News for 'Iraq'

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.

Iraq's governing council member shot

Iraq's governing council member shot

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

At least four gunmen opened fire on Hashimi's car as she left her house.

Iraq threatened with expulsion by FIFA

Iraq threatened with expulsion by FIFA

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Iraq faces being kicked out of world soccer after its football association was disbanded, the sport's governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. Iraq has been given 72 hours to restore the IFA or the matter will be referred to the FIFA Emergency Committee which would almost certainly result in suspension.

935 killed in Iraq stampede

935 killed in Iraq stampede

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The incident occured when thousands of Shias marching across a bridge in a religious procession heard rumours that a suicide bomber was about to attack, triggering a stampede.

Kin of 39 missing Indians in Iraq express pain

Kin of 39 missing Indians in Iraq express pain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Family members of the other missing persons said that from the Iraqi minister's statement, it was clear that the Indian government does have any concrete information about the missing.

US plans Iraq troop cuts

US plans Iraq troop cuts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

If executed, the plan could have considerable political significance. The first reductions would take place before this fall's Congressional elections, while even bigger cuts might come before the 2008 presidential election.

Bush acknowledges setbacks in Iraq

Bush acknowledges setbacks in Iraq

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Probably acknowledging setbacks in Iraq for the first time, Bush predicted violence will not end with parliamentary polls on Thursday and that a lot of work remained to be done.

United Iraqi Alliance wins Iraq polls

United Iraqi Alliance wins Iraq polls

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

The United Iraqi Alliance is expected to win 132 seats of the 275 in the National Assembly. The results will be officially announced in three days.

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

US may stop funding Iraq reconstruction

US may stop funding Iraq reconstruction

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Nearly half the funds earmarked for reconstruction were diverted towards fighting rebels and preparing for the Saddam Hussein trial.

US' Afghan war costs escalate pass Iraq: Report

US' Afghan war costs escalate pass Iraq: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2010

America's Afghan war costs are showing no signs of letting up. And now it has overtaken previous records of Iraq war.

Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday as tension soars

Biden to travel to Israel on Wednesday as tension soars

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Biden would also travel to Jordan for a summit meeting with the heads of States of Jordan, Egypt and the president of Palestinian Authority.

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was aimed at "specific targets".

Pakistan pulls out Iraq envoy

Pakistan pulls out Iraq envoy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

US wants normalcy in Iraq: Clinton

US wants normalcy in Iraq: Clinton

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Former US President Bill Clinton on Saturday said America was not interested in dominating Iraq and instead would like to see the representative government ruling the country.

US orders aircraft carrier to Arabian Gulf over Iraq crisis

US orders aircraft carrier to Arabian Gulf over Iraq crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

The United States has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush to move into the Arabian Gulf to provide President Barack Obama with options for possible military action against militants in Iraq.

US begins talks with Iran as crisis in Iraq worsens

US begins talks with Iran as crisis in Iraq worsens

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The United States has discussed with Iran the need to refrain from pressing a "sectarian agenda" in Iraq as the two rivals met on the sidelines of talks on Tehran's nuclear programme in Vienna.

Iraq: Extension for constitution talks

Iraq: Extension for constitution talks

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Iraq's parliament speaker has announced a one day extension to the talks over the country's draft constitution.

We are winning Iraq War: Bush

We are winning Iraq War: Bush

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Saddam trial after Iraq polls

Saddam trial after Iraq polls

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Iraqi officials had previously said Saddam's trial would open before the scheduled election.

Ambassador to Oman reaching Iraq

Ambassador to Oman reaching Iraq

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed told reporters after a meeting of the Crisis Management Group that Talmiz Ahmad is expected to reach Baghdad by this evening or early tomorrow morning.

Zarqawi steps up Iraq carnage

Zarqawi steps up Iraq carnage

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Entire Iraq in world monument list

Entire Iraq in world monument list

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Bonnie Burnham, president of the\nWorld Monuments Fund, said thousands of important sites in Iraq, known as the cradle of civilisation, are at risk from war, looting and neglect.

Bush honors  former Iraq aides

Bush honors former Iraq aides

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Retired general Tommy Franks, former CIA director George Tenet and former Iraq administrator L. Paul Bremer received the the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Why the US won't leave Iraq

Why the US won't leave Iraq

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

As long as oil continues to be a factor, as long as Iraqi Shias and Sunnis continue to butcher each other, as long as the expenses of war can be sustained by the American economy, there is no hope of an American withdrawal from Iraq.

Iraq blast claims 55

Iraq blast claims 55

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

A police officer confirmed the attack had been carried out by a suicide bomber.

Iraq war worth it: Bush

Iraq war worth it: Bush

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Holidays turn into horror, Bhansali brand of razzmatazz and tons more on OTT this week.

Cheney, Edwards clash over Iraq

Cheney, Edwards clash over Iraq

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The debate, which allowed Cheney and Edwards to cross-question, led to some heated arguments.

Govt assures safety of Indian nurses trapped in violence-hit Iraq

Govt assures safety of Indian nurses trapped in violence-hit Iraq

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The government on Tuesday said it was in touch with the Indian nurses stranded in violence-hit Tikrit town in Iraq and assured "every possible help" to Indian citizens in the trouble-torn country.

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Bush apologises for Iraq abuses

Bush apologises for Iraq abuses

Rediff.com7 May 2004

But the US president rejected demands that Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld be sacked for his failure to prevent atrocities against Iraqi prisoners.

India's Russian oil import hits 12-month low, but...

India's Russian oil import hits 12-month low, but...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India's crude oil imports from Russia fell for a second straight month in January to its lowest in 12 months but the nation's insatiable appetite for Russian crude remains for the long term, according to data from energy cargo tracker and industry officials. Russia supplied 1.2 million barrels per day of crude oil to India in January, down from 1.32 million barrels in December and 1.62 million barrels in November 2023, according to data from energy cargo tracker Vortexa. Russia however continues to remain India's top oil supplier, accounting for a little less than a quarter of 4.91 million barrels a day of oil that the world's third largest energy consumer imported in January.

Japan okays troops for Iraq

Japan okays troops for Iraq

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq

3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The abductors gave Tokyo three days to declare a pullout, failing which the three Japanese--two journalists and a woman aid worker-would be executed.

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Pak terrorist group's bases

Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Pak terrorist group's bases

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The strikes were concentrated in an area in Pakistan's Balochistan where "one of the largest headquarters" of Jaish al-Adl was located, the report said.

Kerala CM assures Iraq-return nurses to receive salary arrears

Kerala CM assures Iraq-return nurses to receive salary arrears

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Friday assured that the 46 nurses from Kerala, who were evacuated from violence-hit Iraq recently, would get their salary arrears amount shortly.

Maha ATS nabs Nashik engineer for funding, backing ISIS

Maha ATS nabs Nashik engineer for funding, backing ISIS

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

According to the official, investigations so far have revealed he had transferred funds to the dreaded global terrorist group, also called Islamic State, three times.

Iraq constitution delayed

Iraq constitution delayed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

The BBC says the news will be a blow to the US, which had hoped to complete such a document within six months.