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US Congress to summon White House gate-crashers

US Congress to summon White House gate-crashers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

A United States Congressional committee on security will summon the Secret Service chief and the Virginia couple who gate crashed into President Barack Obama's first state dinner, to testify before it on the breach of security at the White House.The House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, in which they will hear testimonies of aspiring reality TV stars Tareq and Michaele Salahi, who managed to gate-crash into the state dinner.

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The US said it has strong evidence that China has deployed anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missile systems and electronic jammers to contested features in the Spratly Islands region of the South China Sea.

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Describing it as a historic moment for the Indian American community, Rakesh Mangal, former president of the Indian American Doctors' Association, Houston, said Trump attending the "Howdy Modi" event says how important India is to the entire world, especially to the US.

'Offensive Indians to be blamed for attacks'

'Offensive Indians to be blamed for attacks'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

One of Australia's most prominent Indian-born businessmen has astonishingly said that the bashed students from his homeland provoked the assaults on themselves by being drunk and "making merry."

Don't not want separation from China: Dalai Lama

Don't not want separation from China: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday said he did not want separation from China but religious and environment freedom for his people as Beijing today demanded that US "undo the damage" done by a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Tibetan spiritual leader.

China to cut PLA troops by more than 50%

China to cut PLA troops by more than 50%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'This is the first time that active PLA army personnel would be reduced to below one million,' PLA Daily said.

10 unique skills Indian students MUST have

10 unique skills Indian students MUST have

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Teamwork, critical thinking, networking, collaboration and adaptability are among a few soft skills that will enable our students to tackle challenges in life as well as at their workplaces, says Rustom Kerawalla.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.

Trump's travel ban on 6 Muslim countries comes into effect

Trump's travel ban on 6 Muslim countries comes into effect

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Travel ban was rolled out across the country as part of its effort to prevent people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from e

Pope on Israel visit, slams anti-Semitism

Pope on Israel visit, slams anti-Semitism

Rediff.com12 May 2009

On a historic visit to the Holy Land, Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, strongly condemned anti-Semitism and sought an early resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by finding a way that "people can live in security in a homeland of their own."

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after NY attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Trump said he wants to move US immigration to a "merit- based system" and not allow immigrants to bring their extended families.

FC Goa's coach Zico launches FIFA presidency bid

FC Goa's coach Zico launches FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Brazilian soccer great Zico formally declared his candidacy for the FIFA presidency on Wednesday but admitted there would probably need to be a change of rules in order to make his run viable.

'Headley used US as base to plan attacks outside'

'Headley used US as base to plan attacks outside'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Pakistani-origin American David Coleman Headley, charged by FBI of being involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, was using US as a base to plan future attacks outside the country, a top Senator said on Thursday. "I understand he was able to use the US as a base of (terror) operations," Senator Joe Lieberman, Chairman of the Senate Homeland and Security and Governmental Affairs who has received a classified briefing on the issue, said at a Congressional hearing.

New Tamil group promises 'struggle for Eelam'

New Tamil group promises 'struggle for Eelam'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

According to a report in The Times, The People's Liberation Army was founded in eastern Sri Lanka four months ago and has vowed to launch attacks against government and military targets unless its demands for a separate Tamil homeland are met. "This war isn't over yet," Commander Kones, head of the PLA's Eastern District military command said.

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, a conservative challenger, made history in Croatia.

Ali Fazal gets ready for Fast & Furious 7

Ali Fazal gets ready for Fast & Furious 7

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'I have enough footage to make my presence felt,' the actor tells us.

Obama's new nuanced counter-terrorism policy

Obama's new nuanced counter-terrorism policy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Obama's detractors describe the new approach to counter-terrorism as the Jesuit approach. Will it succeed? Obama and Brennan want to give the new policy a try, writes security expert B Raman

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

This Pak-born fan gets match tickets from Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The bond between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir aka 'Chacha Chicago' blossomed during the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan and has only grown stronger since then. Such is the attachment that Bashir has flown to Manchester from Chicago (approximately 6000 kms) for Sunday's high-octane Indo-Pak contest without a match ticket.

When Cricketer of the Year Virat Kohli revealed his fun side

When Cricketer of the Year Virat Kohli revealed his fun side

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is as good off the pitch as he is on it.

'Free' A Q Khan won't rejoin our nuke plan: Pak

'Free' A Q Khan won't rejoin our nuke plan: Pak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Pakistan's envoy to the United States Husain Haqqani argued: "First of all, let us understand one thing -- a Pakistani court had ordered the release of Dr Khan. That does not mean that Dr Khan goes from house arrest and takes over the Pakistani nuclear programme again."

Hawala scam worth Rs 5,000 cr busted

Hawala scam worth Rs 5,000 cr busted

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Jain's residence was searched by sleuths of Enforcement Directorate during which they claimed to have recovered an unaccounted cash of Rs 60 lakh from his residence in Pitampura of North Delhi, official sources said.

'Al Qaeda in Yemen extension of its core from Pak'

'Al Qaeda in Yemen extension of its core from Pak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

"Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is an extension of Al Qaeda core coming out of Pakistan. And, in my view, it is one of the most lethal and one of the most concerning of it," John Brennan, assistant to the US President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, told media persons at a White House briefing.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

It's him all right, confirm Prabhakaran's ex-aides

It's him all right, confirm Prabhakaran's ex-aides

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Vinayagamoorthi Muralitharan alias Karuna, who was the eastern commander of the LTTE before he fell out with Prabhakaran in 2004, and Daya Master, who surrendered to the army recently, were taken by the government to Puthumatalan to identify Prabhakaran's bullet-ridden body. "The body is of Prabhakaran's, there is no doubt about this," said Karuna, now a federal minister

It's confirmed: Prabhakaran is dead

It's confirmed: Prabhakaran is dead

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Prabhakaran's body was found near Nandikadal lagoon in the No Fire Zone.

Everton suspend Jo for indiscipline

Everton suspend Jo for indiscipline

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Everton have suspended on-loan Brazilian forward Jo for returning to his homeland without permission, manager David Moyes said on Friday.

'Prabhakaran left behind a fragmented society'

'Prabhakaran left behind a fragmented society'

Rediff.com19 May 2009

'While Prabhakaran made LTTE cadres consume cyanide in the face of imminent capture, he did not do so himself when he was cornered. This exposes Prabhakaran's hypocrisy,' says Varadaraja Perumal.

NY cops learn lessons from Mumbai terror attack

NY cops learn lessons from Mumbai terror attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

A New York Police Department team that visited Mumbai to understand the mechanics of the multiple terrorist strikes of November 26 has identified the use of technology, particularly cell phones, by terrorists as a means of communication and information dissemination as a potential danger to guard against.

Pope supports creation of Palestine State

Pope supports creation of Palestine State

Rediff.com13 May 2009

"The Holy See supports the right of your people to a sovereign Palestinian homeland in the land of your forefathers, secure and at peace with its neighbours, within internationally recognised borders," the Pope, who arrived in Bethlehem on Wednesday amid tight security, said during a speech.

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