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Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Salah considers quitting Egypt national team over political controversy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Salah was seen with controversial Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov while he was recuperating from the shoulder injury he suffered during the Champions League final.

Is Mubarak critically ill?

Is Mubarak critically ill?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, 82, is suffering "critical" health problems and is still in Sharm al-Sheikh, local media reported. Mubarak is suffering "critical" health problems after stepping down, Ahram online said.

Egypt govt not doing enough to end crisis: US

Egypt govt not doing enough to end crisis: US

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The United States has expressed its complete dissatisfaction over the steps taken by the Egyptian government to meet the demands of the pro-democracy protestors and warned that these protests are going to grow bigger unless the Mubarak regime takes some concrete steps.

US defends sending controversial envoy to Egypt

US defends sending controversial envoy to Egypt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The United States has defended its decision to send former diplomat Frank Wisner to Egypt despite knowing that he worked for a lobbying group, Patton Boggs, which lobbied on behalf of the Egyptian government. Wisner was uniquely placed to deliver a 'blunt and candid private message' to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, State Department spokesman P J Crowley said. The Obama administration was quick to distance itself from Wisner's remarks at a Munich conference.

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'.

Egypt protests worsen, stranded Indians return

Egypt protests worsen, stranded Indians return

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

With the civil unrest in Egypt showing no signs of abating, the Indian government has sent a special aircraft to fly back the hundreds of Indians stranded in the troubled country, where over a 100 protestors have been killed in the clashes with the police over the last one week.

Golden night for Kazakhstan: Balandin, Rahimov take gold

Golden night for Kazakhstan: Balandin, Rahimov take gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Dmitry Balandin of Kazakhstan snatched a shock victory in the men's 200 meters breaststroke on Wednesday as the Central Asian country grabbed two Olympic gold medals in the space of an hour.

Suicide bomber kills 21 at Egypt church

Suicide bomber kills 21 at Egypt church

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

At least 21 worshippers were killed and about 80 others wounded when a suicide bomber on Saturday blew himself up outside a church soon after the New Year's mass in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, sparking religious clashes between Christians and Muslims.

All of Egypt hurt by Salah injury as World Cup ends in a whimper

All of Egypt hurt by Salah injury as World Cup ends in a whimper

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The uncertainty surrounding the Liverpool forward's participation after he suffered shoulder ligament damage in last month's Champions League final, had a huge impact on both preparations and team confidence coming into the tournament.

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

However, the act of terrorism has not been ruled out officially by investigators.

Salah voted African Footballer of the Year

Salah voted African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah was voted as the African Footballer of the Year for the second successive year at the Confederation of African Football's awards ceremony in Dakar on Tuesday.

US pulled apart over Mubarak's stubbornness

US pulled apart over Mubarak's stubbornness

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Caught between Arab and Israeli allies who do not want Hosni Mubarak ousted immediately, and pressure within the country to push harder for his exit, the White House appeared in disarray over how to tackle the stubborn Egyptian leader who has refused to step down.

'Egypt vice president is de facto head of state'

'Egypt vice president is de facto head of state'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

President Hosni Mubarak is now "de jure head of the state" as he has transferred all his powers to his Vice President Omar Suleiman who is now the "de facto head of state", Egyptian ambassador to the United States has said.

'US for transition to democracy in Egypt'

'US for transition to democracy in Egypt'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Amid reports that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak may be ready to step down, US President Barack Obama said a moment of transformation is talking place in Egypt and America will continue to do everything to support an orderly and genuine transition to democracy in the country.

Ensure Egypt honours peace deal: Israel to West

Ensure Egypt honours peace deal: Israel to West

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

As Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak fights a seemingly lost battle against protesters seeking his ouster, Israel has asked the global community to make it clear to any regime in the country that it must abide fully by the peace agreement with the Jewish state.

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.

Albert's Hopeless Hall in Jaipur

Albert's Hopeless Hall in Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

I'The entire display is a lesson in how to turn a mountain of a collection into a molehill, notes Anjuli Bhargava after a visit to the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur.

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said a submarine was deployed to locate the black boxes of doomed EgyptAir plane.

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'Heroes are weak; they are cowards; they cry; they betray their fellow soldiers; they lie to their wives so that they can fight for their country and yet have their conscience devour them with guilt.'

The Indian designers behind Beyonce's warrior queen gown

The Indian designers behind Beyonce's warrior queen gown

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Everything you needed to know about the singer's Wearable Art Gala look.

'Keep politics out of 2020 Tokyo Games'

'Keep politics out of 2020 Tokyo Games'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Olympic Games have seen both political protests by athletes in the past as well as boycotts of nations

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Manchester City came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in a breathless and pulsating Premier League encounter, at Anfield, on Sunday. All four goals came in the second half.

India cannot avoid hard choices in Ladakh

India cannot avoid hard choices in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

New Delhi must clearly demonstrate to Beijing that China will pay a price for its relentless strategic undermining of India, says Ajai Shukla.

Joshna goes down tamely

Joshna goes down tamely

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

The top seeded Indian ace was beaten by Egypt's Raneem El Weleily in the final of the World Junior Squash Championships.

Salah targets Champions League over individual glory

Salah targets Champions League over individual glory

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Egyptian reached the 40-goal mark across all competitions this season in Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday and is leading the race for the European Golden Shoe after an impressive campaign.

Salah strong contender to loosen Messi and Ronaldo's hold on Ballon d'Or

Salah strong contender to loosen Messi and Ronaldo's hold on Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Salah's strikes brought him to a remarkable 43 goals in all competitions this season, keeping him at the front of the list of top scorers in Europe

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.

Is your favourite footballer on FIFA player of the year list?

Is your favourite footballer on FIFA player of the year list?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been nominated as finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, world soccer's governing body announced on Monday.

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Many soccer fans knew little or nothing about Russian cuisine before the World Cup, but have tucked into local gastronomy with relish, trying everything from luxurious caviar to staples like veal tongue.

PSA Masters Squash: Ashour enters semis

PSA Masters Squash: Ashour enters semis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

It will be an all-Egyptian affair in the semi-final of the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters 2009, as second seed Amr Shabana and compatriot Ramy Ashour won their respective quarter-final matches at the Bombay Gymkhana on Tuesday.

China Open: Indian challenge ends as Ghosal, Chinappa out

China Open: Indian challenge ends as Ghosal, Chinappa out

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Indian challenge at the China Squash Open ended with the elimination of Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa following their respective defeats in the quarter-final round in Shanghai.

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.

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, six others enter semis of Olympic Test event

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, six others enter semis of Olympic Test event

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

UNSC debates ceasefire proposal for Gaza

UNSC debates ceasefire proposal for Gaza

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

An Egyptian-French initiative for a ceasefire to end an escalating Israel-Hamas war and allowing humanitarian supplies into Gaza won instant support from several Arab nations and members of the Security Council. The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire by Israeli and Palestinian factions for a specific period to allow humanitarian supplies into Gaza.The proposal was immediately backed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Based on the wreckage locations; The search team and investigators onboard of the vessel will draw a map for the wreckage distribution spots, it added.

Arrest warrant issued against Iranian female boxer

Arrest warrant issued against Iranian female boxer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Sadaf Khadem beat a French boxer, Anne Chauvin, in the bout, which took place in western France on Saturday.

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Armed action against Iran unacceptable: Pranab

Armed action against Iran unacceptable: Pranab

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

India has said any unilateral armed action against Iran is totally 'unacceptable and undesirable' and should be disapproved of by the international community. "In respect of Iran, I entirely agree with the Egyptian Foreign Minister that there should be no armed engagement. In fact we are against any coercive engagement," External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said after holding talks with his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Abul Gheit in Cairo on Thursday night.

Guardiola and Salah win November Premier League awards

Guardiola and Salah win November Premier League awards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Guardiola beat out Chelsea's Antonio Conte, Burnley's Sean Dyche, Liverpool's Juergen Klopp, Manchester United's Jose Mourinho and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger for the award.