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India to seek Headley's voice samples from FBI

India to seek Headley's voice samples from FBI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Agencies probing the 26/11 case will seek voice samples of David Headley and Tahawwur Rana -- the terror suspects -- from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ascertain the duo's role in the Mumbai terror attacks.

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The move came amid media reports that militants, especially members of the Islamic State, are popping addictive pills, which help "fuel their fury", before attacking the victims.

FBI probes if gurudwara shooting act of 'domestic' terror

FBI probes if gurudwara shooting act of 'domestic' terror

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into the massacre of six people inside a Gurudwara in Wisconsin, described as the deadliest attack against the Sikh community in the US, as authorities termed the shooting spree of Wade Michael Page, the lone white gunman, as "domestic terrorism".

India awaits more information on Headley from FBI

India awaits more information on Headley from FBI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

India said it was awaiting further information from the US with regard to probe against suspected Lashkar operatives David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana arrested in Chicago in October. The FBI revealed to India two weeks ago that the LeT were linked to the Mumbai attacks.

Headley case: FBI team to travel to Pakistan

Headley case: FBI team to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

A team of officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States' Department of Justice, currently in India, will travel to Pakistan to follow up on leads about Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley's activities there. The team, which briefed Indian officials on Monday in New Delhi, will travel to Pakistan, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said. Kelly said the FBI has been consulting closely with Pakistani authorities on this case.

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Quoting officials, The Washington Post said, the foiled assassination was part of an escalating campaign of aggression by RAW against the Indian diaspora in Asia, Europe and North America.

26/11 has strengthened Indo-US relationship: FBI

26/11 has strengthened Indo-US relationship: FBI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday said the unprecedented level of cooperation between the investigative agencies of India and the United States following the Mumbai strikes has strengthened Indo-US ties.

US offers FBI help in Pune blast probe

US offers FBI help in Pune blast probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The United States has offered the Federal Bureau of Investigation's help in its investigation into the Pune bomb blast. United States Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer on Wednesday said his country has offered 'help' after the Pune attack, which has left 11 people dead and many injured."If the Indian government, at some point, wants any help, wants any assistance, whether it's the FBI's assistance or other kinds of help, we are welcome to work with them," he told reporters

David Headley was an FBI agent: Rahul Bhatt

David Headley was an FBI agent: Rahul Bhatt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

'I am convinced Headley was working for the Americans, for the FBI. I had nicknamed him agent Headley,' Rahul said in an interview to UK's Channel 4.

Book by FBI chief fired by Trump to hit stores in April

Book by FBI chief fired by Trump to hit stores in April

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

In "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership", James Comey will "explore what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions", according to Pan Macmillan, which has acquired the publishing rights in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth excluding Canada.

Another Nigerian held, FBI says no terror threat

Another Nigerian held, FBI says no terror threat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The Northwest Airlines flight, targeted by a terror suspect on Christmas, came under scanner once again as the crew asked for emergency assistance for a disruptive passenger who was arrested after the plane landed in Detroit, but the FBI termed it as a "non-serious incident".

MJ was a terror target, reveals FBI dossier

MJ was a terror target, reveals FBI dossier

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

'King of Pop' Michael Jackson was suspected to be a terror target during the 2004 child molestation trial, reveals the secret Federal Bureau of Investigation file on the pop icon which was made public on Wednesday.

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In a crucial testimony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court trying the Mumbai terror attack case that Global Positioning System devices used by terrorists had indicated that they had come from Karachi.

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, charged with conspiring in the Mumbai terror attacks, is set to plead guilty before a US court in an apparent bid to bargain for a lighter sentence and escape death penalty.

Terror plot: FBI files fresh evidence against Rana

Terror plot: FBI files fresh evidence against Rana

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

United States prosecutors have sought 58 days extension from November 19 to file indictment against Tahawwur Rana, accused of being part of a LeT terror plot in India, saying that the Federal Bureau of Investigation needs more time to diligently examine fresh evidence unearthed against him in recent raids.

'FBI officer sexually harassed me: 26/11 accused

'FBI officer sexually harassed me: 26/11 accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into the Mumbai terror attack took an unusual twist with Faheem Ansari, one of the accused, leveling sexual harassment allegations against a lady officer of the American agency, who had reportedly interrogated him in Mumbai. Faheem has moved the court with his lawyer Ejaz Naqvi, filing an application before an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate alleging that a lady FBI officer, had "sexually harassed him."

Hedge fund scam suspect is in Mumbai: FBI

Hedge fund scam suspect is in Mumbai: FBI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

While Shah is a former analyst at the Moody's Investor Service, Shankar who has already pleaded guilty is a former proprietary trader at Schottenfeld Group in New York.

Terrorism is a global problem, says FBI chief

Terrorism is a global problem, says FBI chief

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

In a bid to evolve a joint strategy to bring perpetrators of the Mumbai terror strikes to justice, top United States and Indian officials on Tuesday asked Pakistan to extend cooperation in investigating the 26/11 attacks.Emerging after his meeting with National Security Adviser M K Narayanan, the last on his itinerary, Mueller said, "We have discussed terrorism around the world, particularly the Mumbai attacks."

FBI hands over crucial evidence on 26/11

FBI hands over crucial evidence on 26/11

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has handed over all the crucial evidence linking the perpetrators of Mumbai terror attacks to Pakistan to a Mumbai police team in Washington.The three-member team headed by Deputy Inspector General of Deven Bharti handed over a Letters Rogatory issued by a Mumbai court and vetted by the Ministry of External Affairs to the US Department of Justice in Washington.

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The International Cricket Council was the target of cybercrime involving a wire transfer of a sizeable sum of money, roughly US$ 2.5 million.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Trump will not block ex-FBI chief's testimony: White House

Trump will not block ex-FBI chief's testimony: White House

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Comey is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday.

FBI to confront Pakistan on Mumbai attacks: US

FBI to confront Pakistan on Mumbai attacks: US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Piling up pressure on Pakistan, the United States on Monday said that a team from the Federal Bureau of Investigations will take the evidence it has gathered in the Mumbai attacks to Islamabad and pursue the probe into the terror strike 'to its conclusion'."The FBI will pursue the evidence gathered there (in Mumbai) and they will eventually take the evidence to Pakistan because under our law," US Ambassador in Delhi David C Mulford told reporters.

LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI

LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The LTTE has 'quite a resume' as a terrorist group, which is credited with perfecting the use of suicide bombers, inventing suicide belts and pioneering the use of women in suicide attacks, the top investigating agency said.

Currency scam: FBI arrests 48 forex brokers

Currency scam: FBI arrests 48 forex brokers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Federal Bureau of Investigation agents on Tuesday arrested 48 foreign exchange brokers in connection with a probe into securities and currency fraud, according to a CNN/Money report.

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented" events of Russian cyber hacking and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into her use of her personal e-mail server.

FBI assures Sikhs, Muslims on hate crimes

FBI assures Sikhs, Muslims on hate crimes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

‘Protecting the civil rights of all Americans remains a top priority for the FBI,’ FBI Director Robert Mueller said.

FBI asked to check hate crimes against Sikhs in US

FBI asked to check hate crimes against Sikhs in US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Led by New York Congressman, Joseph Crowley, the Congressmen wrote a letter to Department of Justice urging FBI to begin collecting data on hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans, noting that this is a community, which is acutely susceptible to violence because of their appearance.

Russia to provide help to 'spies' held by FBI

Russia to provide help to 'spies' held by FBI

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Russia vowed to provide all necessary assistance to its nationals arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of espionage and would seek full information on the 'spy scandal' on Thursday.

Clinton gives 'voluntary' interview to FBI over email use

Clinton gives 'voluntary' interview to FBI over email use

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Hillary Clinton was on Saturday "voluntary" quizzed by US federal prosecutors for three and a half hours as part of a probe that has hung over her White House bid for her use of a private email server as secretary of state.

News Corp and 9/11 phone row: FBI begins probe

News Corp and 9/11 phone row: FBI begins probe

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

America's Federal Bureau of Investigation has started inquiry into allegations that media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp tried to hack into the phones of 9/11 terror attack victims, media reports have said.

FBI gets 60 days to file charges against Headley

FBI gets 60 days to file charges against Headley

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

A Chicago court has given a 60-day deadline to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to complete its investigations and file an indictment into the foiled terror plot in India and Denmark by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist group.

More bombers on their way: Nigerian bomber to FBI

More bombers on their way: Nigerian bomber to FBI

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The Nigerian-origin bomber, who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day, has warned US investigators that "there are more just like me who will strike soon." Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, had earlier claimed connection with Yemen-based Al Qaeda, which had supplied him with "new type explosives" to bring the trans-Atlantic flight down, and kill 289 people on board.

Headley: FBI sending team to Pak to probe further

Headley: FBI sending team to Pak to probe further

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly sending a team to Pakistan to look for more information regarding David Coleman Headley, the alleged American terror suspect of Pakistani origin who was arrested in Chicago in October.

India to get details of FBI's Headley-Rana probe

India to get details of FBI's Headley-Rana probe

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

India is expected to get information about the plans and network of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana next week when a high-level team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation visits New Delhi with "all details" of their probe.

Indian investigators, FBI to quiz US LeT operative

Indian investigators, FBI to quiz US LeT operative

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Indian investigators would join their Federal Bureau of Investigation counterparts on Monday to question David Coleman Headley, nabbed by FBI for plotting a major terror attack in India at LeT's behest, as fresh inputs indicated that he was planning to visit Pakistan this month.

Would have handed him over to FBI: father of Orlando shooter

Would have handed him over to FBI: father of Orlando shooter

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Seddique said he has no idea why his son took such a action of killing people.

FBI team to visit India to probe Headley's links

FBI team to visit India to probe Headley's links

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

A team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, headed by its chief Robert Mueller, will visit New Delhi on November 18 to investigate the Indian links of David Headley -- the Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative arrested in Chicago in early October.During its two-day visit, the team will probe the US citizen's links with the LeT and also try to find out information about the terror network he allegedly set up in India, said sources.

3 Palestinian students shot in US

3 Palestinian students shot in US

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The students -- Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ahmed and Kinnan Abdalhamid -- were walking on Prospect Street after visiting a relative in Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday when "they were confronted by a white man with a handgun."

FBI team to visit Pak over 26/11 probe

FBI team to visit Pak over 26/11 probe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

A seven-member Federal Bureau of Investigation team from the US is expected to visit Pakistan next week to follow-up the findings of the probe conducted by authorities in ISlamabad in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks.