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FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

'Q' extradition hearing on March 23

'Q' extradition hearing on March 23

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

India will be represented by Lilian Delgado, a prosecutor given by the Argentine government, during the extradition trial, while extradition expert Alejandro Freeland will be defending Quattrocchi.

US admits attack on Sikh was a hate crime

US admits attack on Sikh was a hate crime

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

US national Deep Rai, 39, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent on March 3 when he was approached by a stranger, who first argued with Rai, and then shot him in the arm.

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Taliban had promised an 'inclusive' government that represents Afghanistan's complex ethnic makeup, but there is no Hazara member in the cabinet.

Gangs lure youth to cyber crime: Report

Gangs lure youth to cyber crime: Report

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Organised crime is grooming a new generation of high-flying cyber criminals using the KGB-style tactics.

'It is done, and I'll be fine': Comey pens farewell letter to FBI colleagues

'It is done, and I'll be fine': Comey pens farewell letter to FBI colleagues

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey has said in a farewell letter to his colleagues in the agency that US President Donald Trump has the right to fire him for any reason, "or for no reason at all", a day after he was unceremoniously removed from his post.

US Senate confirms nomination of new FBI director

US Senate confirms nomination of new FBI director

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The United States senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of James Coney, a former Bush Administration official, as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Coney, who was confirmed by 93-1 votes by the senate replaces, Robert Muller as the FBI director who served in this position for a decade.

US Congress wants Patriot Act renewed soon

US Congress wants Patriot Act renewed soon

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Patriot Act is an antiterrorism law introduced in 2001.

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

An American teenager has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after he allegedly tried to travel to Turkey to join the Islamic State terror group, officials said.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.

Indian held in US for blackmailing top official

Indian held in US for blackmailing top official

Rediff.com29 May 2007

He is accused of blackmailing an US official, who had allegedly secually exploited his girlfriend.

Pak scientists maintain Al Qaeda's N arsenal

Pak scientists maintain Al Qaeda's N arsenal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Terror outfit Al Qaeda is paying nuclear scientists from Russia and Pakistan to maintain its existing nuclear arsenal and assemble additional weapons, claims a forthcoming book by former Federal Bureau of Investigation consultant.\n

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The United States is the worst affected country in the world from the coronavirus infection. There are 1.3 million coronavirus cases in the country and the death toll stands at 78,000.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

Celebs, lies and videotapes

Celebs, lies and videotapes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The FBI has announced the arrest David Hans Schmidt in the stolen photographs case of Tom Cruise.

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Trump again denies any collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

FBI source had contact with Osama in 1993: Report

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Federal Bureau of Investigation placed a source in direct contact with Osama bin Laden in 1993 and ascertained that the Al Qaeda leader was looking to finance terror attacks in the United States, according to a media report.

'If Musharraf falls, mullahs will take over'

'If Musharraf falls, mullahs will take over'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Answering a question, Williams said, "Muslim nations are paying money to individuals who can influence decisions in their favour.

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Trump's assertion came after he branded Comey as a "leaker".

Trump defends Kavanaugh, says has 'open mind' if something new comes up

Trump defends Kavanaugh, says has 'open mind' if something new comes up

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'I mean, a charge made -- was said to have occurred 36 years ago, and nothing happened since then. And look, I feel badly for all parties'

Pak court orders filing of murder case against Sharifs

Pak court orders filing of murder case against Sharifs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A Pakistani court has ordered the registration of a murder case against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and 19 others for their alleged role in the killing of 14 supporters of fiery anti-government cleric Tahirul Qadri in Lahore.

US poll: '2 million Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

US poll: '2 million Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

"Voting is our Dharma, and it's at the heart of our society," said Amit Jani, Biden Campaign National AAPI director.

Sunanda case: Cops may seek lie detector test on Tharoor

Sunanda case: Cops may seek lie detector test on Tharoor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Investigators probing the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar may move a local court in Delhi seeking lie detector test on her husband and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

Indian arrested in US for luring teen for sex

Indian arrested in US for luring teen for sex

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Kishor Patel, 39, made plans to meet the girl at a mall during the online discussions initiated by him and then take her somewhere for sex, officials alleged.

IB, R&AW to work under one roof

IB, R&AW to work under one roof

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Bureaucratic delays have cost the two security agencies precious time in nabbing terrorists. The new arrangement will see the two security agency work together and share information in real time. Vicky Nanjappa reports

6 undergo polygraph test in Sunanda death probe case

6 undergo polygraph test in Sunanda death probe case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Six persons including three "prime witnesses" in the Sunanda Pushkar death case were put through lie detector test, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said on Monday amid indication that a number of other witnesses may be asked to undergo the examination.

Gogoi ready to seek FBI help

Gogoi ready to seek FBI help

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Pakistan widens net for Al Qaeda militants

Pakistan widens net for Al Qaeda militants

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

One of the big arrests in Pakistan is that of an Egyptian national who was a member of an Al Qaeda cell known as Islambouli group.

Quran was mishandled 5 times: Probe

Quran was mishandled 5 times: Probe

Rediff.com27 May 2005

In 13 alleged incidents, five of which were substantiated, 4 were by guards and 1 one was by an interrogator.

'Sober' virus may hit Net on Jan 5

'Sober' virus may hit Net on Jan 5

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

Computer experts are warning users against a dangerous virus capable of disrupting Internet traffic

Why Osama is not named in 9/11 case

Why Osama is not named in 9/11 case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Osama bin Laden was put on 'The Ten Most Wanted' list in June 1999 after being indicted for murder, conspiracy and other charges in connection with the embassy bombings, and a $ 5 million reward was put on his head at that time.

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US.

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Opposition parties have expressed solidarity with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Swamy accuses Bassi of concealing facts in Sunanda's FBI report

Swamy accuses Bassi of concealing facts in Sunanda's FBI report

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

"The police commissioner is not telling the media that the FBI found the presence of heart arrest injectable poison lidocaine in Sunanda's body," Swamy tweeted.