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US should keep military option open on Syria: Hagel

US should keep military option open on Syria: Hagel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The United States needs to maintain its military threat against Syria as such pressure forced the Assad regime to change its posture on chemical weapons, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today.

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The US is prepared to carry out "targeted and precise military action" in Iraq if required, President Barack Obama said on Thursday.

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The United States and China have agreed to expand military exchanges and exercises as part of efforts to build more stable bilateral ties amid tensions over cyber security.

Alabama Democrat edges past Roy Moore in US senate race

Alabama Democrat edges past Roy Moore in US senate race

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Doug Jones scored a stunning upset in the Alabama Senate race as he defeated accused paedophile Roy Moore, in a huge blow to US President Donald Trump.

Trump junks as ridiculous reports on Russia meddling in US election

Trump junks as "ridiculous" reports on Russia meddling in US election

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Trump told Fox News that the claim as another "excuse" pushed by Democrats to explain his upset victory against Hillary.

Bigg Boss: 'If there was no jodi concept, I 'd have lasted longer'

Bigg Boss: 'If there was no jodi concept, I 'd have lasted longer'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'I have a very strong presence of mind. If someone is planning to target me, I will not give them an opportunity. I didn't know Kriti's weaknesses, so I was disappointed with the pairing.'

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Rediff.com7 May 2015

BCCI on Thursday cleared Sunil Narine's action after giving him a final warning.

CSK set to dominate KKR on home turf

CSK set to dominate KKR on home turf

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

It's going to be Chennai Super Kings' war cry Whistle Podu versus Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo re.

Indian drought: Bonanza for Canadian farmers

Indian drought: Bonanza for Canadian farmers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Canada is the top supplier of pulses to India, which is expected to import 1 million tonnes more this year.

KKR's mystery spinner Narine reported for suspect action in CLT20

KKR's mystery spinner Narine reported for suspect action in CLT20

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) crackdowns on chucking again. West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has been reported for suspect bowling action during a Champions League T20 match between KKR and Dolphins, in Hyderabad.

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

The heroes who are saving India's schools

The heroes who are saving India's schools

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

They are trying to better the country's education system.

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

It's no wonder several of her hit songs have made a comeback in remixed avatars.

Phelps may be allowed to race at World championships

Phelps may be allowed to race at World championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Michael Phelps may be handed a chance to compete at this year's world championships in Russia once he completes his suspension for a drink driving conviction, a United States Swimming official said.

Trump threatens to continue with govt shutdown for years

Trump threatens to continue with govt shutdown for years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Trump said he may call a national emergency to build a border wall which, he argues, is essential to stop the illegal immigrants from entering the United States.

Unique time for ties with India, says US ahead of Obama visit

Unique time for ties with India, says US ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

President Barack Obama's India visit is likely to produce "positive" results.

Pentagon's deputy secretary of defence Ashton Carter resigns

Pentagon's deputy secretary of defence Ashton Carter resigns

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

United States Deputy Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter, who played a critical role in boosting Indo-US defence ties, on Friday said that he will step down in December.

Back to the future? Emerging trends at the World Cup

Back to the future? Emerging trends at the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The 2019 edition in England & Wales might be only 15 games old but set a fascinating pattern right from the very first ball when South Africa opened up with the leg spin of Imran Tahir.

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Most of the 400,000 Pentagon staff sent home amid the US government shutdown have been ordered to return to work even as the deadlock over the federal budget between Republicans and Democrats entered its sixth day on Sunday.

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ban results from a penalty Lamptey awarded to South Africa in a 2-1 win over Senegal in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November.

No ransom paid for release of Sgt Bergdahl: US

No ransom paid for release of Sgt Bergdahl: US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

No ransom was paid for the release of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, who was held under Taliban captivity for 5 years, the US has said, refuting all such reports in this regard.

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan said the terrorist attack in Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.

Modi asked us to make India our home: Cisco head John Chambers

Modi asked us to make India our home: Cisco head John Chambers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The company will invest additional $60 million in India.

Team Obama reaches out to key allies as US mulls Syria strike

Team Obama reaches out to key allies as US mulls Syria strike

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

President Barack Obama and his cabinet colleagues reached out to key allies of the US before a possible military strike against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Warrior, 54, had joined Cisco in 2008.

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Shocker! FIFA officials 'took bribe' for 1998, 2010 World Cups too!

Shocker! FIFA officials 'took bribe' for 1998, 2010 World Cups too!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A former executive committee member of soccer's global governing body FIFA told a US judge in November 2013 that he and other officials took bribes in connection with the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Obamacare was signed into law by former President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

While the standards of Visva Bharati University fall, the chief minister of West Bengal fantasises about a Biswa Bangla University a few kilometres away. Keya Sarkar ponders the sad state of affairs.

Akram confident of Narine returning stronger with his off-spin

Akram confident of Narine returning stronger with his off-spin

Rediff.com5 May 2015

With questions being raised over Sunil Narine's action again, Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach, Wasim Akram, says the mystery spinner will bounce back from the rough patch.

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Rediff.com5 May 2015

He will become executive chairman and continue to be chairman

West Indies spinner Narine withdrawn from India tour due to 'illegal' action

West Indies spinner Narine withdrawn from India tour due to 'illegal' action

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has withdrawn Sunil Narine from the upcoming tour of India after the spinner was banned from bowling in the Champions League Twenty20 final for an illegal bowling action.

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

Number of militants in ISIS swell to 31,500

Number of militants in ISIS swell to 31,500

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The Islamic State, the dreaded terrorist group that has gained control over a large part of Iraq and Syria, has up to 31,500 fighters - three times as many as previously feared, according to a latest Central Intelligence Agency estimate.

US air force hit by biggest cheating scandal ever

US air force hit by biggest cheating scandal ever

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The United States air force nuclear command has been rocked by the worst cheating scandal in proficiency exam involving 34 officers at the inter-continental missile launch of the global strike command, the Pentagon has said.

Obama offers Japan condolences over 'brutal' IS killing

Obama offers Japan condolences over 'brutal' IS killing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

US president called Abe and expressed his solidarity.

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The imprudent, not to mention immature, attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Congress leaders, especially on the election trail, can only be read as a sign of nerves on the eve of an important poll battle.

Harris sympathises with injured Clarke's honesty on playing mortality

Harris sympathises with injured Clarke's honesty on playing mortality

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

- 'I honestly think Michael will be back after this hamstring surgery' - 'Thanks for all the well wishes. Surgery went really well'

No help from US to tackle Chinese incursions in Ladakh: NSA

No help from US to tackle Chinese incursions in Ladakh: NSA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

India has denied seeking any assistance from the United States on the Chinese border incursions in Ladakh, asserting that New Delhi is capable enough to take care of its own territorial integrity.

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

After the United States intercepted Al Qaeda's most serious threat in recent years to target its embassies, country's Special Forces have been put on high alert to hit potential targets of the outfit in the Middle East, a media report has said.