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's killing

How CIA spied on Osama's mansion for months

How CIA spied on Osama's mansion for months

Rediff.com6 May 2011

America's Central Intelligence Agency maintained a safe house near Abbottabad town for a small team of spies who conducted extensive surveillance on slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's compound for months before President Barack Obama signed an order to kill the most wanted terrorist on April 29.

'Osama's religious traditions should be respected'

'Osama's religious traditions should be respected'

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Amidst the celebrations over dreaded terrorist Osama bin Laden's killing, some political figures have passed statements that they really should not be making.

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Overhauled: Obama's national security team

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta will move to Pentagon to become new US Defence Secretary to replace Robert Gates while his top military commander in Afghanistan Gen David Petraeus is to takeover as the new CIA Director.

US drone attack kills 25 in Pakistan's tribal bel

US drone attack kills 25 in Pakistan's tribal bel

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Days after Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called for an end to drone attacks in his country, unmanned American spy planes today unleashed 10 missiles at a compound in the volatile North Waziristan, killing at least 25 people, including civilians.

'Headley's arrest changed US' perception on LeT'

'Headley's arrest changed US' perception on LeT'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Lisa Curtis, erstwhile Central Intelligence Agency South Asia analyst and ex-senior Congressional staffer on the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has said that the arrest and findings from the investigation of Chicago-based Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative John Coleman Headley, has awakened US officials to the gravity of the threat of the LeT and other Pakistan-based terrorist groups.

Sighs of relief in US over Davis's release

Sighs of relief in US over Davis's release

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The White House has welcomed the release of American Central Intelligence Agency contractor Raymond Davis, arrested by Pakistani authorities after he shot and killed two men in Lahore in January. His release ended one of the most serious diplomatic stand-offs between Islamabad and Washington in nine years of partnering in the fight against terrorism.

'US grateful to kin of Pak men killed by Davis'

'US grateful to kin of Pak men killed by Davis'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The United States on Wednesday expressed its gratitude to the families of two Pakistani men gunned down by Central Intelligence Agency contractor Raymond Davis for pardoning him and said the Department of Justice was investigating the shooting incident.

Raymond Davis insists he has diplomatic immunity

Raymond Davis insists he has diplomatic immunity

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

United States national Raymond Davis, an alleged Central Intelligence Agency contractor who was arrested for gunning down two men in Lahore, on Friday insisted he acted in self defence and had diplomatic immunity during a hearing into murder charges against him at a Pakistani court, which adjourned the trial till March 3.

'Al Qaeda still biggest threat'

'Al Qaeda still biggest threat'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

'It may be only a matter of time before al Qaeda or other groups attempt to use chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons,' said new CIA chief Porter Goss.

CIA's unique take on Indian politics!

CIA's unique take on Indian politics!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

The United States' Central Intelligence Agency, perceived to have the best spy network in the world, appears clueless about a crucial Indian political development."Privatisation of government-owned industries remains stalled and continues to generate political debate; populist pressure from within the UPA government and from its Left Front allies continues to restrain needed initiatives," says the World actbook section of the CIA website about the state of the Indian economy

US asks Iran to immediately release Hekmati

US asks Iran to immediately release Hekmati

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The United States has condemned the death sentence handed to American-Iranian ex-Marine Amir Mirzai Hekmati in Iran and asked Tehran to release him immediately.

Judge slams US govt, but dismisses Mumbai native De Sousa's case

Judge slams US govt, but dismisses Mumbai native De Sousa's case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Sabrina De Sousa, a United States consular officer in Milan, was abandoned by her own government and left to fend for herself in an alleged CIA kidnapping case in Italy. Rediff.com's George Joseph narrates her story.