News for 'Iraq'

'India has a special responsibility...'

'India has a special responsibility...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'...to bring the Global South and others to the negotiating table on the basis of Gandhi's non-violence so that we can leave a safer world for our children.'

No Indian personnel for Iraq polls: Natwar

No Indian personnel for Iraq polls: Natwar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Iraq can send its personnel to India for training on the conduct of polls, Natwar Singh said.

Powell sees no Pak-Iraq parallel

Powell sees no Pak-Iraq parallel

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The US secretary of state said Washington was in "very close touch" with both Pakistan and India.

U-17 WC: Nakamura 'tricks' Japan to victory; Iraq hold Mexico to a draw

U-17 WC: Nakamura 'tricks' Japan to victory; Iraq hold Mexico to a draw

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Striker Keito Nakamura scored the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup's first hat-trick as Japan hammered Honduras 6-1 to begin their campaign on a resounding note at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.

Prince Harry to serve in Iraq

Prince Harry to serve in Iraq

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Prince Harry graduated from Sandhurst in April 2006 and qualified as an armoured reconnaissance troop leader in October.

Iraq: D-Day and After

Iraq: D-Day and After

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Iraq beat S Korea to enter final

Iraq beat S Korea to enter final

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Iraq entered the first Asian Cup football final beating South Korea on penalties.

Iraq war would end in 2011 for US: Obama

Iraq war would end in 2011 for US: Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Obama talks about Iraq and Afghanistan in his address to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

Iraq unrest may lead to $15-20/bbl rise in oil price

Iraq unrest may lead to $15-20/bbl rise in oil price

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India imports about 25 million tonnes of oil from Iraq each year.

War in Iraq: Three Scenarios

War in Iraq: Three Scenarios

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

India rally to draw with Iraq

India rally to draw with Iraq

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

India fought back from a two-goal deficit to hold Iraq 2-2 in the AFC Under-16 championship qualifiers.

A Muslim army of outsiders for Iraq?

A Muslim army of outsiders for Iraq?

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Musharraf suggested a version of a Muslim force in a speech to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, but the idea was immediately rejected by Iraq that said the country wants to be protected by Iraqis.

Iraq situation: India, Russia express concern

Iraq situation: India, Russia express concern

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

"The two sides express concern over the continuing deterioration of the situation in Iraq," a joint statement issued by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Vladimir Putin, after their talks in New Delhi, said.

Kuwait to seal border with Iraq

Kuwait to seal border with Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win.

In PHOTOS: US troops leave Iraq after nine years

In PHOTOS: US troops leave Iraq after nine years

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The United States on Thursday formally ended their nine-year mission in Iraq, which began with the invasion to oust Saddam Hussein, with a low-key ceremony in Baghdad.

U17 World Cup: Strife-torn Iraq determined to make mark despite odds

U17 World Cup: Strife-torn Iraq determined to make mark despite odds

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

A civil war and the menace of militancy has prevented them from playing many matches in run up to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup but then Iraq have proved that they can conquer odds and perform well.

Iraq: Saddam Hussein awarded death penalty

Iraq: Saddam Hussein awarded death penalty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Iraq's High Tribunal on Sunday sentenced former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein to death by hanging.

Britain to withdraw troops from Iraq: report

Britain to withdraw troops from Iraq: report

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Blair is due to make an announcement in the House of Commons in which he is expected to clarify the details, the BBC reported.

Families of workers stranded in Iraq protest at Jantar Mantar

Families of workers stranded in Iraq protest at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Families of stranded Indians (mainly from Punjab) in conflict hit Iraq staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the central government's intervention for their release.

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The US is prepared to carry out "targeted and precise military action" in Iraq if required, President Barack Obama said on Thursday.

Will Libya become Obama's Iraq?

Will Libya become Obama's Iraq?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Oil -- and not human rights or concern for democracy -- is the driving force for the war in Libya as it was in Iraq, says senior analyst B Raman.

Pull out of Iraq: UK Army chief

Pull out of Iraq: UK Army chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

the presence of British soldiers 'exacerbates the security problem' in Iraq and affects domestic security, said General Sir Richard Dannat.

Obama rules out sending US troops 'back into combat' in Iraq

Obama rules out sending US troops 'back into combat' in Iraq

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Friday ruled out sending US ground troops "back into combat" in Iraq, but said that he is reviewing a range of other options to help the war-torn country counter the violent Islamic insurgency.

US House passes Iraq war budget

US House passes Iraq war budget

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The Democrats in the House and the Senate finally bowed down to the wishes and pressure of the White House, but vowed to carry on the struggle.

Prince Harry to serve in Iraq

Prince Harry to serve in Iraq

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Prince Harry graduated from Sandhurst in April 2006 and qualified as an armoured reconnaissance troop leader in October.

Over 3,500 Indians return from Iraq in last 30 days

Over 3,500 Indians return from Iraq in last 30 days

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Over 3,500 Indians have been evacuated from conflict-hit Iraq in the last one month even as nearly 50 Indian nationals still remain in the conflict zones of the war-torn country, including 39 construction workers who are in captivity in Mosul.

Iraq stun lethargic Australia

Iraq stun lethargic Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

- Iraq pulled off a stunning 3-1 upset win over Australia at the Asian Cup on Friday to leave the tournament favourites in danger of an embarrassing early exit.

Iraq invasion has spawn radicalism: Report

Iraq invasion has spawn radicalism: Report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

A classified assessment in the National Intelligence Estimate attributed a more direct role to the Iraq war in fueling radicalism than that presented either in recent White House documents.

Go back to Iraq for work? NO WAY, say nurses

Go back to Iraq for work? NO WAY, say nurses

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to some of the forty-six nurses who were held captive by Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq, and finds that none of them expected to get out of there safe

Bush rules out pullout from Iraq

Bush rules out pullout from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

More US troops in Iraq soon?

More US troops in Iraq soon?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The White House will soon be presented a number of options on Iraq and one of them from the Pentagon will suggest that the US adopt the 'go big' strategy.

Iraq invasion a terrible mistake: Carter

Iraq invasion a terrible mistake: Carter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

The 'erroneous' decision to go into Iraq had made the US allies to say that threat to them has increased and not decreased after the action in the Iraq, he said.

Govt asked to address rehabilitation of nurses who returned from Iraq

Govt asked to address rehabilitation of nurses who returned from Iraq

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government was on Tuesday asked to take care of the rehabilitation of nurses who have returned from strife-torn Iraq.

UK feared India-Pak nuclear war in 2001: Iraq war inquiry

UK feared India-Pak nuclear war in 2001: Iraq war inquiry

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The then UK foreign secretary Jack Straw made the revelations during his depositions before the Chilcot Inquiry, which declared today that the Iraq invasion in 2003 had been based on "flawed intelligence".

Crude oil above $114; near 9-month high on Iraq turmoil

Crude oil above $114; near 9-month high on Iraq turmoil

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Oil prices were poised for a third day of gains following a rise of more than 4 percent last week after Islamic militants seized much of northern Iraq as Baghdad's forces there collapsed.

Japan to withdraw from Iraq next year

Japan to withdraw from Iraq next year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The pullout will follow the reported withdrawal around May of British and Australian forces in charge of security in southern Iraq.