News for 'Dick'

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released.

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Credit expansion is probably the quickest way to get the economy going again.' 'Easy credit is like a shot of nitro in a race car: In timely, small, quick, doses it can give a tremendous boost but carried to extreme it can destroy the engine,' points out S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

FIFA signs anti-doping declaration

FIFA signs anti-doping declaration

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Soccer's governing body FIFA finally agreed to the world anti-doping code on Friday.

Cheney, Bush sr call on new Saudi King

Cheney, Bush sr call on new Saudi King

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

A United States delegation led by Vice President Dick Cheney visited Saudi Arabia to meet newly installed King Abdullah and pay condolences on the death of his half brother, King Fahd.

Hamid Karzai sworn in as president

Hamid Karzai sworn in as president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Several foreign dignitaries including US Vice President Dick Cheney and Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld attended the ceremony.

Ljubicic survives Lopez storm

Ljubicic survives Lopez storm

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

The world number nine beat Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 7-6 (6), 7-5 in a match that lasted over two hours at the Chennai Open.

Narnia could wallop King Kong

Narnia could wallop King Kong

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Cheney, Edwards clash over Iraq

Cheney, Edwards clash over Iraq

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The debate, which allowed Cheney and Edwards to cross-question, led to some heated arguments.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Five months before the Olympics opening ceremony in Tokyo, health authorities around the world are scrambling to contain outbreaks of the flu-like virus which has infected about 80,000 and killed more than 2,700 people, the vast majority in China.

Blood-doping cheats beware

Blood-doping cheats beware

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Dutch approach Van Basten

Dutch approach Van Basten

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

The Ajax coach and former ace Dutch striker has been approached to take over the national team.

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

Kluivert still hopes to play

Kluivert still hopes to play

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Advocaat deserved fans' abuse: Kluivert

Advocaat deserved fans' abuse: Kluivert

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

The supporters blame Advocaat for the 3-2 defeat by the Czech Republic last time out.

9/11 panel slams US air defence

9/11 panel slams US air defence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Germany promise to surprise Dutch

Germany promise to surprise Dutch

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

Germany may field just one man up front to concentrate on neutralising the dangerous Dutch strikers, including the prolific Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

It's worth a watch, Aarush S promises.

West Ham ousted by Romanian Astra in Europa playoff

West Ham ousted by Romanian Astra in Europa playoff

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Romanians Astra handed West Ham United their first competitive defeat at the London Stadium as Slaven Bilic's team were beaten in the Europa League playoffs on Thursday.

10 Key points of WADA commission report

10 Key points of WADA commission report

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Key points from the independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report, released on Wednesday, and from comments made by co-author of the report, Dick Pound at a news conference.

John Kerry wins Iowa caucuses

John Kerry wins Iowa caucuses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

With 88 per cent of the precincts reporting, Kerry had 37.8 percent, Edwards 32.2 per cent, Dean 18.1 per cent and Gephardt 10.6 per cent.

Van Basten takes positive approach

Van Basten takes positive approach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Libya was A Q Khan's best customer: US

Libya was A Q Khan's best customer: US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Khan was 'spreading the world's deadliest technology to some of the world's most questionable regimes', Dick Cheney said.

Van Basten named Netherlands coach

Van Basten named Netherlands coach

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The 39-year-old former international striker will replace Dick Advocaat, who resigned days after the Netherlands lost 2-1 in the Euro 2004 semi-final to hosts Portugal.

IOC urged to make US a sports outcast

IOC urged to make US a sports outcast

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

The US needs to make a more serious commitment to the fight against performance enhancing drugs.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kluivert defiant despite losing Dutch place

Kluivert defiant despite losing Dutch place

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Holland coach Dick Advocaat has opted for Manchester United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy to lead the attack against Germany.

Jamali harps on Kashmir during US visit

Jamali harps on Kashmir during US visit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

He said he would project Pakistan's Kashmir policy in line with the 'aspirations of the people' during his meeting with American leaders.

US rejects Bin Laden truce offer

US rejects Bin Laden truce offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Veterans Arjen Robben (21) and Wesley Sneijder (34) laid the groundwork for a Dutch victory in coach Dick Advocaat's first game in charge.

Countries warned over dope code

Countries warned over dope code

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

WADA could bar Russia from Olympics

WADA could bar Russia from Olympics

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Russia could be banned from participating in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics if proposed changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency Code announced on Thursday are fast-tracked.

Dutch fans rally behind Advocaat

Dutch fans rally behind Advocaat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Nearly two thirds of Dutch fans believe their team will beat Sweden on Saturday and the country is now offering its full support to coach Dick Advocaat.

NYSE director McCall quits

NYSE director McCall quits

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

WADA chief seeks FIFA crisis talks

WADA chief seeks FIFA crisis talks

Rediff.com18 May 2004