News for 'Iraq war'

Australia's top Indian-origin Islamic State recruiter killed in Iraq

Australia's top Indian-origin Islamic State recruiter killed in Iraq

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Melbourne-born Prakash, who was linked to several Australia-based attack plans and calls for lone-wolf attacks against the US, was killed in an airstrike in Mosul.

Iraq coach appeals to AFC

Iraq coach appeals to AFC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

Bernd Stange is hopeful of the 2004 Olympic qualifier against Vietnam being played.

Bush's approval ratings hit all-time low

Bush's approval ratings hit all-time low

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The poll, which has margin of error of 3.1 percentage points, found that just 19 per cent of Americans now say that nation is headed in the right direction, while 68 per cent say things in the US 'are on the wrong track.'

Moscow to veto Iraq resolution

Moscow to veto Iraq resolution

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Powell to take up Indo-Pak issue after Iraq

Powell to take up Indo-Pak issue after Iraq

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

In an interview to New York Times, he said the "Indo-Pakistan and the whole subcontinent problem" was part of the "broader agenda" that the US plans to go back to after Iraq.

UK: Former US ambassador blasts cabinet

UK: Former US ambassador blasts cabinet

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Singling out Prime Minister's Tony Blair's special envoy to the Middle East Lord Levy Meyer described him "as having pretensions to be a latter-day Kissinger".

No let up in war on terror: Bush

No let up in war on terror: Bush

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Bush said the "enemy" had themselves also viewed Iraq as the "central front."

'Contours of terrorism in J&K different from Iraq'

'Contours of terrorism in J&K different from Iraq'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

'We have to fight, eliminate and eradicate terrorism from J&K. India is too big a country to want any assistance from anyone.'

'A politician of principle'

'A politician of principle'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

British spying on Annan illegal: UN

British spying on Annan illegal: UN

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

UNSC vote on Iraq delayed

UNSC vote on Iraq delayed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

15 years on, Gulf War victims to get compensation

15 years on, Gulf War victims to get compensation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

According to the officials at the Special Kuwait Cell, UNCC has approved payment of compensation to eligible claimants. The ministry has now approved and published a list containing 8,615 Indians who can claim money from UNCC.

Firms can hire Indian labour for Iraq: Verma

Firms can hire Indian labour for Iraq: Verma

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Even as India is in talks with Pentagon officials on sending troops to Iraq, the government has allowed domestic and foreign companies to hire workers for projects in the war-ravaged country.\n\n\n\n

Economy on road to higher growth: Jalan

Economy on road to higher growth: Jalan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Reserve Bank Governor Bimal Jalan on Saturday asserted the economy would achieve higher growth rate this fiscal in the face of strong economic fundamentals and good monsoon.

Senate panel opposes Bush's Iraq plan

Senate panel opposes Bush's Iraq plan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

The committee adopted the measure by 12-9 vote with one Republican, Senator Chuck Hagel, breaking ranks to join the 11 Democrats on the panel in approving the resolution.

Asian Cup: Iraq beat Iran on penalties to enter semis

Asian Cup: Iraq beat Iran on penalties to enter semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Iraq beat Iran 7-6 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup on Friday after the two Middle Eastern rivals played out one of the most extraordinary matches in the tournament's history.

Blair may call for polls in Feb

Blair may call for polls in Feb

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

British PM Tony Blair has plans to advance elections to cash in on the Iraq war popularity

Indians still going to Iraq for jobs despite ban

Indians still going to Iraq for jobs despite ban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Despite a government ban on working in Iraq, many Indians still travel to the war-torn country to gain employment by using the UAE and Kuwait as a transit route. These workers come to the UAE on visit visas and take up menial jobs for a month to a year while waiting for agents to liaise with recruiting companies based in the UAE to get them Iraqi employment visas or entry permits, a news report said.

Iran behind attack on US troops in Iraq: Bush

Iran behind attack on US troops in Iraq: Bush

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

While there is 'incontrovertible evidence' that Teheran's Quds force inside Iraq is responsible for violence against Americans, Bush said he cannot say for sure if Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmajinejad gave the direct orders.

The shadow of inflation looms large

The shadow of inflation looms large

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Iraq war marked the onset of high and higher oil prices. There was a steady rise in the prices of most commodities in the global markets including metals and food in the last three years for various reasons including substantially increased consumption in new markets such as China, Russia, India and West Asia. However, till recently, most economies were able to manage such price escalations through classic macro-economic management tools.

Oil may not flow out of Iraq quickly: UN

Oil may not flow out of Iraq quickly: UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Despite optimism by traders, the United Nations expects little oil to flow out of Iraq in the foreseeable future and says many goods ordered previously by Baghdad do not cover emergency war needs.

Premji forecasts more uncertain times

Premji forecasts more uncertain times

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

Wipro Corporation Chairman Azim Premji on Monday warned the business community to be prepared to face more shocks similar to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

UN orders evacuation of staff from Iraq border

UN orders evacuation of staff from Iraq border

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

The decision was taken after its staff found that parts of the fence on the Iraq-Kuwait border had been breached.

Govt to target recruiters to Iraq

Govt to target recruiters to Iraq

Rediff.com7 May 2004

But there was no way of regulating people going to countries neighbouring Iraq and then entering the war-ravaged country, the protector general of emigrants said

No way to conduct a war

No way to conduct a war

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Should Iraq, today a fledgeling and frail democratic republic, one day become a bastion for freedom and human rights in the Middle East, leading to the domino-like collapse of military and theocratic dictatorships in the region, perhaps historians will judge Bush more kindly than the commentators, says Matthew Schneeberger

US can't be world's police, says Trump as he makes surprise visit to Iraq

US can't be world's police, says Trump as he makes surprise visit to Iraq

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

On Wednesday night, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania made a surprise visit to Iraq to greet American soldiers stationed in the country. This is his first visit to Iraq as the US president.

Bush quits golf in solidarity with Iraq dead

Bush quits golf in solidarity with Iraq dead

Rediff.com14 May 2008

US President George W. Bush said he quit playing golf in 2003 out of respect for Americans killed in the war in Iraq.

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President Donald Trump's ban on immigration and travel from seven predominately Muslim nations as the mother of a local business owner died as she could not return to the US for treatment.

What's the new World Bank chief like?

What's the new World Bank chief like?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Robert B Zoellick will succeed Paul Wolfowitz as the 11th president of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or the World Bank, for a five-year term from July 1, 2007.

US offensive widens in western Iraq

US offensive widens in western Iraq

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

US offensive widens in western Iraq, 28 killed

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Obama asks Congress to grant war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State.

FM concerned over rising inflation

FM concerned over rising inflation

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Expressing concern over India's rising inflation, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh said on Thursday that macro economic situation remained 'comfortable' in 2002-03

India Inc hopes to get Iraq reconstruction biz

India Inc hopes to get Iraq reconstruction biz

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Indian industry is hopeful of getting a 'significant portion' of the $300 billion to be spent for reconstruction work in Iraq over the next 5-7 years.

Bush convenes war cabinet

Bush convenes war cabinet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Central Command chief General Tommy Franks told the cabinet how he plans to capture Iraq.