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Focus should be on future ties: Indian-Americans

Focus should be on future ties: Indian-Americans

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

With President George W Bush set to sign on Wednesday the bill on Indo-US nuclear deal into law, the Indian-American community feels the focus now should be on using the current framework for the future development of bilateral ties, including creating opportunities for businesses, NGOs and government entities.

US poll: Osama tape effect unknown

US poll: Osama tape effect unknown

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

President George W Bush, during his campaign trail, tried to press home with voters his advantage on fighting terrorism and depict main rival John Kerry as a weak and vacillating leader unsuited to take on the challenge of terrorism.

US warns Pakistan of action if attacks continue

US warns Pakistan of action if attacks continue

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Bush confronted Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani last week during his Washington visit with evidence of involvement by the ISI in the deadly July 7 attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, which left nearly 60 people, includingfour Indians, dead, The Sunday Times reported. The US president warned Pakistan of "serious action" if one more attack in Afghanistan or elsewhere is traced back to it, the report said.

Gilani for multi-pronged strategy to combat terror

Gilani for multi-pronged strategy to combat terror

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who met US President George W Bush in Washington on Monday, did not rule out adding more muscle to military operations in the war on terror while Bush said Islamabad must do "more" on this front.

Obama to go into Pakistan unilaterally

Obama to go into Pakistan unilaterally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Obama repeated what he has been saying since last August in an interview on CNN stressing that in order to effectively deal with Al Qaeda, the US has to have a stronger relationship with the new government in Pakistan unlike the way the Bush administration had placed all the eggs in the basket of President Pervez Musharraf.

First Look: The Summit

First Look: The Summit

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Manmohan Bush meeting

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

During their trip, the Trumps will be booked into the 14th floor of the ITC Maurya hotel in the Grand Presidential Suite in New Delhi. Trump will be the fourth US president to stay at the ITC Maurya in the recent past. US president Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush also chose the same facility.

Detroit given three months to find salvation

Detroit given three months to find salvation

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

The next three months will be a wrenching time for every player in the North American motor industry as the Detroit carmakers seek to prove their long-term viability.

'McCain will be positive for Indo-US relations'

'McCain will be positive for Indo-US relations'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

'He views a partnership with India as one of the building blocks of our relationships in the 21st century,' says Randy Scheunemann, director of foreign policy for the John McCain campaign.

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Pakistani's President Asif Ali Zardari, asked on NBC's 'Meet the Press' program where Osama bin Laden was, told the interviewer, "You'll have been there for eight years. (So) You tell me.You lost him in Tora Bora, I didn't, I was in prison."

'Hers is an inspiring story'

'Hers is an inspiring story'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Rice sworn in as new US Secretary of State

Rice sworn in as new US Secretary of State

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The Senate had on Wednesday confirmed her as President George W Bush's new Secretary of State, America's top diplomat, in an impressive 85-13 vote.

US working with India to promote democracy in Asia

US working with India to promote democracy in Asia

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Expressing concern over the situations in Tibet and Myanmar, President George W Bush has said that the United States is working with India to promote democracy and peace throughout Asia. welcome the recent statements by the Chinese government expressing its willingness to meet with representatives of the Dalai Lama -- precisely what I have suggested to President Hu Jintao do," Bush said. "My administration has tightened sanctions on the military regime in Burma," Bush said.

Global crisis: PM will be invited to US Summit

Global crisis: PM will be invited to US Summit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The White House announced on Wednesday that President George W Bush will invite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the other leaders of the G-20 countries for a major White House Summit to discuss the Wall Street meltdown.

N-deal: Rice on her way to India, suspense mounts

N-deal: Rice on her way to India, suspense mounts

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

As US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left for India, suspense mounted over the prospects of the landmark agreement being signed on Saturday with the Bush administration saying the specifics of making it a law was still being worked out.

We hope US Congress clears N-deal soon: PM

We hope US Congress clears N-deal soon: PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in his remarks after discussions with US President George W Bush, said "For 34 years, India has suffered from a nuclear apartheid. We have not been able to trade in nuclear material, nuclear reactors, nuclear raw materials. And when this restrictive regime ends, I think a great deal of credit will go to President Bush."

Great topic, poor execution

Great topic, poor execution

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Death Of A President could have been better, had it paid more attention to detail.

GITMO IN PHOTOS: A decade of American 'hell' on earth

GITMO IN PHOTOS: A decade of American 'hell' on earth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Despite widespread efforts to shut it down, Guantanamo Bay, the infamous extrajudicial detainment and interrogation facility of the United States located in Cuba, completes a decade of existence on Wednesday.

We fully back Musharraf, says US

We fully back Musharraf, says US

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The Bush administration has said it continues to support embattled President Pervez Musharraf, whose allies were routed in Pakistan's general election, while maintaining that Washington has no role in the formation of a new government in Islamabad.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a Vice-President.

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A gaggle of past presidents, prominent Senators, and other famous and eminent personalities gathered at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

US lifts sanctions on Pakistan

US lifts sanctions on Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Obama ought to take up cricket

Obama ought to take up cricket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

In the corridors of Washington, the dominant metaphor in discussions about President-elect Barack Obama's foreign policy is baseball.

US to freeze troop withdrawal from Iraq

US to freeze troop withdrawal from Iraq

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

United States President George W Bush on Thursday ordered an indefinite suspension in troops withdrawal from Iraq after July, to enable military commanders evaluate future troop reductions, in the war-torn country. Making it clear that the bulk of the American fighting force in Iraq is going to stay put right through the end of his tenure next year, Bush reduced the combat tours of US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to 12 months from 15 months.

Watching the watchmen

Watching the watchmen

Rediff.com2 May 2018

While it's important for the courts to enjoy public trust, says Mitali Saran, the only way to protect the institution is to scrupulously prove its credibility.

USIBC hails Indo-US nuke pact

USIBC hails Indo-US nuke pact

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

USIBC officials attended the White House Signing Ceremony to witness President Bush's endorsement of the legislation passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of the US Congress on December 9, 2006.

At G8, 'Hindu-American relations' reviewed

At G8, 'Hindu-American relations' reviewed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

United States President George W Bush is not new to committing gaffes but it appears to have rubbed on his White House staffers, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh himself becoming a victim at the G8 summit.A transcript issued by the White House Press Secretary office quoted Singh talking about the opportunity he had with Bush at their meeting -- on the sidelines of the G-8 summit to review 'Hindu-American relations'.

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

N-deal will be wrapped up by September: PM

N-deal will be wrapped up by September: PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

"All we are interested in is that the substance of the 123 agreement should confirm with what I told the people of India, what I told Parliament."

US 'determined' to conclude N-deal with India

US 'determined' to conclude N-deal with India

Rediff.com11 May 2007

"It is important for us. It is important for the government of India. And we are determined to make it happen."

Muslims protest anti-Iran action

Muslims protest anti-Iran action

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

The protestors also demanded PM Singh's resignation.

How Musharraf conquered Washington

How Musharraf conquered Washington

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Indo-US ties will pick up, Biden no stranger to India: Jaishankar

Indo-US ties will pick up, Biden no stranger to India: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

"He (Biden) is very much part of this period when Indo-American relations underwent a radical transformation, which I reasonably date back to (Bill) Clinton's visit," Jaishankar said.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit US

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Manmohan Singh will address the United Nations General Assembly and hold talks with President George W Bush.

US would like to see free elections in Pakistan

US would like to see free elections in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Answering questions on the Travel Pool in Heilingendamm, Germany, Bush said that the ideal situation would be to see all terrorists routed out of Pakistan.

Republicans' rout in US: India's honeymoon over?

Republicans' rout in US: India's honeymoon over?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

How do you see India-US relations following the reverses for the Republicans? Will the nuclear deal become a casualty?