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PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Euro zone leaders will hold an emergency summit on Monday.

Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?

Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Hundreds of migrants, who continue to arrive in Europe as they flee the scenes of chaos and brutality of the Islamic State in the Middle East, have created sharp divisions among European Union member states which are increasingly finding it tough to control the massive influx.

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The United Kingdom on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean, a region witnessing increasing Chinese naval presence.

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India's stand at the FATF plenary and other related discussions have always been consistent regarding Pakistan.

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The US is not going to be able to mount a concerted 'Western strategy' against China or Russia in the present international milieu, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Radiation levels normal in Zaporizhzhia, fighting stops

Radiation levels normal in Zaporizhzhia, fighting stops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Zaporizhzhia power plant spokesperson Andrey Tuz said the plant has not sustained any critical damage, although only one power generation unit out of six is operational as the fire continued at the facility.

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Saudi Arabia said this month it had executed 81 men, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian.

Hockenheim to host German GP: Ecclestone

Hockenheim to host German GP: Ecclestone

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Hockenheim will host this year's German Grand Prix in July instead of alternating with the Nuerburgring, Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Thursday.

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Real Madrid chose a design led by German architects GMP for the remodelling of the Bernabeu, which was opened in the 1950s and holds just over 80,000 spectators, at an estimated cost of 400 million euros.

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The result of the opinion polls would allow the government to move ahead quickly to reach a deal with creditors

Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30

Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Modi will embark on a three-nation tour beginning March 30 during which he will attend the crucial Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, India-EU Summit in Brussels and travel to Saudi Arabia, a key partner of India in the sensitive Gulf region.

IOC removes two Belarus coaches from Olympic Village

IOC removes two Belarus coaches from Olympic Village

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

'We are not the ones who made the decision, we are only executing it,' Tsimanouskaya said the two officials told her. The two officials had told her the order to send her home came from "high up" in Belarus.

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Jet will, however, continue to pay the sale-linked productivity bonus to them.

International club footballers want stability, not more transfers

International club footballers want stability, not more transfers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

'More than 95 percent of the players are happy with their contract and happy with their club; they want the kids to go to school, they have a normal life; so I don't think that will happen'

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

China's coronavirus kills 1,113; cases jump to 44,000

China's coronavirus kills 1,113; cases jump to 44,000

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland has reached 44,653 by the end of Tuesday and 1,113 people has died of the disease.

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Some Manchester United fans had previously urged Musk on Twitter to consider buying the club

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Indian mangoes offered to Cameron as EU ban looms

Indian mangoes offered to Cameron as EU ban looms

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Leading British-Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday took his fight against the European Union's impending ban on the import of Indian mangoes to the Prime Minister's office in London.

Strict psychometric test norms for pilots in the offing

Strict psychometric test norms for pilots in the offing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

DGCA panel has proposed tests be conducted even before a candidate is inducted into a flying training institute

All you need to know about the Greek crisis

All you need to know about the Greek crisis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Will Greece manage to pay euro 1.5 billion to IMF?

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Both the Centre and the states cannot say that they have been taking good care of public health.'

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Taliban government will follow the pattern of the Iranian leadership.

Scotland says 'NO' to independence in historic referendum

Scotland says 'NO' to independence in historic referendum

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Scots on Friday rejected independence in a historic referendum and decided to remain in a 307-year-old union with the United Kingdom, in a relief to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World Athletics, the sport's governing body, limited the number of Russians eligible to compete internationally this year to 10 in response to doping offences by senior staff at Russia's suspended athletics federation.

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The United States has asserted that it stands with India against Chinese aggression as several lawmakers slammed China for choosing a People's Liberation Army soldier.

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the protesters continued to occupy the sensitive area despite the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president.

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

Rediff.com2 May 2018

43.2 million people follow the Indian premier on the social media platform.

UK hosts round-table over Indian mango ban

UK hosts round-table over Indian mango ban

Rediff.com22 May 2014

UK environment minister Lord de Mauley hosted a round-table meeting here with representatives of mango and vegetable importers and exporters from the UK and India, Deputy Indian High Commissioner to the UK Virendra Paul, and senior regulators from Defra and the Food and Environment Research Agency.

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Russia's envoy to the UN and President of the Council for October Vitaly Churkin announced that after the sixth straw poll, Guterres has emerged as the "clear favourite" even as hopes for a woman to succeed Ban Ki-moon as the world's top diplomat suffered a major setback.

In France, it will be Le Pen vs Macron

In France, it will be Le Pen vs Macron

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Voters in France have comprehensively snubbed the country's political establishment, sending far-right populist Marine Le Pen and political novice Emmanuel Macron through to the second round of the country's presidential election.

Pak circulating fabricated dossiers, fake news: India

Pak circulating fabricated dossiers, fake news: India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Responding to questions on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan quoting a European Union disinformation lab report to accuse India of subversive activities through fake media organisations and similar allegations by Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that as a responsible democracy, India does not practice disinformation campaigns.

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Under the party's rules, May's leadership of the party cannot be challenged for at least a year now.

World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit

World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some countries still use terrorism as "an instrument of state policy" and the world must act against radicalisation without any political consideration

Whither The Middle Class?

Whither The Middle Class?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on how to arrest a worldwide decline.

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Rediff.com brings you images of struggle and hope as migrants attempt to reach European countries.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.