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How did US security agencies miss Trump shooter on roof?

How did US security agencies miss Trump shooter on roof?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Two witnesses at Donald Trump's election rally in Pennsylvania, where he was attacked, claimed to have seen the shooter, with one recalling how the gunman moved from roof to roof, apparently scouting for a perfect perch to shoot at the former US president.

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.'

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'As the trial gets closer for Nikhil Gupta, they're going to want to make sure that he doesn't talk.' 'And they're going to put pressure on Mr Gupta to make some deal where the evidence doesn't come out.'

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey did not make any major new revelations about alleged links between Trump or his associates and Russia.

ISIS bigger threat to US than Al Qaeda: FBI chief

ISIS bigger threat to US than Al Qaeda: FBI chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The FBI chief has warned that the Islamic State has become a bigger threat to the United States than the Al Qaeda as the dreaded group has influenced a significant number of Americans through social media and instructed them to carry out attacks in their own country.

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Bullet pierced upper part of my ear: Trump

Bullet pierced upper part of my ear: Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday said he was shot at during his rally in Pennsylvania and a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.

FBI denies arresting Chelsea owner Abramovich

FBI denies arresting Chelsea owner Abramovich

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation denied a report on Monday that it had detained Roman Abramovich, the Russian metals tycoon who owns London's Chelsea soccer club.

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

In a big relief to Hillary Clinton, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday ruled out charging the Democratic presidential candidate over allegations that she violated rules by using a private email server while she was United States Secretary of State.

FBI must track hate crime against Hindus, Sikhs: Lawmakers

FBI must track hate crime against Hindus, Sikhs: Lawmakers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

"Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Arab American communities live with the knowledge that it only takes one unhinged hatemonger to cut their lives short. The FBI needs to keep track of these hate crimes so that we can have an accurate picture of the danger," Garamendi said in a statement as he joined other lawmakers in writing a letter to the FBI in this regard.

Wisconsin gurdwara shooter acted alone: FBI

Wisconsin gurdwara shooter acted alone: FBI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

A white supremacist, who killed six Sikhs at a gurdwara in Wisconsin in August, had acted alone and there was no evidence that the attack was part of any ongoing threat to the community, the federal Bureau of Investigation has said, concluding its probe into the tragic incident.

FBI probes hacking at Citibank

FBI probes hacking at Citibank

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

FBI is probing a computer-security breach targeting Citibank that resulted in a theft of tens of millions of dollars by hackers who appear linked to a Russian cyber gang, according to a media report.

FBI may share details of Headley's Mumbai links

FBI may share details of Headley's Mumbai links

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The Indian security agencies had sought all the details about Headley's links with Rahul, gym instructor Vilas Varak, some diplomats and business personalities who were allegedly misused by the terror suspect, sources privy to the investigations said on Monday.

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

FBI confirms probe of possible Russia links to Trump campaign

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The FBI chief also trashed President Donald Trump's allegation that his Trump Tower was wiretapped on the orders of his predecessor Barack Obama.

US-Canada border crossings shut after car explodes killing two

US-Canada border crossings shut after car explodes killing two

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two people were killed in a 'vehicle explosion' at the United States-Canada border crossing near Niagara Falls in the afternoon hours on Wednesday, CBS News reported citing sources.

Headley, Rana: What Indian agencies will ask FBI

Headley, Rana: What Indian agencies will ask FBI

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Even as a team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation gets ready to share a mammoth dossier on David Headley and Tawwahur Rana, Indian agencies are bracing themselves to gather information on the duo.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go,' Trump had said, adding that Flynn had done nothing wrong.

'FBI affidavit omitted Headley's Rana testimony'

'FBI affidavit omitted Headley's Rana testimony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Mumbai attacks accused David Headley had repeatedly told his Federal Bureau of Investigation interrogators that his friend and co-accused Tahawwur Rana was unaware of his terror activities and had not provided any support to him knowingly, details that were omitted from an affidavit filed before a court, recently unsealed documents reveal.

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Top officers of America's Federal Bureau of Investigation are visiting India's commercial capital, Mumbai, as a part of an exchange programme.

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence sponsors terrorism in Kashmir and it oversees terrorist groups there, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said in the first-ever open acknowledgment by a United States agency that Islamabad is a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism'.

FBI shuts 3 Indian jewellery stores

FBI shuts 3 Indian jewellery stores

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation carried out search operations on three jewellery stores owned by Indian American and located in popular Indian market in Jersey City for their alleged involvement in money laundering.

FBI paid more than $1 million for San Bernardino iPhone 'hack'

FBI paid more than $1 million for San Bernardino iPhone 'hack'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said the money was worth it.

FBI team to finalise its 26/11 chargesheet

FBI team to finalise its 26/11 chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

A United States Federal Bureau of Investigation team comprising law officials is in New Delhi and will visit Mumbai soon to finalise its own chargesheet besides working on logistics for its officials to appear before a special court holding the Mumbai attack trial.

What Melania Trump said on assassination attempt on husband

What Melania Trump said on assassination attempt on husband

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Melania reflected on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to "ascend above the hate".

Dzhokhar used cell phone to set off bombs, says FBI

Dzhokhar used cell phone to set off bombs, says FBI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Chechen-origin teenager Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apparently used his cell phone to blow up the pressure cooker bomb at the Boston Marathon last week that killed three people and wounded nearly 200 others, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an American court

FBI seeks access to Mumbai suspects in Pakistan

FBI seeks access to Mumbai suspects in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

The FBI has sought access to interrogate Mumbai terror attack suspects in Pakistan which has so far not agreed to it, US Ambassador to India David Mulford disclosed today.

FBI to question IC-814 hijacking accused

FBI to question IC-814 hijacking accused

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The team would be questioning Abdul Lateef, Dilip Bhuel and Yousuf Nepali.

FBI, Apple investigate Jennifer Lawrence's nude photo hack

FBI, Apple investigate Jennifer Lawrence's nude photo hack

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Pictures from the actress's iCloud account were shared by a hacker on various websites on Sunday, August 31.

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department of Justice to refute US President Donald Trump's allegations that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping of the Trump Towers during the presidential elections, at least two media reports have said.

FBI has proof linking Headley, Rana to 26/11

FBI has proof linking Headley, Rana to 26/11

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

The United States has indicated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has evidence linking American terror suspect David Coleman Headley and his Pakistani-Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Rana to the deadly Mumbai terror attacks. A FBI team arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold discussions with their Indian counterparts, during which it may share information on Headley's links with several people in the country, including those linked to the Mumbai terror attacks.

Rana knew of Mumbai attacks well in advance: FBI

Rana knew of Mumbai attacks well in advance: FBI

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The FBI on Monday submitted fresh evidence against Pakistan-born terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana alleging that he "knew well in advance" that Lashkar terrorists would strike Mumbai in November 2008.

T20 WC: Terror threat to India-Pakistan match in NYC

T20 WC: Terror threat to India-Pakistan match in NYC

Rediff.com30 May 2024

New York amps up security after concerns reported

FBI seeks to question more individuals

FBI seeks to question more individuals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is helping Indian intelligence agencies and police in probing the Mumbai terror attack, has sought permission from New Delhi to interrogate more persons in Indian custody.

VS Naipaul 'killed off by FBI'

VS Naipaul 'killed off by FBI'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, the very-much-alive 77-year-old British writer who received the Nobel Literature Prize in 2001, was "killed off" by the FBI in a footnote. The slip-up was noticed after documents presented to a Chicago court were unsealed on Tuesday wherein the acclaimed writer is referred to as "the late V.S Naipaul, a Nobel prize winning author" in the footnote of sworn testimony by Special Agent Lorenzo Benedict.

FBI searches BALCO head's home

FBI searches BALCO head's home

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

Local media reported that one reason for Wednesday's search was related to a federal probe of leaks of grand jury testimony.

Mullah Omar was never on our most wanted list: FBI

Mullah Omar was never on our most wanted list: FBI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Afghan-Taliban's secretive head Mullah Omar's name as been "quietly removed" from the FBI's list of most wanted terrorists, Pakistani media has claimed, prompting the US investigative agency to clarify that he had never figured in its list.

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

James Comey called for a national moment of reflection, in which everybody, regardless of partisan views, to evaluate the President and to consider whether he presents a threat to America itself.